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Mega Lifesciences Pty Ltd. launches Ultrapro – a breakthrough in achieving an optimal body composition (more muscle, less fat) for physically active people. In addition to its range of health and beauty products, Mega Lifesciences has identified the need to introduce a product that meets the requirements of rapidly growing sportsmen, weight trainers and athletes.
Sportsmen, weight trainers, athletes and all those engaged in physically demanding activities need a generous supply of good quality proteins, amino acids, vitamins and minerals to meet the increased demand of the body. All the above help to improve muscle mass, muscle strength, muscle power, performance, energy while providing a well-toned athletic body. To this end, the required vitamins and minerals needed for the repair and maintenance of the lean tissue mass especially in athletes is included.
It accelerates lean muscle growth quickly after sport or hard physical activity. Pure whey protein concentrate (80 per cent protein content) and whey protein isolate (over 90 per cent protein content) in Ultrapro is the fastest acting and most bio-available protein which release proteins for the muscles to use instantaneously for a sustained period of time.
It is also fortified with BCCAA – the key amino acids involved in the synthesis of muscle during exercise. Furthermore, it is fortified with specific vitamins and minerals to aid in maximum muscle growth throughout the day. Recommended dosage is one to two scoops during the day between meals and can also be used as a mini-meal replacement or in-between meals snack.
Ultrapro has also been tested by a WADA (World Anti-Doping Association) certified body and found to be free from prohibitive substances such as steroids which can cause more harm than good to the body. In other words, it can also be used safely by athletes and sportsman competing at international events.
The following are just some of the many proven benefits provided by Ultrapro in combination with healthy food intake: lowers total cholesterol with improves HDL (good) to LDL (bad) ratio, reduction in appetite by 27 per cent, weight loss while sparing lean mass (muscle) – in other words, fat loss, fewer insulin surges from better blood sugar control, more normal Cortisol levels (lower) – helping in better body composition, a convenient and balanced between-meal protein supplement to help you eat less, more frequently.
“To ensure quality, Ultrapro is manufactured by Mega Lifesciences at its Australian plant confirming to Australian TGA, European Union GMP and other international quality control standards. In addition, all products are manufactured with state-of-the-art equipment in a zero-bacteria environment and go through rigorous quality analysis checks certified by the Director of Quality Assurance,” explained Praveen Viswakumaran, Country manager for Mega Lifesciences Pty Ltd.
Established in 1983, Mega Lifesciences is engaged in manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing Medicines – Nutritional, Herbal, OTC-drugs and prescription-drugs in developing countries. With manufacturing facilities located in Thailand and Australia, the company operates in more than 50 countries from Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa, CIS countries, Latin America and Europe.
In Sri Lanka, its flagship product is Glow – a complete skincare nutrient. Other products are NNO (nourishing night oil), Ginsomin, NuENAT, Hi-Green and other quality products which aim at enhancing human wellness.
Ultrapro is exclusively imported and distributed all island by A. Baur & Co Pvt Ltd, a reputed Swiss corporation in operation since 1897. It is available at their outlet at 62, Grandpass (Jethawana Road) and in some leading pharmacies and supermarkets. Retail price of Ultrapro 750 g is Rs. 6,000.