Training & Sports Boost Your ResultsYou probably know that taking protein supplements before or after weight training increases protein synthesis and decreases protein breakdown. We’ve said that a lot. New studies show that by sipping on a protein supplement with a small amount of carbohydrate - like our Blend or Concentrate - every 15 minutes during a 2 hour weight training work out, you will reduce protein breakdown by 8.4 percent and increase protein synthesis by 33 percent more than if you were using a carbohydrate supplement.
The results of this sophisticated, new research say a lot. Using a protein supplement, while exercising, increased blood levels of important amino acids including the branched chain aminos: leucine, isoleucine, and valine. This boost was true even when subjects in the study had recently eaten.
BCAA’s (branch chain amino acids) are metabolized directly into muscle tissue, and are the first ones used and depleted during exercise. BCAA’s in the blood minimize skeletal muscle breakdown. Skeletal muscles are attached to bone, and responsible for movement. Skeletal muscles are THE major sites for protein synthesis and degradation. The body requires higher amounts of BCAA’s during and following exercise to build and repair lean muscle. Replenishing while exercising can ward off fatigue because low BCAA levels contribute to fatigue. Leucine, isoleucine, and valine levels determine exactly how well muscle can be replaced when you exercise; how tired muscles become; and how well you can build your lean body mass. Now, that’s saying a lot.
Since this meticulously done research confirmed that consuming protein during weight training stimulates full body and muscle protein synthesis most efficiently, is there anything more to say?
The results of this sophisticated, new research say a lot. Using a protein supplement, while exercising, increased blood levels of important amino acids including the branched chain aminos: leucine, isoleucine, and valine. This boost was true even when subjects in the study had recently eaten.
BCAA’s (branch chain amino acids) are metabolized directly into muscle tissue, and are the first ones used and depleted during exercise. BCAA’s in the blood minimize skeletal muscle breakdown. Skeletal muscles are attached to bone, and responsible for movement. Skeletal muscles are THE major sites for protein synthesis and degradation. The body requires higher amounts of BCAA’s during and following exercise to build and repair lean muscle. Replenishing while exercising can ward off fatigue because low BCAA levels contribute to fatigue. Leucine, isoleucine, and valine levels determine exactly how well muscle can be replaced when you exercise; how tired muscles become; and how well you can build your lean body mass. Now, that’s saying a lot.
Since this meticulously done research confirmed that consuming protein during weight training stimulates full body and muscle protein synthesis most efficiently, is there anything more to say?
