Remarkable Salmon Protein

Hydrolysate from Norway.

AMIZATE® – truly natural and pure 25 amino acids, short peptides and micronutrients
extracted from fresh Norwegian salmon protein.
One of world’s best nutrient timing solutions with highest bioavailability, fastest absorption.
Metabolic optimization for health, performance and recovery.
What is AMIZATE®?
Amino acids are the building blocks of all life. amizate®
contains the full spectrum of natural amino acids and short
peptides supporting all bodily functions including speedy
repair of muscle mass as well as regeneration of all vital
proteins for the body.
H

• Regulatory status: H O
• US – FDA: GRAS H
• EU: Not considered novel food N C C
• Premium quality manufactured according to H
HACCP and EU/Nordic standards O
R
• A mino acids & smallest peptide molecules
extracted from fresh Norwegian salmon protein The generic structure of an alpha
amino acid in its un-ionized form.
• Contains bioactive peptides that are known for
• antioxidant and ACE inhibition activity
• lowering blood pressure and helping people with diabetes
• Clinically tested
• Vital for speedy muscle recovery and increased strength
• Highest bioavailability – fastest absorption
• 50% faster than whey protein
• Supports healthy ageing
• A boost for mind and body
• A truly natural product made
in a natural process

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Amizate® originates from marine animal species and therefore it has the right amizate®
amino acid profile for human protein synthesis. A large number of the amino acids is unique
in amizate® are furthermore in the form of short chains of amino acids called
in that it
peptides. These short peptides are larger building blocks for proteins, allowing
even more efficient and speedy regeneration of proteins in the body. Many pepti-
originates from many
des also have important functions in the body on their own. (Finn PF, Dice JF. Proteolytic different parts of the
and lipolytic responses to starvation. Nutrition 2006;22:830-44; Mitch WE, Goldberg AL. Mechanisms of muscle salmon. This means
wasting. The role of the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway. N Engl J Med 1996;335:1897-905)
that proteins found
in various parts of
amizate® is a unique nutritional supplement made in a natural process. This is
nature’s way of providing amino acids to build a healthy body.
the fish will contribu-
te to the uniqueness
Amino acids are the basic components of all proteins in the human body including of amizate®’s full
skin, muscles, binding tissue, internal organs, blood and immune defense. Essen- spectrum of amino
tial amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body at all and are therefore a vital acids.
component of our diet. A lack of amino acids will lead to degeneration of bodily
functions. Adequate amino acid intake is therefore vital for life and healthy living.
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amizate® also contains an impressive range of vitamins, minerals and trace

elements which on their own support and maintain vital functions in the body.

What is the origin of amizate®?

amizate® has its origin from Russian scientists who developed the idea of a
“superfood” for cosmonauts. The product could only be made in lab scale until the
Norwegian company Zymtech Production AS, through its concerted R&D activities,
was able to scale up the production process. Zymtech developed the concept of the
“superfood” as a new and unique nutraceutical product. The abundant and fresh
marine raw material sources from fisheries along the coast of Norway provided the
ideal location for a large-scale production that has now been commercialized.
Amizate® – has its origin from Russian
scientists who developed the idea of a
How is it made? “superfood” for cosmonauts.
amizate® is unique in that it originates from many different parts of the sal-
mon. This means that proteins found in various parts of the fish will contribute to
the uniqueness of amizate®’s full spectrum of amino acids. Furthermore, the
enzymes found in the fish itself are key to the natural processing of this unique
product, creating the same types and relative amounts of amino acids and short
peptides that are the building blocks of all new protein in the human body. In this
way amizate® is both natural and wholesome in its manufacturing as well as its
composition.

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How does it work?
The human body takes all its nutrition from its diet. Proteins are a particularly important
part of the diet because they supply amino acids which are the fundamental building blocks
of all human tissue. Proteins are large molecules that need to be digested by the human body
before they can be absorbed. This is done by the body using enzymes which break down
(hydrolyse) the protein into its constituent parts which are amino acids.

New proteins can be formed in the body only if all of the required 20 amino acids
are present in the required relative amount. That is why a diet lacking in adequate
essential amino acids can lead to malnutrition and bodily degeneration.

