SON Formula®

The most nutritious and the most health-preserving in comparison
to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula.

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.

Indications and Usage

Name of the Medical Food

SON Formula® (map master amino acid pattern®).

Qualitative and Quantitative Composition

Each 1,000 mg uncoated white tablet contains the active ingredient MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern® and contains no excipients.

Clinical Studies

 

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.  

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

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.

Nutritional Mode of Action

Considering the scientific evidence1-45 previously described, the use of SON Formula®, based on its unique characteristics, is indicated, under medical supervision, as: the most nutritious; the safest; and the most health-preserving, in comparison to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula:

  • To prevent a Negative Body’s Nitrogen Balance.
  • To achieve or maintain in Equilibrium, Body’s Nitrogen Balance.
  • To achieve or maintain a Positive Body’s Nitrogen Balance.

In order to provide the Body’s Cellular Turnover, as well as the production of hormones and enzymes, required to optimize quality and expectancy of life.

Indication and Usage

The use of SON Formula® (map master amino acid pattern®) as a substitute for dietary proteins, is indicated, under medical supervision, for adjuvant nutritional support during:

AIDS
Alcoholism (delirium tremens)
Alzheimer
Anorexia
Anemia
Bariatric Surgery
Breastfeeding
Bulimia
Burns
Cachexia
Cancer
Chronic or acute renal insufficiency
Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Diabetes I and II
Degenerative diseases
Gastrointestinal disorders
Geriatric nutrition
Hepatic Failure
Immunodeficiency
Infertility
Malabsorption
Malnutrition
Obesity
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Parkinson’s disease

Pediatric nutrition
Physical Therapy
Pre- and/or post surgery
Preeclampsia
Pregnancy
Proteinuria
Renal Failure
Sport Injuries recovery
Tuberculosis
Uremia
Vegetarianism
Wasting syndrome

Posology and Method of Administration (under medical supervision)

The recommended initial dose of SON Formula®, for healthy adults, is five (5) tablets of 1,000 mg each, taken orally, twice per day with a glass of water, with or without food.

Comparative clinical studies performed in healthy human subjects1-4 have shown that SON Formula® in a dosage of 400 mg per kg (181 mg per lb.) of ideal weight, to be adequate, as a sole and total substitute for dietary proteins, to maintain their body’s Nitrogen Balance in Equilibrium.

For example, to calculate the dosage of SON Formula® necessary to substitute 10 g of high biological value dietary proteins, proceed as follows:

1. SON Formula Dosage (g) = (dietary protein x 0.4) g

2. SON Formula Dosage (g) = (10 x 0.4) g

3. SON Formula Dosage (g) = 4 g

Therefore, 4 tablets (4 g) of SON Formula® provide a Body’s Protein Synthesis (BPS) equivalent to that provided by 10g of dietary protein of high biological value.

Contraindications

None known.

Adverse Reactions

None known.

Drugs Interaction

None known.

Precautions

SON Forumla® should be stored in a dry place at 20-25°C (68-77°F).

How Supplied

SON Formula® is available in bottles containing 120 tablets of 1,000mg, for oral administration.

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 subjects1-4 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.

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 that released by 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 subjects1-4 have shown that the intake, absorption and utilization of SON Formula® can significantly reduce or minimize renal, hepatic, pancreatic, digestive, cardiovascular and respiratory load, in comparison to that caused by 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.