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In this issue…
♦ New: Five Day Protein Reset! ♦ Which Reset fits you: 5 Days or 7?
♦ What your Five Day Protein Reset days will look like…
♦ What’s in the Five Day Protein Reset?
♦ The real science of protein: Your metabolism, mood & longevity
♦ What results can you expect on the Five Day Protein Reset?
♦ New product: Creatine+ Power Blend! ♦ Creatine+ Power Blend supports…
“Your study of nutrition will throw new light upon the cause of degenerative diseases and how you can prevent them from becoming the miseries of premature old age. You will find a sensible and scientific plan that will enable you to build greater vitality and longer life. You will find that it is not the calendar which determines your age, but the nutritional values (or lack of them) that are in the foods you eat. Put this rejuvenation nutritional program to work for you.
Free your body of the accumulated disease-breeding waste that may be clogging your tissue cells. Make life worth living.“
~ A Study Course in Nutrition by Forrest Shaklee Sr., DC, DD
New: Five Day Protein Reset!
Reimagined: The new Five Day Protein Reset delivers a more powerful, protein-forward approach that builds on everything you appreciated about the original Five Day Reset program, while introducing significant enhancements that affect satiety, energy, metabolism, and daily performance.
The Five Day Protein Reset provides a simple, structured system to help participants feel better fast. Each day delivers:
⇒⇒ 105 grams of complete, high-quality protein
⇒⇒ Protein-rich meals and beverages for satiety and energy
⇒⇒ Foundational vitamins, minerals, fiber, and probiotics
⇒⇒ Electrolytes and hydration support
⇒⇒ Targeted ingredients for muscle, metabolism, cognition, and digestion
Every daily box includes breakfast, lunch, supportive snacks and drinks, evening nourishment, and supplements plus one can of Sparkling Protein to significantly increase daily protein intake.
Which Reset Fits You: 5 Days or 7?
The 7-Day Healthy Cleanse is a full week and focuses on fruits and vegetables. Many people love how light and refreshed they feel, but it requires more washing, chopping, and planning.
The Five Day Protein Reset is quicker and simpler, featuring protein- and fiber-rich foods and beverages to support fullness and steady energy. With minimal prep and only a few add-ins, it’s an easy reset that fits a busy week.
What your Five Day Protein Reset days will look like…
Each day you’ll consume all the products in your daily box plus one can of Sparkling Protein. Use the example below but feel free to adjust the timing and order based on what works for you. The goal is to stay steadily fueled, eating or drinking something every 1–2 hours.
You can also boost your oatmeal, broth, shakes, and latte with fruits, veggies, lean protein, or healthy fats, adding up to 500 extra calories and 35 grams of protein across the day to help you hit your protein targets.
What’s in the Five Day Protein Reset?
The Five Day Protein Reset combines premium nutrition powered by protein with structured guidance and real results to help you break old habits and build new ones that last.
The kit includes five daily boxes, each containing:
____ Life Shake™ Plant French Vanilla
____ Up & Glowing Vanilla Latte
The Science Behind Up & Glowing:
Collagen Vanilla Latte for Energy & Beauty
____ Protein Oats
____ Vita-Lea® Gummies
____ Protein Veggie Broth (x2)
____ Good Gut & Go Probiotic Drink
The Science Behind Good Gut & Go:
Prebiotic & Probiotic Drink Mix for Gut Health
____ Electrolyte+ Blood Orange Drink
____ Creatine+ Power Blend
____ Toffee & Chocolate Crunch Snack Bar
____ Rest & Rewind Mint Tea
The Science Behind Rest & Rewind:
Mint Tea for Restful Sleep & Anti-Aging
____ Five cans of Shaklee Sparkling Protein™ to refresh and sustain your energy throughout the day.
This expert-designed plan delivers:
→ 105 g of high-quality protein per day, balanced across meals, snacks, and drinks
→ Leucine, a key amino acid that triggers your body’s muscle-building response
→ Essential nutrients, fiber, and probiotics to support digestion and balance
→ A variety of delicious, refreshing, and satisfying options you can customize for your daily menu
Fuel, gain and live more.
→ Fuel lean muscle, metabolism, and longevity.
→ Gain strength, energy, focus, sleep, and more.
→ Live Age Free™.
Five Day Protein Reset Training
The real science of protein: Your metabolism, mood & longevity
Protein has a reputation as the “muscle macro,” but the science goes much further. Protein supports metabolism, mood chemistry, blood sugar stability, and healthy aging… not just strength and recovery.
