A long journey spanning more than a century towards a great discovery at the very foundation of human life: the eight essential amino acids in the ideal ratio (Ritae). How and when to supplement them to improve the body's wellbeing.
At some point in life (or even simply as summer approaches) who among us hasn't thought at least once that the time had come to do something to improve their physical shape? It happens when we feel lacking in tone, perhaps as a result of a slightly too drastic slimming diet, when we see ourselves carrying extra weight and drained of energy, overweight, when the years start to make themselves felt… Getting back into shape while remaining part of everyday life — with its work, home, school, various commitments, pace, compromises at the table with dishes that aren't always balanced and complete — is not at all easy.
The risk one often runs is that of taking in a daily intake of protein that is too low, and therefore of essential amino acids — the only ones the body does not produce on its own and which must necessarily be introduced from outside, through the right foods of course, which can if needed be supported by specific dietary supplements.
Amino acids are the "building blocks" necessary for the growth, maintenance and repair of cells, for the production of enzymes, hormones and all those substances that govern our hereditary traits. Eight of them are essential and must necessarily be introduced through the diet because the body is unable to synthesise them: they are called tryptophan, threonine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, valine and methionine.
Normally there is no difficulty in obtaining them through a correct diet, especially when proteins of animal origin are consumed, but in some cases supplementation is necessary. For example, when following a vegetarian or vegan diet, a correct and consistent combination of various foods is essential — the only way to ensure the intake through food of all the essential amino acids needed for protein synthesis. Even the slightest negligence in this regard could easily lead to a deficiency. If essential amino acids are not properly introduced through the diet, muscle mass tends to decrease, physical efficiency diminishes, digestive secretions become insufficient, resistance to infections drops and growth processes may be delayed. Furthermore, ageing processes accelerate, the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle may be disrupted and in more serious cases even intellectual performance can deteriorate. We can safely say that their daily intake becomes of vital importance, and that deficiency can trigger mechanisms that interfere with the proper functioning of the body.
Ensuring a balanced intake alone is not enough: it is essential that there be the ideal ratio between essential amino acids (Ritae), a ratio that enables optimal absorption of essential amino acids through an anabolic process — that is, one of the two metabolic pathways through which foods are assimilated and utilised. Gunamino formula possesses this ratio. Developed within the field of physiological Nutraceutics, Gunamino formula is the new dietary supplement whose composition has been created using innovative techniques, respecting the correct ratio between all essential amino acids, which allows their maximum utilisation.
Physiological Nutraceutics GUNA has long studied and promoted the path of physiological Nutraceutics, a fully fledged science that bases its principles on vitality, integrity, quality, balance, personalisation and respect for every human being. All of the company's dietary supplements are therefore produced in accordance with these principles; its production technique is innovative and respects all the parameters needed to define this dietary supplement as unique and reliable. Gunamino's formula contains the eight essential amino acids, obtained using a patented technology that guarantees their purity and stability: the amino acids in Gunamino formula are pure and crystalline, obtained from the fermentation of maize and are therefore entirely plant-based, with an extremely high degree of purity, qualitatively at the top of modern production possibilities. Of certified biological quality, the product — made up of micronised amino acids — is highly soluble, has a pleasant taste and a controlled bioavailability that allows absorption in approximately twenty minutes. Easily digestible, it produces no nitrogenous waste and therefore does not overburden the kidneys and liver, and is totally gluten-free, making it suitable for coeliacs too.
There are many possible uses for Gunamino formula. It is useful, for example, in programmes aimed at weight loss, where reducing caloric intake in the diet is essential, but one may run the risk of losing muscle tone and skin elasticity and of deteriorating lean mass.
The introduction of Gunamino formula, in fact, promotes the reduction of fat mass while simultaneously nourishing lean mass, thus preventing it from being compromised. With Gunamino formula, moreover, during the weight-loss phase tissues remain firm and elastic, thanks to the specific function of certain essential amino acids contained in the product. It helps to counteract the unpleasant yo-yo effect, a consequence of incorrect dietary regimes.
During the summer period, taking the dietary supplement is recommended when exposing oneself to UV rays. Long sunbathing sessions can damage the skin, hair and eyes. It is then that Gunamino formula comes into play, which combined with a correct diet, will not only rebalance fat mass and lean mass, but will also support those processes of cellular renewal of tissues and skin that are useful in slowing down ageing.
Gunamino formula is also able to support all people over the age of fifty, when hormonal, enzymatic and immune functions begin to be deficient. Precisely because of their specific structural function, essential amino acids are a fundamental part of our diet, capable of ensuring tone and elasticity in tissues, muscles, skin and also bones. Combined with vitamin C, the supplement stimulates the production of collagen, which tends to diminish over time. And let us not forget its capacity to maintain a good immune and hormonal response on the part of the body. For its efficacy and safety,
Furthermore, Gunamino formula also finds application in clinical nutrition.
With Gunamino formula come nutritional programmes aimed at people who wish to maintain their state of wellbeing for as long as possible — simple guidelines which, combined with certain dietary adjustments, meet a variety of needs.
Stare in forma, Anti aging UV estate and Vitalità ed Energia Over 50 are the three different programmes in which balanced nutritional supplementation with Gunamino formula is combined with specific dietary advice. With summer just around the corner, there is every reason to pursue the goal of staying naturally fit and protecting yourself from UV rays, as well as supporting people over 50, in whom a loss of energy is accompanied by reduced skin elasticity and a weakening of the immune system.
It is available in both soluble and tablet form, so you can choose the formula that best suits your needs. For the most appropriate dosage, it is advisable to consult your doctor, nutritionist or trusted pharmacist.
The food supplement is sold in the best pharmacies in packs of 50 tablets or 150 tablets at a cost of €27 and €65 respectively, while the sachets are available in packs of 24 or 42 at a cost of €59 and €99.