Daily Benefit Active Chocolate

Our patients love blending Daily Benefit Active into their morning smoothies, or mixing up a quick shake with a liquid base of choice for high-quality nutrition on the go.

Some of the things we love about Daily Benefit Active:

• Delicious Dutch Chocolate and French Vanilla flavors for an easy and tasty meal replacement
• Only 3 grams of sugar per serving
• Gluten free
• Non-GMO

2 SCOOPS PER SERVING

Pea protein isolate, rice protein concentrate, oat hull fiber, olive oil, organic cocoa powder (processed with alkali, Cocoa Horizons Foundation Verified), magnesium citrate, non GMO natural flavors,  L-leucine, dextrose, cocoa powder, L-threonine, silica, gum acacia, L-isoleucine, L-valine, L-lysine HCl, guar gum, vitamin and mineral blend (zinc gluconate, ascorbic acid, manganese gluconate, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate, copper gluconate, D-biotin, retinyl palmitate, niacinamide, cholecalciferol, calcium D-pantothenate, chromium picolinate, pyridoxine HCl, riboflavin, potassium iodide, thiamin HCl, calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, selenomethionine, and methylcobalamin), xanthan gum, and monk fruit extract

Amino acid:
L-Alanine 790 mg
L-Aspartic Acid 1,920 mg
L-Glutamic Acid 2,910 mg

Essential amino acid:
L-Histidine 430 mg
L-Isoleucine (BCAA) 1,300 mg
L-Leucine (BCAA) 2,420 mg
L-Lysine (as L-lysine HCl) 1,420 mg
L-Methionine 230 mg
L-Phenylalanine 940 mg
L-Threonin 1,560 mg
L-Tryptophan 180 mg
L-Valine (BCAA) 1,360 mg

Conditionally essential amino acid:
L-Arginine 1,520 mg
L-Cystine (Cysteine) 210 mg
Glycine 720 mg
L-Proline 770 mg
L-Serine 900 mg
L-Tyrosine 700 mg

Percentage of Reference Daily Intakes (RDI)Each Serving Contains:
Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 10 mcg (400 IU)
Calcium 70 mg
Iron 6 mg
Potassium 270mg
Vitamin A 370 mcg
Vitamin C 30 mg
Vitamin E 5 mg
Thiamin 0.37 mg
Riboflavin 0.42 mg
Niacin 7.7 mg
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Folate (as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) 310 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 1.5 mcg
Biotin 75 mcg
Pantothenic Acid 2.5 mg
Phosphorus 240 mg
Iodine 37 mcg
Magnesium 150 mg
Zinc 11.2 mg
Selenium 52 mcg
Copper 1.5 mg
Manganese 1.5 mg
Chromium 120 mcg
Chloride 220 mg
Total Polyphenols (from cocoa beans) 100 mg

Take 1 serving 1-2 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. 

Notice: This product is to be used under the direct supervision of a physician or other licensed healthcare practitioner. Do not engage in any diet supplying less than 800 calories per day without medical supervision.

Effects of branched-chain amino acid-rich supplementation on EWGSOP2 criteria for sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Purpose: According to criteria recommended by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 2 (EWGSOP2), we analyzed the effects of branched-chain amino acid (BCAA)-rich supplements on muscle strength, muscle mass, and physical performance in older people.

Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL from inception until March 2021. Randomized controlled trials that examined the effect of BCAA-rich supplements on older people were included. Random-effects meta-analyses and sensitivity analyses were performed. Subgroup analyses were stratified by participant and supplementation characteristics. Meta-regression analyses were performed to examine the effect of continuous variables.

Results: Thirty-five studies were included in this meta-analysis. Quality assessment revealed that 14 of 35 RCTs had some potential bias. The overall standardized mean difference (SMD) in muscle strength, muscle mass, and physical performance between the supplement and control groups was 0.35 (95% CI = [0.15, 0.55], P = 0.0007), 0.25 (95% CI = [0.10, 0.40], P = 0.0008), and 0.29 (95% CI = [0.00, 0.57], P = 0.05), respectively. Subgroup analysis revealed that essential amino acid supplementation improved handgrip strength more significantly than whey protein supplementation in older people. Meta-regression analysis revealed a significant linear relationship between improvements in handgrip strength and body mass index.

Conclusions: BCAA-rich supplementation by older people may have beneficial effects on muscle mass and strength. However, the included studies had high heterogeneity, and the results must be interpreted with caution.

Should I use Daily Benefit Protein or Daily Benefit Active?

Both protein powders in the Dr. Morrison line provide a complete, nutritious meal replacement and are plant-based and gluten-free. Daily Benefit Protein provides specific minerals and herbs to support liver detoxification and weight loss or maintenance.* Daily Benefit Active is best for those looking to support a more active lifestyle or maintain or build muscle mass.*