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We often get questions here at Syntrax Nutrition about health, wellness and the role of nutrition when it comes to your body. One of the questions we get is, “What is Metabolism?” Metabolism is an essential life-sustaining chemical process your body uses to break down foods and liquids into energy and to build or repair your body. According to Healthline.com, having a higher metabolism can help you lose weight and keep it off, while also giving you more energy. Your metabolism can be broken down into two processes, Catabolism and Anabolism. Catabolism refers to how your body breaks down food. Anabolism refers to the rebuilding process which relates to how nutrients are applied to your body and muscles. Protein can speed up your metabolism, which can help you burn more calories. Protein can also help you eat less because it can contribute to a feeling of fullness. Here at Syntrax we understand each person has different metabolic needs, so we developed different lines of proteins to fit those needs. For more information about our protein check out our website at http://www.syntrax.com

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • 1 Cup Oats • 1 Ripe Banana • 2 Eggs • ½ Cup Egg Whites • 2 ½ tsp Baking Powder • 1 Scoop Nectar Sweets – Vanilla Bean Torte • Pinch of Salt INSTRUCTIONS: Add bananas to a blender, and blend until broken down (not smooth). Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth. Spray a non-stick pan with cooking spray, and heat over medium. Add ¼ of batter to the pan – when it starts to bubble, flip it over. Top with pure maple syrup or natural honey.

A point of concern for many of our customers here at Syntrax Nutrition relates to lactose. One of the questions we get is, “What is Lactose?” Lactose is a natural sugar commonly found in dairy products such as cow’s milk, yogurt, cheese and ice cream. Lactose aids in the development of microorganisms that live in the digestive tract of babies, and it also helps babies absorb calcium better. For the body to digest lactose, it uses a natural enzyme called lactase that breaks down into two sugars: glucose and glycose. If your body doesn’t make enough lactase, you may not be able to break down or absorb lactose properly, which can lead to symptoms of lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance symptoms can cause: gas, diarrhea, bloating, and stomach pain. Something you might not know is that most lactose-intolerant people can eat or drink small amounts of dairy products with no side effects. For example, some can consume the amount of milk in coffee, but not the amount you would eat with a bowl of cereal. Here at Syntrax, we understand there are many who are lactose intolerant so we created a lactose-free protein line called Nectar that contains no fat, no carbs and no lactose. This is a perfect protein solution for those who need to limit their lactose intake. For more information about our lactose-free products, check out our website at http://www.syntrax.com

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • 1 Cup Oats of Your Liking • 1 Scoop of Syntrax Protein Powder of Your Liking • Fresh Fruit INSTRUCTIONS: Cook oats until thoroughly done. Mix cooked oats and 1 scoop of Syntrax Protein Powder of your liking. Garnish with fresh fruit. For more delicious recipes visit our website at http://www.syntrax.com

Customers here at Syntrax Nutrition are often curious about the best weight-loss methods. A popular question we receive is, “What is bariatric surgery?” Bariatric surgery is a procedure performed on the stomach or intestines to induce weight loss. One of the benefits of receiving this surgery is that it is a long-term weight loss solution. According to mayoclinic.org bariatric surgery involves making changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight. This surgery is performed when diet and exercise haven't worked or when you have serious health problems because of your weight. Some side effects of weight loss from bariatric surgery can be sagging skin and muscle loss. This is why it is important to have extra protein in your diet to help minimize these effects. If you know someone who has had bariatric surgery and is looking for a protein supplement, have them check out the Nectar whey protein isolate line with over 20 different flavors that contain no carbs, no fat, no gluten, and no lactose. For more information on Nectar protein, check out our website at http://www.syntrax.com

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • 1 ½ Cup Ice • ½ Cup Vanilla Almond Milk • 1/8 tsp Salt • 1 Scoop Matrix Cookies & Cream • 1 Crushed Graham Cracker INSTRUCTIONS: Combine protein powder, ice, milk, and salt in a blender. Puree until thick and smooth. Add crushed graham crackers, and pulse a few times to combine. Garnish with whipped topping and dark chocolate morsels. For delicious recipes check out our website at http://www.syntrax.com

