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Proteinhydrolysate
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canenhanceexerciseendurance,performance
and recovery. It is the perfect sports protein. It is quickly transported
to where it is needed in the body, increasing endurance, supporting
recovery and improvingmuscle growth in athletes. In addition, it can
be combined with other critical nutrients to create sports nutrition
products tailored to the needs of competitive athletes and physically
active people of all ages.
What isProteinHydrolysate
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?
Proteinhydrolysate
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is ahighly advancedpeptide formulationderived
from dairy protein. It contains all 20 amino acids needed for muscle
proteinsynthesis.Proteinhydrolysate
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deliversaminoacids in the form
of di-peptidesand tri-peptides.Thesemoleculesaresosmall that they
need no digestion and can be absorbed by the body rapidly and are
designed for instant delivery to the muscle. Protein hydrolysate
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is
virtually lactose- and fat-free. Due to itsuniqueprocessingproperties,
protein hydrolysate
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is instantly and completely soluble, even in cold
water.
Nutrient Timing
Efficientdeliveryofaminoacids to themuscle isofparticular importance
duringanddirectlyafter intensephysical activityas the requirement of
themuscle is thehighest during those times. However, during intense
exercise, the body’s digestive capacity is dramatically reduced due
to limited blood flow (cardiac output) through the digestive organs
(Figure 1).
Because the amino acids from protein hydrolysate
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can be
absorbedwithout theneed fordigestion, instantdelivery to themuscles
is guaranteed, even when the digestive system is compromised. By
contrast, intact protein or larger peptides need to be digested into
smallermoleculesfirst, andare thereforestuck in thedigestivesystem
for longer periods, compromising performance (Figure 2).
Benefitsof ProteinHydrolysate
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• Instant delivery of amino acids to themuscles, even during high
intensity exercise
• Boostsmuscle protein synthesis during andafter exercise
• Enhances physical performance, endurance and stamina
•Accelerates recoveryandstimulatespost-exercise insulinsecretion
• Supportedbymultiplehuman studies
• Feedback fromathletes: benefits of protein hydrolysate
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are
clear & noticeable
• Completely and instantly soluble, even in coldwater
• Natural, healthy and safe
Themarket for sports nutrition products is expanding to
mainstream consumers engaged in all kinds of physical
activity. Nowadays the number of peoplewho exercise,
and their understanding of the role of nutrition in sports
performance, is increasing. The body needs carbohydrates,
protein, fats, vitamins, minerals and othermicronutrients
to perform at its best.
ExploretheNewOpportunitieson
SportsNutrition
ProteinHydrolysate
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duringExercise
Deliveringaminoacidsquicklyhelpsprotectmusclesduringexerciseand
reduces muscle damage. Protein hydrolysate
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supplementation during
endurance-and resistance-exercisehasbeenshown topromoteprotein
synthesis (anabolism)alreadyduringexercise (Figure3).Whennoamino
acidsaresupplied,muscle tissue isdegraded (catabolism).For instance,
in the second hour of exercise, the body gets 5-15% of its energy from
amino acids. If no amino acids are supplied during that time, the body
will literally scavenge it frommuscle tissue.
ProteinHydrolysate
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after Exercise
Efficient delivery of amino acids is very important right after exercise
because there isa limited time frame, called thepost-exercise “Window
ofOpportunity”, before themuscle cells’ capacity for nutrient absorption
slows down. Protein hydrolysate
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kick-starts the recovery process by
getting building blocks in beforemuscle cells ‘close the gates’. Nutrient
timing is key.
Efficacy
The efficacy of protein hydrolysate
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has been tested inmultiple human
studies and has shown to:
• Increase physical performance and endurance/stamina (time to
fatigue)
• Promote protein synthesis during and after exercise
• Accelerate muscle recovery and reduce DOMS (Delayed Onset
MuscleSoreness)
• Increasepost-exercise insulinsecretionwhich results in faster levels
of glucoseuptakeand glycogen resynthesis inmuscle cells.
Clear &NoticeableEffects
In line with the results of scientific tests, a multitude of testimonials
from satisfied consumersdemonstrates the clear andnoticeableeffects
of protein hydrolysate
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. These include reduced muscle soreness and
fatigue, faster recovery, increasedendurance/stamina,morepower and
faster muscle growth. The clear and noticeable effect is a result of the
efficient and instant delivery of amino acids during and directly after
intense exercise.
Applications
Proteinhydrolysate
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canbeused tocreateavarietyofpleasant-tasting
instant powder formulations, drinks, gelsandenergybars. Due to itshigh
solubility, thirst-quenching formulationscaneasilybedeveloped fordifferent
sports nutrition concepts includingendurance, recovery, weight gainer or
leanmusclemassgainer.Evenpureversionsofproteinhydrolysate
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canbe
developed indifferent flavours thatmask the typical bitternessof peptides
completely –a real breakthrough in performance nutrition.
Additional Information
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Apatentedprotein hydrolysatePeptoPro
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byDSM