During stress, your ability to digest is reduced

Digestion of proteins to amino acids requires a well functioning digestive system.
However, the digestive capability of humans can be limited in many ways and in many
situations. Some of the key situations that lead to limited digestive capability are:

• Strenuous physical activity, stress, trauma, exhaustion

• Surgery, use of antibiotics, chemotherapy and other medication
• Illness such as HIV, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory
bowel disease
• Reduced digestive function related to old age, malnutrition

In these cases the body cannot provide itself with the essential amino acids, and supp-
lements may be required. Furthermore, digestion of proteins takes time and energy,
and the recovery effects will therefore not be immediate if whole protein is ingested.
Digestion of proteins to amino acids
requires a well functioning digestive
system. However, the digestive Amizate® does not require digestion
capability of humans can be limited in
many ways and in many situations.
amizate® compensates for these digestive limitations by providing all requi-
red amino acids in free, digested form so that they are directly absorbed in the
blood stream and available for protein regeneration with minimal delay. The high
amount of free amino acids and short peptides is a unique feature with amizate®
not seen with other products.

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Benefits and applications
The most common physiological uses of amino acids include building muscles, improving
heart and circulatory problems, improving chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, anxiety,
eating disorders, increasing memory and enhancing the immune system.

Who would benefit from supplementation

with amizate® ?

•S
 ports enthusiasts and athletes seeking increased
strength & endurance and rapid muscle regeneration
•G
 eneral wellness for people of all ages and in
particular those over 50
•O
 lder population suffering from muscle loss
(sarcopenia) leading to lower strength

Sports
amizate® is an all-natural, full spectrum amino
acid complex specifically tailored for optimal nutrient
timing and metabolic recovery
– a product geared for athletes and active sports enthu-
siasts who require an efficient source of amino acids amizate® is uniquely positioned to offer significant benefit for athletes who
require an efficient source of amino acids to support muscle anabolism and
to support muscle anabolism and metabolic recovery. metabolic recovery.

AMIZATE® in sports nutrition can deliver:

Physical endurance requires amino acids and short • Increased lean muscle mass
peptides, since strenuous exercise significantly depletes • Increased strength
amino acids in the body. Physical stress causes damage • Increased endurance
• Increased aerobic capacity
to muscle tissue. Replenishing amino acids and short • Decreased body fat
peptides extends high levels of physical intensity.
Nutrient timing and metabolic recovery are two AMIZATE® is a nutritional breakthrough in sports nutrition:
important concepts in sports nutrition that have beco- • AMIZATE® provides the strength to push-on
• AMIZATE® supplies all essential and non-essential amino acids
me a focus for most athletes. amizate® is uniquely needed for muscle repair
positioned to offer significant benefit for athletes who • AMIZATE®’s short peptides deliver amino acids faster; are more
require an efficient source of amino acids to support bio-available; are an almost immediate source for restitution
muscle anabolism and metabolic recovery. Protein
With AMIZATE®’s complete set of amino acids:
does not work in demanding conditions since it takes • Amino acids are quickly absorbed into the blood stream
time for benefits to appear. It furthermore takes • No energy is expended on digestion
energy to digest protein and digestion can also cause • AMIZATE® passes through the intestines without gastro-
intestinal upset
gastro-intestinal upset.

