Maximum Nutrition Dietary supplement Mega Men Maximum Nutrition is more than just a multivitamin it features the benefits of our Mega Men multivitamin plus 6 grams of protein 5 grams of fiber and additional nutrients like essential fatty acids and ID: 384299
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GNC Mega Men:
Maximum Nutrition
Dietary supplement
“Mega Men® Maximum Nutrition is
more than just a multivitamin, it features the benefits of our Mega Men® multivitamin plus 6 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber and additional nutrients like essential fatty acids and
phytosterols
.
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Powder form, easily consumed mixed with water, such as most protein supplements.
Low cost for the amount given. Slide2
Fuels muscle for workouts with protein and creatine Refuels body with electrolytes for maximum recoveryIncreases energy and metabolism with a mix full of green tea, carbohydrates, and B-vitaminsClaims Made by Mega Men Dietary Supplement Slide3
Fights “cell-damaging free radicals” by boosting the bodies immune system with zinc selenium, and vitamin C and E.Improves eye health with vitamin A and lutein“Features 1,000 mg of L-arginine, an important amino acid and building block of nitric oxide which helps maintain blood vessel tone and plays a key role in sexual health”Includes antioxidants that improve prostate health
Claims Made (continued)Slide4Slide5
Selenium- 265% of the daily valueVitamin B-6- 2500% of the daily valueVitamin B-1- 3300% of the daily valueVitamin B-12- 8330% of the daily value
Key Supplemental FactsSlide6
High levels of B-12 can cause itching and rashesToo much of vitamin A can cause an onset of dizzinessVitamin B-5, which contains five times the daily amount in a single serving of Mega Men, can lead to nausea.The daily amount of B-5 can be found in the average humans daily intakeSide Effects from Mass Amounts of VitaminsSlide7
Use of “science-like” terminology
Non-verified Results
Single product cures a range of illnesses
Personal testimony
Confusing credentials
“Red Flags”Slide8
Heart and Cholesterol SupportSupplies phytosterols - foods containing at least 400 mg per serving of free phytosterols, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily total intake of at least 800 mg, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving provides 800 mg of free phytosterols.Combines vitamins B-6, B-12 and folic acid that may play a role in the maintenance of normal homocysteine
levels, important for cardiovascular health.*Energy ProductionSupplies B-vitamins that are essential for carbohydrate metabolism and energy production.*Contains key minerals such as zinc and chromium that are involved in carbohydrate metabolism and glucose utilization.*
“Science-like terminology”Slide9
Prostate and Sexual HealthFeatures lycopene, an antioxidant that supports prostate health.*Combines zinc that is required for normal reproductive function and L-arginine, a building block of nitric oxide that helps maintain blood vessel tone and plays a role in sexual health.*Eye HealthContains vitamin A, astaxanthin,
zeaxanthin and lutein for eye health and normal vision.*Continued Slide10
“In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study 112 healthy volunteers, subjects taking the GNC vitamin and mineral blend in this product for six weeks experienced statistically significant improvements in markers of B vitamin and antioxidant status, as well as improvements in SF-36 Vitality and Mental Health scores compared to those taking a placebo.”(These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)
Non-verified ResultsSlide11
Multivitamin supportHeart & cholesterol supportEnergy production Eye HealthProstate and sexual healthDigestive supportImmune protectionSingle Product Cures Range of IllnessesSlide12
Who is Frank J. Costa M.D.?Is a urological surgeon, which covers prostate, kidney, and urinary tract problems.How could he give an expert opinion on nutrition?Confusing CredentialsSlide13
Product referred to me by GNC employee.Bought the product at a very low cost.Used product for about two months.Didn’t see or feel any significant results.Personal Testimony Slide14Slide15
Gnc mega men product. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11107347 Willett, B. (2011, july 17). Side effects of gnc mega men dietary supplement read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/494454-side-effects-of-gnc-mega-men-dietary-supplement/
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