Proteins for sport nutrition
Proteins for sport nutrition
With the growing interest in health and fitness in recent years, the sport nutrition market has experienced unprecedented growth. Protein-enriched products, which are the most popular products in the category, account for around
80% of the sport nutrition market1.
Proteins are known for their essential role in muscle function, recovery and energy supply. They enhance performance, recovery and maintain health.
Adapted nutrition is essential for athletes, as it has direct impact on their strength and ability to recover after physical activity. Pronativ® Native Whey Protein or Pronativ® Native Micellar Casein are high-quality proteins ideal for sport nutrition and perfectly suited for use in a diverse range of adapted dietary supplements.
The role of proteins in sport nutrition
Structural role
Proteins are essential for cell formation and renewal, and for building and repairing muscle, bone and skin tissue.
Functional role
Proteins perform a vital role in the transport of oxygen via the blood, the synthesis of red blood cells, and the production of digestive enzymes that are important for boosting metabolism.
Immune role
Proteins strengthen the body’s defenses by producing specific antibodies.
Pronativ® has developed a range of nutritional ingredients ideal for sport nutrition and facilitating the formulation of premium finished products. We offer 2 functional and nutritional proteins fully adapted to the needs of athletes: Pronativ® Native Whey Protein and Pronativ® Native Micellar Casein.
The role of Pronativ® native proteins in sport nutrition
Pronativ® Native Whey Protein and Pronativ® Native Micellar Casein ingredients are pure, natural, native milk proteins, without any added ingredients or chemicals.
They are minimally processed, preserving the whole protein and providing the most complete and nutritious form of protein available anywhere.
This makes our ingredients ideal proteins for sport nutrition.
Pronativ® Native Whey Protein
Pronativ® Native Whey Protein is a pure and complete protein source.
Pronativ® Native Whey Protein is ideal for :
• Pre-training nutrition: the protein has an excellent bioavailability, and is rich in amino acids, especially leucine, which is essential for muscle synthesis. Consuming Pronativ® Native Whey Protein before physical activity provides fast and efficient absorption and ensures that the muscles are prepared for exercise.
• Post-training nutrition: the protein’s rapid absorption helps maintain muscle synthesis and promotes optimal recovery.
Pronativ® Native Micellar Casein
Pronativ® Native Micellar Casein is enriched to contain 85 to 87% of micellar casein, compared to 80% in the original milk.
Pronativ® Native Micellar Casein is ideal for :
• Endurance during training: as it is digested slowly, the amino acids in Pronativ® Native Micellar Casein are released gradually. This allows the protein to fuel the muscles longer.
• Post-training nutrition, at the end of the day: the protein’s slow digestion ensures a gradual release of amino acids, which helps with protein catabolism during fasting period at night.
According to our studies, Pronativ® Native Whey Protein has the following specific benefits:
Improving recovery
Increasing strength
Pronativ® native proteins make it easier to continuously break through plateaus in order to build strength compared to other protein supplements.4
Reducing fatigue
Pronativ® native proteins promote neuromuscular adaptations that improve work capacity and help preserve those adaptations over time.5
Applications
Pronativ® proteins are resistant to heat denaturation; they have biological properties that meet the microbiological quality requirements of the market.
Pronativ® can be used in a wide range of products, such as ready-to-mix powders, ready-to-drink beverages or protein bars.
References
- Fact.MR. Sports Nutrition Market
- ANSES, Les protéines, 2013
- NIH. A Moderate Supplementation of Native Whey Protein Promotes Better Muscle Training and Recovery Adaptations Than Standard Whey Protein. 2018.
- NIH. Four-Month Course of Soluble Milk Proteins Interacts With Exercise to Improve Muscle Strength and Delay Fatigue in Elderly Participants. 2014
- BMC. Effects of Soluble Milk Protein or Casein Supplementation on Muscle Fatigue Following Resistance Training Program: A Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Study. 2014.
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