Proteins for active lifestyle and healthy aging
Proteins for active lifestyle and healthy aging
Today’s consumers are increasingly concerned about their health and well-being. They are paying closer attention to their diet to both improve their health and ensure they age well. High-protein products are a key component of this approach. Consumers thus incorporate proteins into their diet as part of an active lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and reduced sedentary time. This active lifestyle also plays a crucial role in healthy aging, the process of growing older while maintaining physical and mental well-being through proper nutrition, exercise and preventive care.
The importance of proteins in active lifestyle and healthy aging1,2
Proteins play a number of key roles in our bodies. They are involved in various mechanisms that support health:
Tissue building and repair
Proteins are essential for growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues. They support muscle building, wound healing, and cell renewal. Thus, proteins are essential for staying active throughout life.
Immune system support
Proteins play a vital role in the immune system. Antibodies that fight infection and disease are in fact proteins. Adequate protein intake therefore strengthens the immune system and helps to resist disease.
Energy and physical performance
Proteins play an essential role in improving physical performance and recovery after exercise.
The key to healthy aging is protein intake through diet and regular physical activity.
The role of Pronativ® native proteins in an active lifestyle and healthy aging
Pronativ® offers two pure, natural, native milk protein powders with a neutral taste, designed for manufacturers looking for higher quality products.
Pronativ® Native Whey Protein
Pronativ® Native Whey Protein is a pure and natural milk protein with minimal processing, derived from a cold filtration process without any additives or chemicals. This process preserves the protein in its purest form, maintaining its native shape, natural properties and overall nutritional value.
With its outstanding nutritional profile, Pronativ® Native Whey Protein has excellent biological properties. It provides the necessary amount of leucine, ensuring improved muscle function and stimulating muscle synthesis.
Pronativ® Native Whey Protein helps consumers stay in shape by replenishing their reserves of amino acids and proteins, reducing muscle soreness, and promoting faster recovery after a workout. It is also easily digested, making it a highly effective supplement to support overall health and physical well-being.
Pronativ® Native Micellar Casein
Pronativ® Native Micellar Casein is a pure and natural milk protein, enriched to contain 85 to 87% of micellar casein, compared to 80% in the original milk. It is produced through a delicate physical process that maintains the integrity of the protein in its purest form, preserving its native shape and nutritional value.
Pronativ® Native Micellar Casein has excellent biological properties. Thanks to slow digestion, it ensures a prolonged release of amino acids into the bloodstream, providing a feeling of satiety. This limits muscle breakdown during periods of fasting and prevents sarcopenia, an age-related muscle loss.
Native Pronativ® Micellar Casein is rich in bioavailable calcium, which is absorbed by our body and incorporated into our bones.
Native Pronativ® Micellar Casein is an effective ingredient for maintaining muscle mass and facilitating recovery after a physical activity. It supports both muscular and skeletal well-being.
Applications
Pronativ® native proteins can be incorporated into protein-enriched fruit gels. The aim is to offer an appetizing, easy-to-swallow product in a small volume of protein concentrate.3
Pronativ® can also be used in a wide range of products, such as ready-to-drink beverages and cream desserts.
References
- Dietary Protein and Muscle Mass: Translating Science to Application and Health Benefit. Link available: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6566799/#sec3-nutrients-11-01136title
- What Are Proteins and What Is Their Function in the Body? Link available: https://www.eufic.org/fr/que-contient-la-nourriture/article/proteines-qu-est-ce-que-c-est-et-quelle-est-leur-fonction-dans-l-organisme/
- Lactalis Ingredients. Meet the Growing Demand for Healthy Aging with Innovative, High-Protein Products. Link available: https://www.lactalisingredients.com/fr/news/blog/tirer-parti-de-linteret-croissant-pour-le-bien-vieillir-pour-proposer-des-produits-enrichis-en-proteines/. February 2020.
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