USANA Health Sciences
Do you currently take a multivitamin or other nutritional supplements like protein powder, energy drinks or bars? How do you know what's really in your supplements?
Supplement Warning for Athletes!
A 2007 study commissioned by Informed-Choice (a not for profit partnership between supplement companies and HFL, the world's most experienced anti-doping lab) found
that approximately 25% of all supplements could be contaminated with banned substances, such as Steroids, stimulants (ie. ephedra) and others.
Only a few labs in the entire world can test for these substances. Many athletes have failed drug tests from taking over the counter supplements and then are stripped of their medals!
It got so bad that the Olympic National Committee even wrote their athletes and coaches warning them of the potential danger of contaminants, even encouraging them not to consume
any nutritional supplements. If there's anyone who really needs supplements, it's athletes (see Dr. Strand's article for more details).
USANA Health Science saw this as an opportunity to help athletes. They have such high quality control that they offered a $1 million guarantee to athletes if the supplements caused them to fail a drug test. This caught the attention of many Olympic Athletes:
- - 39 USANA Athletes competed in the 2006 Torino Games
- - 15 USANA Team medals were won, placing USANA Athletes "7th" in world medals received
- - 12 individual USANA Athletes took home 25 medals
This is why I take USANA and now recommend it to my clients. What does all this mean to you? I don't know about you, but I don't want to risk taking
supplements that have any banned substances in them. That can't be good for long term health!
How to Choose a Supplement
There are six important factors to consider when choosing a supplement:
- 1) Does the supplement dissolve in your body?
- 2) Does the supplement work?
- 3) Is the supplement guaranteed free of banned and illegal substances?
- 4) Is there independent, 3rd party publications supporting the product?
- 5) Is the supplement manufactured to the highest quality control standards?
- 6) Does the supplement containt the minumum amount of nutrients or the optimal amounts based on cutting edge science?
USANA Health Sciences (USANA means "truth health" in Greek) is one of the model companies for nutritional supplements on the market, answering yes to all of the above questions.
USANA is 100% sure that when you take their products, you are getting what you pay for. They also have a 100% potency guarantee and voluntarily adhere to pharmaceutical-grade GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).
Coach Ali's Recommendations
Click on the product to get more information about it or to place a one time order. USANA Health Sciences has a Preferred Customer Program (which is free) so you can get the products at a discount of 10-20% (see prices listed below). Once you know the products you want, click the "Steps to Online Enrollment" to the left. If you have any questions, please contact me.
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| Essentials | BiOmega |
| 28 Day Supply - $39.95 | 28 Day Supply - $19.95 |
| To be healthy, strong, and energetic throughout our lives, our bodies require a broad range of essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other micronutrients. The USANA Essentials supplements include a family of daily multivitamin and mineral supplements, each providing a broad range of essential nutrients required for lifelong health. | Omega-3 fatty acids are necessary for optimal health and wellness. USANA’s BiOmega supplement is produced from ultra-pure, deep-sea fish oil and contains a balanced, highly concentrated daily dose of two important omega-3 fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). It is also an excellent source of vitamin D. |
| Optimizers For Athletes | |
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| Proflavanol 90 | CoQuinone 30 |
| 28 Day Supply - $36.95 | 28 Day Supply - $37.95 |
| USANA’s powerful bioflavonoids supplement combines a triple-strength dose of grape-seed extract and a powerful dose of Poly C formulation to support the body's fight against free-radical damage. |
CoQuinone 30 supplement provides a powerful combination of Coenzyme Q10 and alpha-lipoic acid. CoQ10 is an essential part of the electron transport chain used to make ATP which is synthesized and used by every cell in the body. |
| Enhancers For Health | |
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| Procosa II | Rev 3 Energy Surge Pack |
| 28 Day Supply - $23.99 | 14 pack - $29.95 |
| Procosa II joint health supplement provides glucosamine in an amount clinically proven to help maintain healthy cartilage and joints. This science-based formula also includes vitamin C, manganese, silicon, and turmeric extract for comprehensive joint support. | Cleaner. Smarter. Stronger. It's all the power of an energy drink—refined. With antioxidants and caffeine derived from green tea, it's a great-for-you energy boost—perfect when you’re on the go! |
Resources
Informational Videos
Athlete Nutrition
- The Professional or Serious Athlete
- Dr. Ray D. Strand, M.D. says, "The serious athlete along with the professional athlete needs to take extra precautions in order to optimize their performance and at the same time protect their health."