The most nutritious and the most health-preserving in comparison
SON Formula® is a medical food. Medical foods are required by statute to be administered under the supervision of a physician, but there is no requirement for a prescription.
The Discovery of SON Formula®
In 1992, the International Nutrition Research Center, a leading research institute in the field of human nutrition, led by Prof. Dr. Maurizio Lucà Moretti, published four double-blind, triple and quintuple-crossover clinical nitrogen balance studies performed in human subjects1-4. The results of the previously described scientific studies1-4 showed and confirmed the discovery of SON Formula® (map master amino acid pattern®), considered to be one of the most important scientific nutritional breakthroughs of the 20th century.
World Recognition Of The SON Formula® Discovery
Since 1992, a total of forty-five clinical studies performed in human subjects1-45 while using SON Formula®, as substitute for dietary proteins, have been published. Based on the previously described evidence, it can be concluded, that this is the highest number of scientific publications of clinical studies performed in human subjects1-45 ever published in reference to any dietary protein, protein supplement, or amino acid formula.
In recognition of SON Formula® (map master amino acid pattern®) discovery’s originality, novelty, and unprecedented nutritional effectiveness, numerous patents have been granted by 30 countries, such as, the United States of America, Canada, Japan, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
Considering the evidence previously described, it can be concluded that the discovery of SON Formula® (map master amino acid pattern®), has been granted with the highest number of patents from the highest number of nations, in recognition of its originality, novelty, and unprecedented nutritional effectiveness, in comparison to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula.
SON Formula® Uniqueness
Forty-five published comparative clinical studies performed in human subjects1-45 have shown and confirmed that the use of SON Formula® is:
- the most nutritious and the most health-preserving
in comparison to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula.
The Unique Characteristics of SON Formula®
1. SON Formula® provides a unique, unprecedented, Body Protein Synthesis (BPS) = 99%NNU/23min, namely the highest in comparison to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula.
Comparative clinical Net Nitrogen Utilization (NNU) studies performed in human subjects 1-4 have shown and confirmed that the use of SON Formula® provides an unprecedented and unique BPS = 99%NNU/23 min*. On the contrary, dietary proteins provide a BPS of 16-32% NNU/180-360 min. That is, a BPS/min 24 to 96 times lower compared to that of SON Formula®. As a result, it can be concluded that SON Formula® provides a BPS that is 24 to 96 times higher in comparison to that provided by any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula.
*To illustrate: the Body Protein Synthesis (BPS = %NNU/min), is the scientific index that defines a specific dietary protein nutritional value. Therefore, the higher a dietary protein BPS = %NNU/min, the higher its nutritional value, and vice versa.
Considering the scientific evidence1-4 previously described, it can be also concluded that SON Formula® is the most nutritious in comparison to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula.
2. SON Formula® requires less than 23 minutes to be digested. That is, the shortest digestion period required in comparison to that of any dietary protein or protein supplement.
Comparative clinical studies performed in human subjects1-4 have shown that SON Formula® requires less than 23 minutes to be digested. On the contrary, dietary proteins require a digestion period of 180 to 360 minutes (3 to 6 hours). That is, a digestion period 6 to 12 times longer in comparison to that required by SON Formula®. As a result, it can be concluded that SON Formula® requires a digestion period that is 6 to 12 times shorter in comparison to that of any dietary protein or protein supplement.
Considering the scientific evidence1-4 previously described, it can be also concluded that the use of SON Formula® is the safest and therefore the most health-preserving in comparison to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula.
3. The use of SON Formula® releases only 1% nitrogen catabolites namely metabolic toxic waste. That is, the lowest amount of nitrogen catabolites ever released, in comparison to that of any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula.
Comparative clinical studies performed in human subjects1-4 have shown that the use of SON Formula® releases only 1% nitrogen catabolites. In contrast, dietary proteins, during digestion, release 68 to 84% nitrogen catabolites. That is, 67 to 83 times more toxic metabolic waste, to be catabolized through the hepatic and renal function. As a result, it can be concluded that the use of SON Formula® releases 67 to 83 times less nitrogen catabolites, meaning metabolic toxic waste, in comparison to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula.
Considering the scientific evidence1-4 previously described, it can be also concluded that the use of SON Formula® is the safest and therefore the most health-preserving in comparison to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula.
4. The use of SON Formula® provides only 0.04 kcal/g. That is, the lowest amount of kcal/g in comparison to that provided by any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula.
Comparative clinical studies performed in human subjects1-4 have shown that the use of SON Formula® provides only 0.04 kcal/g. In contrast, dietary proteins, provide 4 kcal/g. That is, 99 times more kilocalories per gram in comparison to those provided by SON Formula®. As a result, it can be concluded that SON Formula® provides 99 times less kilocalories per gram in comparison to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula.
Considering the scientific evidence1-4 previously described, it can be also concluded that the use of SON Formula® is the safest and therefore the most health-preserving in comparison to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula.
5. The use of SON Formula®, in substitution for dietary proteins, can significantly reduce renal, hepatic, pancreatic, digestive, cardiovascular and respiratory load, in comparison to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula.
Clinical studies performed in human subjects1-45 have shown that the intake, absorption and utilization of SON Formula® can significantly reduce or minimize the daily renal, hepatic, pancreatic, digestive, cardiovascular and respiratory load, in comparison to the intake, absorption and utilization of any dietary protein either from vegetable or animal origin.
Considering the scientific evidence1-45 previously described it can be concluded that the use of SON Formula is the safest and therefore the most health-preserving in comparison to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula.
6. The use of SON Formula®, in contrast to any dietary protein or protein supplement does not contain any macronutrients such as proteins, lipids or carbohydrates; nor micronutrients such as vitamins, minerals or trace elements. *
*SON Formula’s uncoated tablets contain only the active ingredient map master amino acid pattern®, and they do not contain any excipients. As a result, the use of SON Formula® in substitution for dietary proteins, allows for unprecedented efficacy and flexibility to provide only the required amounts of macronutrients and micronutrients. Thus, preventing or minimizing the consumption of the contraindicated ones.
Considering the scientific evidence1-45 previously described, it can be also concluded that the use of SON Formula® is the safest and therefore the most health-preserving in comparison to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula.
| Characteristics | SON Formula® | Dietary Proteins | Dietary Protein Supplements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Nitrogen Utilization (%NNU) | 99% NNU | 32% NNU (average) | 16% NNU (average) |
| Digestion Time | 23 min | 3-6 hours (6-12 times longer) | 3-6 hours (6-12 times longer) |
| Body Protein Synthesis (BPS) = %NNU/min | 99% NNU/23 min | 24-48 times lower | 48-96 times lower |
| Released Nitrogen Catabolites (%) | 1% | 68% (average) | 84% (average) |
| Energy = kcal/g | 0.04 kcal/g | 4 kcal/g | 4 kcal/g |
| Fecal residue | Absent | Present | Present |
| Contraindications | None | Renal Failure and/or Hepatic Failure | Renal Failure and/or Hepatic Failure |
| Adverse Reactions | None | Food Sensitivities | Food Sensitivities |
| Refrigeration | Not Needed | Needed | N/A |