Why is protein important?
Nutrition experts agree that protein is essential for good health. Getting the right amount of protein in your diet provides the building blocks for healthy muscles, bones and tissues so that the body can continue to maintain important body structures and functions.1
Choosing a high quality protein source is key. This is particularly important as you grow older, when your body needs more of this essential nutrient.1
Get the quality protein plus key nutrients to stay strong & active
High in protein
Provides 28%* of your daily protein requirement to support muscle health
High in calcium
Provides 50%^ of your daily calcium requirements to support strong bones
Source of B vitamins
A source of six essential B vitamins# which help reduce feelings of tiredness and fatigue
Frequently asked questions about SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula Active
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Why is it good for breakfast?
Experts recommend we should consume around 25 to 30g of protein at each meal.1 People often do not have time to prepare a nutritious breakfast, therefore making SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula Active part of your morning routine would give you a great nutritional start to the day.
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Other than shakes, how else can I use it?
SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula Active is conveniently produced as a powder, therefore can easily be included into your favourite meals.
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Why is it good for breakfast?
SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula Active is available in five flavours including chocolate, coffee, strawberry, banana and vanilla flavour.
It is also available in neutral, which is perfect to fortify savoury meals, or for those of you wishing to add more fibre to your diet, try chocolate or vanilla flavour SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula Active with Fibre.
* Percentage of daily intakes are based on the average adult diet of 8700kj, per serve when prepared as follows: 3 scoops of SUSTAGEN® Hospital Formula Active + 200ml water.
^ Percentage of recommended daily intake is based on FSANZ RDI (Recommended Daily Intake)
# Vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 and B12 help reduce feelings of tiredness and fatigue.
1. Bauer J, et al. Evidence-based recommendations for optimal dietary protein intake in older people: a position paper from the PROT-AGE Study Group, J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2013 Aug; 14(8):542-59
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