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General wellness In these
A healthy lifestyle starts with nutrition. “We are what we eat” is true in the sense situations
that all nutrients to sustain and regenerate the human body come from our diet. a boost of
However, in certain situations of stress, fatigue, exhaustion and illness the digestive amino acids and
system may not respond at all or respond quickly enough, or there may be inade- short peptides, which
quate amount of nutrients to provide for the required needs of the body. In these
are readily absorbed
situations a boost of amino acids and short peptides, which are readily absorbed to
the blood stream, can compensate for the lack of proper nutrition and normal di-
to the blood stream,
gestion. Intake of free amino acids can also boost the immune system as documen- can compensate for
ted in several studies: the lack of proper
Plasma amino acid concentrations in the overtraining syndrome: possible effects on the immune system. http://euro- nutrition and
pepmc.org/abstract/MED/1470018/reload=0;jsessionid=J3NZvF5gjSOPYfQ2vNZ2.42
Effect of dietary protein and amino acids on immune function. Daly JM, Reynolds J, Sigal RK, Shou J, Liberman
normal digestion.
MD. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2105184
Amino acids and immune function. Li P, Yin YL, Li D, Kim SW, Wu G. Peptides with biological
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17403271
activities, released during
gastrointestinal digestion
or food processing, play an
amizate® can be taken as a daily supplement to aid protein regeneration not only important role in metabolic
of muscles, but also of skin, hair, eczema and wounds. regulation and modulation,
Use of Branched-Chain Amino Acids in Burn, Trauma and Sepsis. J. Nutr. 136: 308S-313S, 2006 suggesting their potential
use as nutraceuticals and
It can be used as a component of a dieting formula as it provides both satiety and functional food ingredi-
lean body mass. ents for health promotion
and disease risk reduc-
amizate® has a high degree of free amino acids which individually have impor- tion. Many studies have
reported that peptides
tant functions. In particular, amizate® will give a boost to mood and brain from various food sources
function which can give a renewed feeling of wellness and alertness. possess bioactivities,
including antihypertensi-
ve, antioxidant, antican-
AMIZATE® contains more than 120 short peptides, and two peptides identified have
cer, antimicrobial, and
known antioxidative and ACE inhibition activity; to lower blood pressure and help opioid activities as well
people with diabetes. as immunomodulatory
and cholesterol-lowering
effects. http://www.ncbi.nlm.
nih.gov/pubmed/18727554

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Recognized effects to the human body of individual amino acids

Alanine: cholesterol reducing effect, enhances immune system Phenylalanine: used to elevate mood; helps
memory and learning; appetite suppressant
Arginine: improve glucose metabolism, reduces healing time of
injuries, quickens repair time of damaged tissue, helps decrease
blood pressure in clinical hypertensive subjects.
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Amino-acid-supple-
ments-may-offer-diabetes-hope-Mouse-data

Proline: improves skin texture; skin protein

Asparagine: required by the nervous system (collagen) contains 15% proline; important
for muscles, joints and tendons
Aspartic acid: needed for stamina, brain and neural health
Serine: required in fat metabolism, tissue
Branched chain amino acids (valine, leucine, isoleucine): growth and for the immune system (production
help to maintain muscle tissue, reduce muscle loss of immunoglobulins and antibodies); important
in the formation of cell membranes
Cysteine: important in collagen production (skin protein) and
detoxification of the body; supports iron absorption to the body Taurine: Essential for cardiovascular func-
http://bloodjournal.hematology/library.org/content/35/5/669.full.pdf
tion, and development and function of skele-
tal muscle, the retina and the central nervous
Cystine: needed in healing of burns and wounds; anti-aging
system. It also acts as an antioxidant, and has
effect
been shown to help people with congestive
heart failure
Glutamic acid: important neurotransmitter; important in meta-
bolism of sugars and fats; used as fuel to the brain
Threonine: found in high concentration in
the heart, skeletal muscles and central nervous
Glutamine: important for the immune function; in removing
system; used in treatment of mental health;
ammonia from the brain; used in treatment of wasting muscles
helps maintaining proper protein balance in the
after surgery
body
Glycine: helps in absorption of calcium in the body; key role in
Tryptophan: needed to maintain optimum
manufacturing of hormones and in health of the immune system;
health; a natural relaxant, alleviates insomnia;
helps to prevent epileptic seizures
helps in the treatment of migraine headaches
Histidine: used to produce the neurotransmitter histamine;
Tyrosine: precursor of important neurotrans-
needed for growth and repair of tissue; helps in protection of
mitters (epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine);
nerve cells; required for the manufacture of both red and white
used for stress reduction; suppresses appetite and
blood cells
reduces body fat
Isoleucine: promotes muscle recovery; needed for the forma-
Valine: found in high concentration in the
tion of hemoglobin
muscles; required in muscle metabolism; needed for repair and
growth of tissue; used as energy source for muscles
Leucine: promotes muscle recovery; helps regulation of blood
sugar levels; growth and repair of muscle tissue; hormone pro-
duction; wound healing
Kaastra, B., R.J.F. Manders, E. van Breda, A. Kies, A.E. Jeukendrup, H.A. Even healthy people may need amino acid
Keizer, H. Kuipers and L.J.C. van Loon, 2006. Effects of increasing insulin supplementation
secretion on acute post-exercise blood glucose disposal. Med. Sci. Sports
Exerc. 38:268-275 Because stress, age, infection and various other factors
including the amount of exercise a person does, can
Lysine: helps production of muscle protein; needed in recovery also affect the levels of amino acids, people with healt-
from injury and after operations
hy, nutritious diets could also find that they suffer from
Methionine: used to treat depression, arthritis pain and chronic amino acid deficiencies.
liver disease (J. Nutr. 136: 295S–298S, 2006 and J. Nutr. 135: 1596S–1601S, 2005)