What are Essential Amino Acids? We often get questions here at Syntrax Nutrition about essential amino acids and why they are important as it relates to post-workout snacks and meals. One question people ask is, “What are essential amino acids?” Amino acids are often referred to as the building blocks for proteins. These organic compounds are composed of mainly nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, which play critical roles in your body. Essential amino acids are the ones that can’t be made by your body and must be obtained through your diet. According to Healthline.com, diet-based amino acids increase muscle growth, decrease post workout soreness, reduce exercise fatigue and prevent muscle deterioration. Here’s how they work. When you consume protein, it’s broken down into amino acids, which are then used to help your body build muscle and regulate your immune function. People also want to know how many amino acids are essential. The answer is that 9 out of the 20 different amino acids are essential. One of the things you might not have thought of is that one of the best ways to get amino acids into your body is by consuming high quality protein superfoods and supplements. Here at Syntrax, we understand how important amino acids are for your diet. That’s one of the reasons we created the Matrix Amino BCAA blend and the Amino-Tor BCAA plus glutamine blend. For more information on Matrix Amino and Amino-Tor, visit our website at http://www.syntrax.com

What Are BCAAs? Here at Syntrax Nutrition we often get questions about BCAAs, otherwise known as, branched-chain amino acids. The most popular question is, “what are BCAAs?” According to healthline.com, BCAAs are a group of three essential amino acids called leucine, isoleucine and valine. Many people purchase BCAA supplements to boost muscle growth and enhance exercise performance. Other benefits may include a decrease in post-workout soreness and exercise fatigue. Branched-chain amino acids work by stimulating the building of protein in muscle while also reducing muscle breakdown. BCAAs are considered essential to the human body because, unlike non-essential amino acids, your body cannot make them. Therefore, it is essential to get BCAAs from food. Here at Syntrax, we understand how important BCAAs are for your diet. That’s one of the reasons we created the Matrix Amino BCAA blend and the Amino-Tor BCAA plus glutamine blend. These products are packed with branched-chain, essential and non-essential amino acids. For more information on Matrix Amino and Amino-Tor, visit our website at http://www.syntrax.com

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • ½ Cup Vanilla Almond Milk • ½ Cup Non-Fat Greek Yogurt • 2 Cups Frozen Raspberries • 2 Cups Frozen Peaches • 1 Ripe Banana • 1 tbsp Honey • 1 Scoop Nectar Twisted Cherry INSTRUCTIONS: Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth. Garnish with raspberries and/or peach slices. For more delicious recipes check out our website at http://www.syntrax.com

Berry Delicious Smoothie WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • 1 cup Spinach • 1 ½ cup Vanilla Almond Milk • 1 cup Frozen Strawberries • 1 cup Frozen Blueberries • ½ cup Greek Yogurt • 1 tbsp Flaxseed • 1 tbsp Walnuts • 2 scoops Nectar Naturals- Natural Vanilla INSTRUCTIONS: Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with blueberries. For more yummy recipes check out our website at http://www.syntrax.com

People often take Goliath to add calories to their diet to gain weight. The ingredients in Goliath support muscle repair, recovery and growth. Goliath contains BCAAs which may decrease muscle soreness and slow muscle loss, while supporting liver health. This high quality protein is comprised of long-chain, complex carbohydrates derived from nutritious starches instead of relying heavily on fats and simple sugars to increase caloric density. Goliath provides a stable infusion of complex carbohydrates as foundational calories for increased lean body mass and whole body recovery. Goliath contains glutamine, which supports the immune system and intestinal health. It can be taken any time. for more information on Goliath or any of our other products visit our website at http://www.syntrax.com.

Goliath is a blended protein comprised of undenatured / native whey and casein protein. Whey is fast acting, quickly metabolized and is great post workout for a speedy recovery, while casein is metabolized slowly and promotes long term recovery. This combination of these two different types of protein gives you the advantages of each in one supplement. It is versatile and can be taken any time because the variety of quickly and slowly metabolized proteins. For example, it has the ability to bombard lean body mass quickly with amino acids after a workout, yet it can also provide the body with the nutrients in a slow release fashion over an extended period of time, like while you sleep at night, as well. In one serving / scoop of Goliath there are approximately 500 calories and 27 grams of protein, 96 grams of carbs and 1.5 grams of fat. It also includes BCAAs, branch chain amino acids, and glutamine. It comes in flavors including chocolate, strawberry and vanilla.

one of the questions we get here at http://www.syntrax.com from people curious about protein synthesis, protein function and different protein examples has to do with the different types of protein. People are often asking us about the difference between whey protein concentrate and whey protein isolate. Simply put, whey protein is a high quality functional protein found in the liquid portion of milk and it gets separated during the production of cheese. It contains a wide range of essential amino acids which are absorbed quickly by the body. And, because of such fast absorption by the body, whey protein is a very popular post workout nutritional choice for many health conscious people. The big difference between whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate is that whey protein isolate goes through additional filtering processes to reduce additional fat, cholesterol and carbohydrates. However, because of the additional filtering processes, whey protein isolate is typically a little more expensive. If you or anyone you know is struggling to get an adequate amount of high quality protein to meet either your muscle building, strength maintenance or weight loss goals from the foods you eat every day, we invite you to explore the types of protein powders and flavors available at http://www.syntrax.com

