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Proliva & Nutrition Supplements in India
11.07.2017If you have protein deficiency, getting lower amount of proteins due to aging, are recovering from prolonged illness or surgery and are being advised / prescribed or taking any nutrition supplements, please consider the following:
- The Nutrition Supplements available are designed as per dietary habits of different kind of people (either in Europe or USA) and therefore may not necessarily meet the exact requirements of Indians in terms of deficiencies.
- The amount of protein in these supplements is very low.
- Most of the Supplements used here are made from different kind of proteins, which are slow-release and their quality in terms of bio-availability and efficiency is also much lower.
- Apart from proteins, all supplements contain preservatives, additives, fillers, artificial flavours and chemicals. Many supplements also contain added sugars or sweeteners (for artificial sweetness) and some also use hormones.
- Nutrition Supplements are very costly when compared with the cost per g of proteins.
As against that, Proliva products are much different because of following factors:
The Proliva Edge:
- Customised products addressing specific functionalities
- Designed as per Indian Dietary Habits and deficiencies
- Highest proportion of proteins in all its products
- All Natural – Proliva products do not contain added sugars, sweeteners, preservatives, additives, chemicals or hormones.
- 100% vegetarian – All Proliva products are 100% certified vegetarian with its milk based proteins derived from grass-fed cows and all other ingredients also derived from vegetarian sources.
- Affordable – Proliva products come in affordable monthly packs.
Below comparison will clarify, how Proliva products fare against high quality products available in the market:
Particulars Ensure Ensure Nutritional Powder Protinex Proliva Sport Recovery Serving Size (gms) 100.0 57.0 100.0 30.0 Proteins (gms) 15.1 9.0 32.0 24.2 Protein (%) 15.1% 15.8% 32.0% 80.7% Carbohydrates (gms) 61.7 34.0 55.0 2.6 – Added Sugar 18.1 13.0 32.0 Fat (gms) 11.5 9.0 2.3 0.9 Ingredients Milk Solids, maltodextrin, vegetable oil, sugar Corn Syrup, maltodextrin, sugar, corn oil, caseinates, soy protein Sugar, Soy Protein, Skimmed Milk Powder, cocoa powder, maltodextrin Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate Detailed Amino Acid Profile Given No No No Yes MRP per Pack for one-time purchase (Rs.) 975 255 500 1750 MRP (Rs./Kg equivalent) 975 1275 1250 2333 Rs. Per gram of Protein 6.5 8.1 3.9 2.9
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