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What are Probiotics?

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Probiotics are “good” bacteria found in the body, they are beneficial to health. They are found naturally in the intestine as well as fermented foods like yogurt, buttermilk etc. Probiotics need to be replenished daily to support good health and help fight bad bacteria in the body.

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Why Take GNC Probiotics?

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GNC takes extra care to ensure probiotic products are protected throughout the entire manufacturing process. It uses a cutting edge freeze dry process to ensure the freshness of the product, which improves effectiveness. The freeze dry process eliminates the need for refrigeration, which makes them more convenient to store and travel with and GNC guarantees the potency all the way to the expiration date.

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Which Probiotic Should Be Consumed?

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Potency increases with the amount of probiotics consumed. The higher the number,the higher the potency. Potency is measured in CFUs (Colony Forming Units), or live active cultures .People looking for mild daily support should start with a lower number. People with digestive concerns should consider a higher number.

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What is Protein?

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The average person’s body is approximately 18% protein .It forms parts of skin, tendons, muscles, cell membranes, organs and bones. And is involved in creating chemical messengers which provide fuel for growth and serve as a catalyst for maintaining muscle while losing or maintaining weight. Also influence mood and a sense of well-being. 

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What Protein Product Lines Exist Under the GNC Brand?

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GNC offers a few protein product lines to provide a solution for many health/wellness & fitness goals. Let's take a look at our various GNC brand protein product lines, below. Beyond Raw®, GNC Pro Performance® AMP, GNC Pro Performance®, GNC Total Lean™ and GNC Total Lean™ Advanced.

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What is Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60™ Power?

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GNC's most advanced protein, Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60™, has evolved even further to help meet your specific training goals and develops more strength and power. This product is the only whey protein isolate to combine the whey and leucine clinically shown to fuel increased strength and size with additional ingredients proven to amplify power and anabolism. This formula features a protein blend that has been validated in clinical studies to give a 30% increase in strength, increased muscle size and a 100% improvement in exercise efficiency. Using MicroSorb™ Amino Technology, the amino acids added to this formula are pulverized, or "micronized," from large molecules into smaller particles to facilitate faster absorption. AMPed up the protein with a Power Complex featuring an mTOR-stimulating BCAA blend for protein synthesis and added creatine to increase anabolic muscle growth, making this product a combination of 7 products in 1.

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What can L-Glutamine Powder Do for GNC?

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Glutamine plays key roles in protein metabolism, cell volumizing , and anti-catabolism. Glutamine's anti- catabolism ability prevents the breakdown of your muscles. This is especially useful for people 'cutting down'. Especially during summer when you're trying to get rid of some body fat without losing any muscle. Glutamine is needed throughout your body for optimal performance. Your small intestines requires the most Glutamine in your body, and your immune system also needs Glutamine because Glutamine levels deplete during workouts, bodybuilders are more susceptible to illnesses - this is why L- Glutamine supplementation is so important, not necessarily to gain more muscle, but for the 'maintenance' effects of L-Glutamine. 

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Is Caffeine Acts As a Stimulant?

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Caffeine is a bitter and white crystalline compound belonging to a family of chemical compounds called xanthines.Caffeine and its related compounds act as central nervous system and heart muscle stimulants. Caffeine has thermo genic properties and can help support improve physical endurance activity and performance. Caffeine also helps support mental alertness. Caffeine can help in the performance of cognitive tasks and reaction time. 

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Does Meal Replacement Shakes Provides Satiety?

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GNC Total Lean™ Lean Shake™ 25 offers a well-balanced blend of high quality protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and fat. This great tasting combination makes a healthy addition to you dietary regimen. With 25 grams of high quality protein per serving, Lean Shake™ 25 can be an effective way to increase your feeling of fullness and satiety. Dietary protein can also help support lean body mass. Each serving of GNC Total Lean™ Lean Shake™ 25 also includes 8 grams of fiber including oat beta-glucan. Oat beta-glucan is a naturally –occurring, powerful, low-glycemic soluble fiber found in oat bran that helps support normal, healthy blood glucose levels. Both protein and fiber are effective at inducing a greater feeling of satiety compared to high-glycemic foods and can make you feel fuller for a longer period of time, so you eat less and wait longer between meals.

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Can Breast Feeding Women Consume Garcinia Cambogia Extract?

