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Metagenics®: UltraCare First Start® (Chocolate)

$29.95

Ultracare First Start - Medical Food Nutritional Support for the Management of Conditions Associated with Metabolic Syndrome

Recommendations: For children ages 13-18, blend, shake, or briskly stir 2 level scoops (44 grams) of Ultracare First Start into 8-10 fluid ounces of chilled water. For children ages 6-12, blend, shake, or briskly stir 1 level scoop (22 grams) into 4-6 ounces of chilled water.

Serving Size: Ages 6-12: 1 scoop (22 g)

 

Product Description:

Ultracare First Start is a specialty medical food drink mix designed to meet the nutritional needs of children and teenagers. This product provides nutritional support for conditions associated with metabolic syndrome, such as:

— Obesity
— Insulin resistance
— Dyslipidemia

  • A low-glycemic-index formulation designed specifically for children and teenagers aged 6-18 years.
  • Provides high quality soy protein to address the protein needs of growing children and teenagers.
  • Features cinnamon to support healthy blood sugar levels.
  • Delivers non-dairy calcium to nutritionally support peak bone mass development.
  • Comes with easy-to-follow program instructions and dietary and exercise recommendations.
  • Available in delicious Chocolate, Tropical Berry, Vanilla Crème and Whey Chocolate flavors.
     
  Ages 6-12 Ages 13-18
Serving Size: One scoop (21 g): Two scoops (42 g):
Servings per Container:   28  14
Calories   73  145
Total Fat   1.5 g  3 g
Saturated Fat† 
 0.5 g  1 g
Trans Fat 
 0 g  0 g
Cholesterol   0 mg  0 mg
Sodium   75 mg  150 mg
Potassium (as potassium chloride and potassium iodide)   315 mg  630 mg
Carbohydrate   13 g  26 g
Dietary Fiber 
 2 g  4 g
Sugar Alcohol 
 2 g  4 g
Protein††   6 g  12 g
Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate)   438 IU  875 IU
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)   15 mg  30 mg
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol)   10 IU  20 IU
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol acetate)   2.8 IU  5.5 IU
Thiamin (as thiamin HCl)   0.19 mg  0.38 mg
Riboflavin   0.21 mg  0.43 mg
Niacin (as niacinamide)   2.5 mg  5 mg
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl)   6.3 mg  12.5 mg
Folate (as folic acid and L-5-methyl tetrahydrofolate†††)   100 mcg  200 mcg
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin)   7.5 mcg  15 mcg
Biotin   38 mcg  75 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (as D-calcium pantothenate)   1.3 mg  2.5 mg
Calcium   200 mg  400 mg
Iron   1.5 mg  3 mg
Phosphorus   180 mg  360 mg
Iodine (as potassium iodide)   18.8 mcg  37.5 mcg
Magnesium (as citrate)   90 mg  180 mg
Zinc (as zinc gluconate)   2 mg  4 mg
Copper (as copper gluconate)   0.3 mg  0.6 mg
Manganese   0.25 mg  0.5 mg
Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate)   25 mcg  50 mcg
Isoflavones   7 mg  14 mg
Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum cassia  100 mg  200 mg
Other Ingredients: Soy protein isolate (soy), fructose, Dutch processed cocoa, maltitol, olive oil, soy fiber (soy), corn bran, natural chocolate flavor, lecithin (soy), natural flavors, maltodextrin, guar gum, cellulose gum, xanthan, and carrageenan. Contains: soy.  
†Saturated fat is contributed by olive oil which has recognized health benefits.
††Non-genetically engineered, identity-preserved soy protein.
†††As Metafolin® U.S. Patent Nos. 5,997,915; 6,254,904.
Warning: Excess consumption of maltitol may cause gastro-intestinal distress.
Vitamin A Warning: Excess Vitamin A intake may be toxic and may increase the risk of birth defects. Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant should not exceed 5,000 IU of pre-formed vitamin A (retinyl acetate or retinyl palmitate) per day. It is also recommended that children under four should not regularly consume more than 2,500 IU per day.
Disclaimer: In order to ensure proper use of our high-quality nutritional supplements, Metagenics only sells to licensed healthcare practitioners. The products listed in this online catalog are available in the United States and may not be available in other countries. In addition, certain formulas may be slightly different outside the US.

 


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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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