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Improved physical strength for
healthy ageing
Sarcopenia or muscle loss is a common condition Effect of an enteral diet supplemented with a specific blend of amino acid on
among the elderly. 25% of adults over 65 and as many plasma and muscle protein synthesis in ICU patients.
(Clin Nutr. 2007 Feb;26(1):30-40. Epub 2006 Sep 25.)
as 50% of adults over 80 may suffer from sarcopenia.
Amino Acid Supplementation for Reversing Bed Rest and Steroid Myopa-
This leads to loss of muscle mass and function, and
thies. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2004 Jan;7(1):79-87
results in higher incidence of falls and fractures, lower
mobility, lower quality of life and higher morbidity.
Older people have increased needs for proteins (e.g. Documentation supporting AMIZATE®
amino acids), but they tend to consume less than the Zymtech Production AS has conducted a clinical trial
young. This can have serious consequences for their on underweight/malnourished children. It ran over
muscle regeneration. 120 days (April through July 2009) and was conducted
Sarcopenia is to a large extent a result of poor nut- at 6 government schools in New Delhi (Ghaziabad).
rition (low in proteins), but also reduced functioning A total of 438 schoolchildren of 6-8 years of age with
of the digestive system with the result that the body mild to moderate malnutrition participated. The study
develops an amino acid deficit. This again limits the followed stringent international standards for clinical
body’s ability to regenerate muscle mass. trials (ICH).
Protein supplements are frequently prescribed, The significantly higher gain in weight, height,
but these need to be digested to be useful to the body. Body Mass Index (BMI), speed and muscular enduran-
AMIZATE® is unique in providing all the amino acids ce proved that AMIZATE® was more effective than the
in readily usable form and in the right proportions control (i.e. no intervention). Furthermore it was con-
for the human body. These effects combine to make cluded that AMIZATE® is completely safe to consume.
AMIZATE® rapidly effective. There were no serious adverse events reported during
Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2009 January ; 12(1): 86–90. the study period.
doi:10.1097/MCO.0b013e32831cef8b
A clinical study of competitive marathon runners
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2760315/pdf/
who took AMIZATE® daily over a 60 day training
nihms111079.pdf
period demonstrated reduced heart rate, improved
running speed and reduced body weight while in-
Elderly taking AMIZATE® as a daily dietary supple- creasing running endurance, muscle strength, and
ment will also feel the improved wellness from the overall wellbeing compared to baseline and placebo.
increased availability of a full range of amino acids. In The athletes taking AMIZATE® furthermore reported
particular mental state, increased awareness and alert- absence of muscle pain and improved sleep. There
ness may improve. Amino acids are used in therapies were no adverse effects reported related to AMIZATE®
to relieve depression and elevate mood. Specific amino supplementation.
acids found in AMIZATE® are characterized as “brain
fuel”. Elderly with a sedentary lifestyle due to lack of
strength and endurance can benefit from a daily boost
of amino acids from AMIZATE®.
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Properties
AMIZATE® is manufactured at Zymtech’s production facility in Norway utilizing a
proprietary enzymatic process which extracts amino acids, short peptides and micro-
nutrients from pure marine sources.