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Like with any other dietary supplement a woman who is breast feeding should not consume the Garcinia extract. Breast-feeding women should not use the extract simply due to the fact that there’s extra nutrition needed during times of breast feeding.

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How to Choose Right Multivitamin?

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There are a lot of options to choose from when selecting which multivitamin is right for an individual. Consider lifestyle, stage of life, gender, dietary choices and health concerns. Another popular consideration is a multivitamin that releases nutrients all at once or gradually over an extended period of time. Many people consider the source of some of the vitamins in the formulation, or the type.

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What is the Difference Between the RDA & DV for a Vitamin and Mineral?

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RDAs are recommended daily intakes of a nutrient for healthy people. They tell you how much of that nutrient you should get on average each day. RDAs are developed by the Food and Nutrition Board at the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. They vary by age, gender and whether a woman is pregnant or breastfeeding; so there are many different RDAs for each nutrient.  

DVs were developed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help consumers determine the level of various nutrients in a serving of a product or food in relation to their approximate requirement for it. The label actually provides the %DV so that consumers can see how much (what percentage) a serving of the product contributes to reaching the DV.

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What is GNC Superfoods Ultra Mega Range?

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GNC's wholesome formulas provide powerful greens and absolutely no artificial flavours or sweeteners. These can help customers fill nutritional gaps and achieve a higher level of wellness, energy and fitness. These robust potency formulas are non-GMO, gluten free, vegetarian, soy and dairy free.

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What are Multivitamins?

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Multivitamins are one of the four foundations of good health; they are combinations of key vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and essential nutrients.

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What are Dietary Supplements?

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Supplements as generally understood include vitamins, minerals, fibre, fatty acids, or amino acids, among other substances. Nutrition supplements intended to provide nutrients that may otherwise not be consumed in sufficient quantities. Nutrition supplements are a not a substitute to your food but a nutritional plus.

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Is It Free From Fishy Burps?

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It is specially coated to help reduce “fishy burps”-guaranteed; not just flavouring to cover it.

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What are Mercury & Heavy Metal Content?

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GNC fish oil is free of mercury, lead, heavy metals & PCB’s. GNC only use high-quality ingredients and raw materials which are rigorously tested before being used. Each product goes through 150+ GNC quality checks including raw materials, purity, and potency and expiration date.

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What is EPA, DHA & ALA?

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EPA, DHA and ALA are all types of omega-3s. EPA and DHA are compounds found in Fish Oil that are very beneficial to the body. It helps support heart health, as well as promotes the health of the brain, joints, eyes and skin.

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What are Omega 3 Fatty Acids?

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Fish oil is an oil derived from tissues of fish. Fish oil earned its reputation as a nutritional powerhouse from two fatty acids found within it, EPA and DHA. These heavy hitters are also known as Omega-3s. They’re necessary for healthy infants, children and adults.

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About GNC India

GNC is a leading global specialty retailer of health and wellness products that takes pride to be the world's largest company of its kind devoted exclusively to help its customers improve the quality of their lives. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, US, and with over 9,000 locations in approximately 50 countries, GNC sets the standard in the nutritional supplement industry by demanding truth in labeling, ingredient safety and product potency, all while remaining on the cutting-edge of nutritional science.

From scientific research and new product discovery to the manufacturing and packaging processes, GNC is highly regarded for its rigorous approach to ensuring quality world over. Built on 80 years of superior product quality and innovation, GNC assists its consumers to bridge the gap of inadequate nutrition intakes with the assistance of health and nourishment products. The assortment of GNC’s range includes protein, performance supplements, weight management supplements, vitamins, herbs and greens and wellness supplements.

GNC stays committed to help Indian consumers in better managing their health with a scientific approach towards Living Well. To help the Indian consumers to manage their lifestyle and related issues such as fatigue, stress, vitamin deficiencies, and cholesterol, GNC recommends it four building blocks of nutrition, which are Multivitamins, Omega-3’s, Proteins and Probiotics to start their journeys towards Living Well.

Whether it is about keeping healthy and fit, or staying energetic and in the pink of health, GNC offers it comprehensive range of products to ensure all needs are met, on the inside as well as the outside. Being the most trusted brand in fitness and wellbeing supplements does not come easy. GNC fulfills its commitment of excellence to you by ensuring that only products of the highest quality reach you, the consumer.