PAS - Health Support Stack

Staying strong and well starts from the inside,

DEFENCE
Defence has been formulated to be the most comprehensive well being and immunity product currently available to allow you to train hard, recover and stay healthy all winter.

Defence’s high dose probiotics increase the good bacteria in the gut , which is the body’s first line of defence. Recent research has shown probiotics to be useful in reducing the incidence of catching flu viruses. Caricilli AM et al (2014). Intestinal barrier: A gentlemen's agreement between microbiota and immunity.

It’s high dose antioxidant complex will neutralise free radicals produced during hard training, resulting in better recovery. Taghiyar et al (2013). The Effect of Vitamin C and E Supplementation on Muscle Damage and Oxidative Stress in Female Athletes: A Clinical Trial

Vitamin D is the must take product for all athletes, helping to maintain testosterone levels and supplementation is essential during winter months when Vitamin D intake from sunlight is virtually non exist. Pilz et al (2011). Effect of vitamin D supplementation on testosterone levels in men. Dahlquist et al (2015). Plausible ergogenic effects of vitamin D on athletic performance and recovery. Holick et al (1996) Vitamin D and bone health..

Vitamin K is an essential vitamin found in plants or produced from intestinal bacteria. It plays an essential role in bone health and is involved in blood clotting. Kidd et al (2010). Vitamins D and K as pleiotropic nutrients: clinical importance to the skeletal and cardiovascular systems and preliminary evidence for synergy.

PRO-OMEGA
Pro Omega’s can be taken during periods of training and competition take 2 capsules at breakfast and 2 with evening meal to reduce inflammation and cognitive function. For body composition enhancement take 3 capsules at breakfast and 3 at evening meal

Formulated to provide athletes with daily intake of essential fats, which may be lacking from dietary sources.

EPA and DHA have been shown to:

Reduces inflammation in the body. Simopoulos A (2002). Omega-3 fatty acids in inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Jouris et al (2011) The Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on the Inflammatory Response to eccentric strength exercise. Capo et al (2015). Effects of dietary Docosahexaenoic, training and acute exercise on lipid mediators.

Improving cognitive function. Nilsson (2012) Effects of supplementation with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on cognitive performance and cardio-metabolic risk markers in healthy 51 to 72 years old subjects: a randomised controlled cross-over study aiding in body composition (Fat loss) by increasing your omega 3:6 ratio thus reducing inflammation markers and speeding up fat oxidation. Also It can allow for better insulin sensitivity, which is a principle factor in fat loss. Noreen et al (2010) Effects of supplemental fish oil on resting metabolic rate, body composition, and salivary cortisol in healthy adults. Tsitouras PD et al 2008. High omega-3 fat intake improves insulin sensitivity and reduces CRP and IL6, but does not affect other endocrine axes in healthy older adults.

IMMUNE SUPPORT
Illness can be a nemesis for an athlete and a team. All the blood sweat and tears that’s been put in on the track, gym or field may stop an athlete competing or wipe out a team. Many will soldier on but performances can be sub par.

PAS have developed products such as Defence to take on a long-term basis with key ingredients including a daily dose of 4000IU of Vitamin D and two strains of probiotics to support a well functioning immune system. We recommend winter use from November to April, where lack of sunlight will have a significant effect on Vitamin D status. We also now have Organic Colostrum made right here in Wales by Neovite, which can also be used to support immune function and help keep athletes healthy.

However we all get ill and the stronger or healthier we are it seems when we do get ill its worse, this can be devastating the week of a big game or competition and as nutritionists we are always asked by players or support staff what we can give, hence the need to develop Immune Support Factor. When PAS was awarded the contract to provide all the performance nutrition products for the New Zealand Tour then I knew an immune support product was vital. The fact of 10 games, lots of travelling, winter time in new Zealand can all lead to an environment where colds and flu could be an issue. So Immune Support Factor was developed.