MitoCORE® Protein Blend Strawberry by Ortho Molecular Products

This rice protein shake suits adults who want a structured meal stand-in that pairs protein with the cofactors the body uses for everyday cellular energy production. The strawberry powder mixes easily into water or a milk of your choice, so it works as a breakfast or post-activity option rather than another set of capsules. The formulation is gluten free, yeast free, and free of artificial colors and flavors.

Each one scoop serving (29.6 g) delivers 15 g of rice protein along with a mitochondrial cofactor blend: 600 mg of N-acetyl-L-cysteine (a precursor the body uses to make glutathione), 500 mg of acetyl L-carnitine HCl (MitoCarn) which the body uses to shuttle fatty acids into mitochondria, 200 mg of R-lipoic acid (the active stereoisomer of alpha lipoic acid), and 185 mg of malic acid as DiMagnesium Malate (Albion). The blend is rounded out with 50 mg of mixed tocopherols, 45 mg of green tea leaf extract standardized to 45 percent EGCg, 40 mg of TrueBroc broccoli seed extract standardized to 13 percent glucoraphanin, 15 mg of inositol, and 10 mg of trans-resveratrol from Polygonum cuspidatum. A micronutrient backbone provides 1,000 IU of vitamin D3, 1,360 mcg DFE of folate as Quatrefolic (the active L-5-MTHF form), 250 mcg of methylcobalamin B12, plus B1, B2, B3, B6, biotin, pantothenic acid, and chelated minerals including magnesium, zinc, selenium, and chromium.

Mix one scoop with 8 to 10 ounces of water or the milk of your choice once daily, or as directed by your clinician. Morning or pre-activity tends to fit most routines because B vitamins can feel energizing; evening is fine if it does not affect your sleep. Take with food if you find protein powders sit better that way. One container provides about 14 servings.

If you take prescription medications, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are receiving cancer treatment, talk to your clinician before starting and review the warnings below.