AMIZATE® has the following composition:

Typical profile of amino acids: Important micronutrients:
(Method: 98/64/EC) Amount Unit
Amino acid (g/kg) Total Free Potassiun (K) 78 g/kg
Alanine 52 40 Sodium (Na) 10 g/kg
Arginine 38 30 Iron (Fe) 86 mg/kg
Aspartic acid & Asparagine 60 22 Zinc (Zn) 1650 mg/kg
Cystine & cysteine (as cysteic acid) 5 3 Iodine (I) 2 mg/kg
Glutamic acid & Glutamine 91 42 Selenium (Se) 6,6 mg/kg
Glycine 56 24 Vitamin B1 Thiamine < 2.4 mg/kg
Histidine 16 12 Vitamin B2 Riboflavin 2.1 mg/kg
Hydroxyproline 4 na Vitamin B3 Niacin 42 mg/kg
Isoleucine 31 24 Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine 6.7 mg/kg
Leucine 55 46 Vitamin B9 Folic acid 1.9 mg/kg
Lysine 53 39 Vitamin B12 Cobalamin 1.6 mg/kg
Methionine 19 17 Vitamin C 570 mg/kg
Phenylalanine 29 23
Proline 34 7
Serine 29 20
Threonine 31 30
Thyroxin (mg/kg) 3 na
Tryptophan 8 3
Tyrosine 25 20
Taurine (mg/kg) 7 na
Valine 41 34

Zymtech’s modern production facility

is located in the Norwegian mountains
close to the fjords where the salmon is
located.

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Molecular weight distribution
maldi spectrum of amizate®
Molecular weight distribution analysis
(MALDI) shows that AMIZATE® is compo-
sed of only very small molecules of molecu-
lar weight of 560 Dalton and lower. Around
60% of AMIZATE® consists of amino acids
in free form and the remaining 40% are
short peptides (short amino acid chains).
This is very important since only free amino
acids and very short peptides can cross the
membranes to the arteries in the intestinal
tract.
(Gardner et al. J.Physiol.(Lond). 439:411-422, 1991; Silk et
al. J.Parent.Ent.Nutr. 4 (6):548-553, 1980)

Peptides
AMIZATE® contains over 120 short peptides. Three of these have been identified
and have known bioactivity.

anserine is an antioxidative bioactive dipeptide containing ß -alanine and histi-

dine, which is present in the human skeletal muscle and brain. Oral administration
of anserine reduced blood glucose levels during oral glucose tolerance testing in
humans. Conducted anserine supplementation in the elderly brings promising
effects on cognitive functioning and physical capacity of participants.
Ron Kohen et al. «Antioxidant activity of carnosine, homocarnosine, and anserine present in muscle and brain.»
Medical Sciences Vol. 85, pp. 3175-3179, May 1988
Kubomura D. et al. «Effect of anserine ingestion on hyperglycemia and the autonomic nerves in rats and humans.»
Nutr Neurosci. 2010 Aug;13(4):183-8
D. Szczes´niak «Anserine and carnosine supplementation in the elderly: Effects on cognitive functioning and physical
capacity.» Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics September-October, 2014 Volume 59, Issue 2, Pages 485-490

lysine-proline (kp) is an antioxidative bioactive peptide which is also known for

its ACE inhibition activity (reduces hypertension/high blood pressure and
congestive heart failure).

isoleucine/leucine-proline (ip/lp), a bioactive peptide, is also known for its

ACE inhibition activity; it is known to lower blood pressure and to help people with
diabetes (DPP-4 inhibitor).

Recent scientific studies on bioactive peptides from marine species have revealed
the importance of the peptide molecules in the functioning of the human body as
neurotransmitters, antimicrobial agents, and more.
(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3418817/)

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Key parameters demonstrate higher
percieved value of amizate®
A value curve analysis comparing AMIZATE® to other products demonstrates that
AMIZATE® may have significantly higher perceived value with regard to the
following key value parameters:

• Its high bioavailability (speedy absorption in the body due to free amino acids and
low molecular weight peptides)
• Being truly a natural product
• Containing a number of vital micronutrients
• Benefits being supported by product specific clinical studies

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Phone: (+47) 9507 0784 | Fax: (+47) 6124 3561
Email: [email protected] | Web: www.zymtech.no | www.amizate-norway.no