Naturopathic Information - MICROgenics Supreme Protein WPC for training and recovery

Whey protein has the highest biological value of any known protein. It is a great source of branched chain amino acids (BCAA’s), leucine, isoleucine and valine, which are important for muscle recovery and reduce fatigue and soreness after exercise. BCAA’s suppress muscle protein breakdown, with evidence indicating that BCAAs may be significant in enhancing protein synthesis or minimizing protein degradation.

The importance of adequate protein intake has been extensively studied for maintaining health and general wellbeing. Protein contains amino acids which are the structural building blocks of the proteins required for body tissue growth and repair, especially important for muscles and connective tissue, hair skin and nails. Proteins form the structure of enzymes, blood cells, nutrient carriers, brain neurotransmitters and many hormones that regulate metabolic activities. Fortunately, Whey protein transits the stomach quickly and is rapidly absorbed from the intestines into the body.

Training Repair/Recovery and Exercise

• Whey protein powder is commonly used by bodybuilders and other athletes to accelerate muscle development and aid in recovery and repair of muscle and connective tissue
• Useful for maintaining stable blood glucose levels during exercise
• A clinical trial on Post-exercise protein supplementation, found that it enhances muscle protein deposition and also has significant potential to assist health, reduce muscle soreness and improve tissue hydration during prolonged intense exercise training.

Weight loss

• This formula is low in carbohydrate, fat and sodium, and has a low glycaemic index rating
• Many weight loss diets recommended by Naturopaths, involve avoiding or reducing to one meal a day High Glycemic load foods such as potatoes, many cereals, bananas, pasta, bread, rice, biscuits and replacing with Low Glycemic load vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, salad green, cabbage, asparagus, spinach, and celery whilst increasing protein variety especially in a lean form. MICROgenics Supreme Protein is an ideal delicious tasting low carbohydrate snack, adding to your daily protein intake whilst on a weight loss program recommended by a healthcare professional.
• Just one 25g serve provides approx. 19g of protein, over a third of the recommended daily dietary intake of 46g of protein for women and almost a third of the 64g recommended for men