The Institute for Vibrant Living (IVL) natural health research dept. has investigated the protein deficiency health crisis among American adults over 40. Here is their report:

Most Americans don’t realize that the growth and repair of their muscles and tendons, hormones, enzymes, antibodies, blood cells, hair, skin and nails (almost all important bodily functions) are being severely compromised.

Americans are living longer, but you have to ask yourself are you living stronger with each year that passes?

Sadly, the answer for most men and women over 40 is no, not really. 

Absorption Hampered

The single biggest reason why people sag and drag with age is malabsorption.  As you age, it gets harder to absorb nutrition from the foods you eat.

Malabsorption (which happens to everyone with age) opens the doors to disease and decline.

But that slide can be turned into a climb – if you properly digest and utilize protein to keep your body in metabolically balanced state.

The root of the problem is that your digestive system slows down after 40. Your stomach secretes less acid and this hampers your body’s ability to extract the precious and few nutrients contained in today’s vitamin-and-mineral-depleted food supply.

Protein’s Role Defined

The word protein comes from the Greek word proteos which means “primary” or “taking first place.” Proteins account for 20 percent of our body weight and perform a wide variety of functions that are vital components of body tissues, enzymes and immune cells.

Actually, proteins are complex molecules that are comprised of a combination of several amino acids which link together in just the right combinations to make each different protein.

The body can only make the proteins it needs when there are sufficient quantities of all the necessary amino acids.

If our bodies are deficient in essential amino acids, we will be unable to make proteins and we will have to break down muscle proteins in order to obtain the amino acids we need.

Protein means power – and if you want to keep your strength and energy levels up as you age, your cells must be fed with an adequate supply of protein.

Despite the fact that Americans eat more protein than any other nation, we are still protein deficient and millions of us are dragging through the day, wondering why our health care professionals can’t help us break the cycle of lethargy.

Protein Makeover Needed

You can’t compensate for protein deficiencies simply by eating more meat, eggs, fish and nuts.

Most adults, because of poor food choices and poor absorption from the small intestine, don’t have sufficient amino acids to make digestive enzymes or the thousands of proteins necessary to sustain the optimal structure and function of the body.

That’s why thousands of people use supplements to boost their energy, strength and vitality. Taken daily, these supplements can make a substantial difference in your protein absorption.

One popular choice is All Day Energy Greens – a 38 ingredient green superfood product formulated by the Institute for Vibrant Living. It alkalizes the body while promoting thoroughly digestive absorption, which in turn encourages efficient and regular elimination patterns. Visit IVLProducts.com for more information.

When you fully activate your level of protein absorption your entire body gets an energy makeover. People who use these supplements often find that they enjoy better digestion and bowel function and gain better joint and muscle function.

This is especially true for people over the age of 40 because as we age our bodies are less able to compensate for protein deficiencies.