Many protein guidelines were built to prevent deficiency, not optimize health. But research suggests many people may benefit from higher, more personalized protein targets… especially with age and activity.
Protein: A metabolic advantage you can eat
Your resting metabolic rate drives most of your daily calorie burn, and protein supports it in two important ways:
1) It costs more energy to digest. Protein’s thermic effect is about 20–30%, compared with carbs (5–10%) and fat (0–3%).
2) It protects lean mass. Muscle is metabolically active tissue, and higher-protein eating patterns support fullness and better long-term weight management.
Protein supports mood… because it builds brain chemistry
Protein provides amino acids your body uses to make neurotransmitters that influence emotional balance and mental energy:
⇒⇒ Tryptophan → serotonin (calm, mood balance)
⇒⇒ Tyrosine → dopamine + norepinephrine (focus, drive, motivation)
Higher protein intake has been linked with better psychological well-being in research, and it may also reduce mood swings by helping stabilize blood sugar.
Protein and women’s midlife health: A critical need
Many women fall short on protein… especially after age 50… right when it matters most. Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause can accelerate muscle loss and slow metabolism. Many experts suggest that women increase their protein intake for healthier aging.
Quality matters: Choose protein that delivers
Protein quality depends on amino acid completeness and digestibility. Even plant-based blends can be excellent today, with quality measured by tools like PDCAAS*.
How to eat protein for results
The goal isn’t just more protein… it’s better timing and distribution. Spreading protein across meals appears more effective than saving most for dinner. A simple target: 20–30 grams per meal, with enough leucine to activate muscle-building signals.
Try this strategy:
____ protein at breakfast to control cravings
____ protein at each meal for steady energy
____ protein around workouts for better recovery
The bottom line
Protein is more than muscle… it’s metabolic support, mood support, and longevity support. If you want steadier energy, better body composition, and stronger aging outcomes, optimizing protein is one of the smartest places to start.
*PDCAAS stands for Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score, which is a method used to evaluate the quality of protein based on its amino acid content and how easily it can be digested by the body.
What results can you expect on the Five Day Protein Reset?
The balanced approach of the Five Day Protein Reset delivers real results. In a pilot study participants reported:
!!! An average weight loss of 3.7 pounds
!!! 1.1 inches lost around the waist and 0.6 inches around the hips
!!! Increased energy, better sleep, improved mood, and enhanced focus
!!! Reduced cravings for sugar and unhealthy foods
!!! Improved hunger management and digestive health and less bloat
!!! Clothes fitting better and a boost in confidence
New product: Creatine+ Power Blend!
Would you like more energy all day long, better mental focus and clarity, and improved workout stamina and physical performance? Then turn on and rev up your body’s energy engines… your mitochondria!
Mitochondria are your body’s cellular power plants, turning nutrients into ATP (adenosine triphosphate)… the molecule that powers muscle contraction, brain function, and everyday movement. The more efficiently your body can produce and use ATP, the more naturally energized and resilient you feel.
Enter Creatine+ Power Blend
This innovative formula is more than creatine… it’s clean, bio-efficient energy for your body and mind. Combining micronized creatine monohydrate with Shaklee’s Power Blend of polyphenols and magnesium, Creatine+ Power Blend is designed to help generate, recharge, and activate ATP… your body’s cellular fuel.
Why Creatine+ is different
Most creatine formulas focus solely on recycling ATP for quick bursts of performance. But Creatine+ Power Blend supports the full ATP energy cycle, including the magnesium your body needs to activate ATP:
⇒⇒ Generates energy support: polyphenols help protect mitochondria from oxidative stress
⇒⇒ Recharges ATP fast: creatine helps recycle ATP for repeated use
⇒⇒ Activates cellular fuel: magnesium helps ATP become usable energy
Result: quick energy when you need it, and steady power all day long.
Creatine+ Power Blend supports…
____ Clearer thinking and stronger focus (all day long)
____ More consistent energy morning through evening
____ Better daily memory and mental organization
____ Improved stamina and workout performance
____ Faster recovery between workouts and busy lives
In a pilot trial users reported:
!!! 88% improved energy during low-energy times
!!! 84% said daily activities felt easier
!!! 78% noticed better focus and mental clarity
!!! 70% experienced improved stamina and performance
