Plenny Shake Active v3.0 vs v3.1! What's changed?

Our mission to create the healthiest meals scientifically possible never stops! And we've done it once again with an even healthier and tastier recipe...

Plenny Shake Active v3.1!

 

Now available in 4 best-selling flavors: Vanilla, Banana, Chocolate, and Strawberry.

Want to know more about the changes we made to the formula? Find out more.

 

TL;DR:

• 35% more protein
• 19% less fat
• Antioxidants from freeze-dried microalgae: Tetraselmis chuii

Plenny Shake Active v3.0 vs v3.1 nutritional information

Plenny Shake	v3.0	v3.1
	Per serving (Vanilla) 95g	Per serving (Vanilla) 98g
Energy kJ	1674	1674
Kcal	400	400
Fat	16	13
From which saturated	2.0	1.6
Carbohydrates	34	32
From which sugars	3.8	3.8
Fiber	7.4	6.7
Protein	26	35
Salt	0.66	1.1

 

Macronutrient Makeup

Protein

Plenny Shake Active v3.1 contains 35 grams per 400 kcal meal. We increased it by 35%! That’s enough to keep your muscles growing, help your body repair itself, and keep your stomach full throughout the day [2]. Especially if you lead an active lifestyle. Studies show that higher protein intake significantly improves muscle strength and size for prolonged resistance training [3].

Fat
We reduced the total fat content of Plenny Shake Active Banana from 16 g to 13 g and the saturated fat content from 2 g to 1.6 g.

Fiber

Plenny Shake Active Banana v3.1 has reduced fiber by just 0.7 g. But don't worry: with 6.4 grams of fiber per meal, Plenny Shake Active Banana v3.1 is still high in fiber!

Carbs

We reduced the total carbohydrate content of Plenny Shake Active v3.1 by 2 grams per serving. This slight decrease is not a cause for concern as it is still within the recommended amounts set by EFSA and considered low in sugar [1]!

 

Micronutrient Makeup

Salt

Because we increased the amount of protein for Plenny Shake Active Banana v3.1 from 26 to 35 grams, the total salt content increased from 0.66 g to 1.1 g per meal. Because it contains all nine essential amino acids, the soy protein we used is an excellent choice for a high-quality plant-based protein source, but it is quite salty. Don’t worry, though: the amount of salt per meal is still well below undesirable levels. The World Health Organization states that “a salt intake of less than 5 grams per day for adults helps reduce blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and coronary attack.” [7]

 

Antioxidants from microalgae

Plenny Shake Active Banana v3.1 contains freeze-dried microalgae: Tetraselmis chuii. This algae contains a lot of the antioxidant “superoxide dismutase” (or: SOD). Our body naturally produces this antioxidant, but as we age, we produce less of it and the amount decreases. SOD is the first antioxidant in the line of defense against ROS – reactive oxygen species. These can damage proteins, lipids, and genetic material [4] . When there are too many ROS and too few antioxidants to fight them, the antioxidant defense system is overwhelmed and the body will experience oxidative stress [5] .

Many diseases, such as cancer, atherosclerosis, diabetes, chronic inflammation, neurodegenerative disorders, and cognitive disorders, are thought to be influenced by oxidative stress. But studies have shown the benefits of antioxidant supplementation in reducing oxidative stress. (See review by Stephenie et al., 2020 [6]).

Tetraselmis chuii has a high SOD activity, over 30,000 U/g (the highest known so far) [4]. So, to prevent your antioxidant defense system from being overwhelmed, you are now getting some extra SOD from your favorite Plenny Shake Active v3.1!

Sources

1. EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition, and Allergies (NDA), 2010. Scientific opinion on dietary reference values ​​for carbohydrates and dietary fiber. EFSA Journal, 8(3), p.1462.
2. EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), 2012. Scientific opinion on dietary reference values ​​for protein. EFSA Journal, 10(2), p.2557.
3. Morton, RW, Murphy, KT, McKellar, SR, Schoenfeld, BJ, Henselmans, M., Helms, E., Aragon, AA, Devries, MC, Banfield, L., Krieger, JW and Phillips, SM, 2018. A Systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults. British journal of sports medicine, 52(6), pp.376-384.
4. Ramirez, P., Torres, S., Lama, C., Mantecón, L., Unamunzaga, C. and Infante, C., 2020. TetraSOD® activates the antioxidant response pathway in human cells: An in vitro approach. African Journal of Biotechnology, 19(6), pp.367-373.
5. Sies, H., 2017. Hydrogen peroxide as a central redox signaling molecule in physiological oxidative stress: Oxidative eustress. Redox biology, 11, pp.613-619.
6. Stephenie, S., Chang, YP, Gnanasekaran, A., Esa, NM and Gnanaraj, C., 2020. An insight on superoxide dismutase (SOD) from plants for mammalian health enhancement. Journal of Functional Foods, 68, p.103917.
7. World Health Organization (2020). Salt reduction. [online] Who.int. [Accessed 20 Oct. 2022].