Recipe: 1 Scoop of Matrix Orange Cream Protein Powder 3/4 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk 3/4 cup Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice 1 tsp Orange Zest 1-2 cups of Ice Instructions: Add all the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with orange slices. For more delicious recipes go to our website at http://www.syntrax.com

One of the questions we get here at Syntrax Nutrition from people curious about protein synthesis, protein function and different protein examples has to do with whey protein. What is whey protein? Simply put, it’s a high quality functional protein found in the liquid portion of milk and it gets separated during the production of cheese. It is popular for lots of reasons not the least of which is the fact that it contains a wide range of essential amino acids which are absorbed quickly by the body. Fast absorption compared to other examples of protein make whey a great choice shortly before, during or after a workout. Whey protein benefits according to healthline.com include muscle growth, lower blood pressure, reduced inflammation, enhanced antioxidant defenses, appetite suppression and a boost to your metabolism. If you or anyone you know is struggling to get an adequate amount of high quality protein to meet either your muscle building, strength maintenance or weight loss goals from the foods you eat every day, we invite you to explore the types of protein powders and flavors available at http://www.syntrax.com

Recipe: 1/2 cup Orange Juice 1/2 cup Almond Milk 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt 1 scoop Matrix Orange Cream Protein Powder 1/4 Frozen Ripe Banana 1/2 cup of ice Add all the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with orange slices. For more delicious recipes check out our website http://www.syntrax.com

One of the questions we get here at http://www.syntrax.com from people curious about the best protein sources, foods rich in protein and high protein diets has to do with daily intake of protein. How much protein do I need each day is a question that many people ask. According to WebMD, the recommended daily amount for adults is .36 grams of protein per pound of body weight. However, they claim that there is research showing that older people do better with at least .45 grams of protein per pound of body weight. So, for example, if you’re older and weigh 200 lbs, they’re suggesting 90 grams of protein per day. If you are younger, it is 72 grams a day of protein. According to healthline.com, when it comes to endurance athletes, they suggest that .5 to .65 grams per pound is ideal. How much protein a day should you take if you’re into body building and gaining muscle? They recommend 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight. If you or anyone you know is struggling to get an adequate amount of high quality protein to meet either your muscle building, strength maintenance or weight loss goals from the foods you eat every day, we invite you to explore the wide variety of protein powders and flavors available at http://www.syntrax.com.

Recipe 1 Cup Vanilla Cashew or Almond milk 1 Large Frozen Ripe Banana 3/4 Cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt 1 Scoop Matrix Bananas & Cream Protein Powder 1 Graham Cracker (get crumbs) Dash of Cinnamon Handful of Ice Blend all the ingredients together until smooth. Top with whipped coconut cream and graham cracker crumbs if desired. For more delicious recipes check out http://www.syntrax.com

One of the questions we get here at http://www.syntrax.com from people curious about the best post workout meal, post workout snack or other post workout meal ideas is “What is glutamine and why is it important?” According to WebMD, the answer to the question about what glutamine does is pretty straight forward. Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in our bodies and it works to support many healthy functions, including making proteins for muscle tissue and fueling the cells that protect our intestines which helps our bodies absorb the nutrients we need. Glutamine also helps detoxify the liver of foreign substances. Your body makes glutamine but if it is stressed by vigorous exercise, injury or illness, additional supplementation may be helpful. For fitness enthusiasts wondering how to make a strength potion from all the options and ingredients that are out there, studies show that when supplementing with glutamine, athletes can reduce both muscle soreness and strength loss. So regardless of whether you’re looking for a post workout meal for weight gain or a post workout snack for weight loss, including glutamine supplementation might be a good idea. One thing many people don’t think about is the fact that glutamine is the main fuel source for your body’s lymphocytes, white blood cells, that fight infection and disease as well. We feel so strongly about the power of glutamine that we’ve created an ultra-pure glutamine powder called SuperGlu, that can easily be mixed with other beverages, a fruit juice flavored drink mix called Amino-Tor which also contains branched chain amino acids and many other protein supplements and weigh gainers which contain this powerful ingredient too. When you are looking for glutamine and check the labels on some of our most popular protein powders such as Matrix, Trophix, Nectar, Micellar Creme or Goliath you’ll be sure to find many high quality ingredients, including glutamine listed. For more information about our products containing glutamine, be sure to visit us at http://www.syntrax.com