Proteins for weight management
Proteins for weight management
As a key component of a balanced diet, proteins play a vital role in weight management. Indeed, proteins are known for their ability to increase satiety and support slow digestion, which is necessary for weight management.
Today, demand for weight management solutions is increasing and different approaches such as bariatric surgery and drugs like semaglutide have grown in prominence.
In addition to these medical solutions, more and more brands are offering protein-based products.
At Pronativ®, we have developed 2 products to meet the challenges of weight management. Pronativ® Native Micellar Casein and Pronativ® Native Whey Protein are both proteins for weight management.
The importance of proteins in weight management and bariatric surgery
Protein and weight management1
Proteins help to increase satiety, reduce cravings, reduce calorie intake and stabilize blood sugar levels. They improve metabolism by providing energy, which promotes more effective weight loss.
Proteins also play a crucial role in maintaining muscle mass -they increase the basal metabolic rate, which means more calories are burned being at rest-, which is important for weight loss.
Protein and post-surgery2
After bariatric surgery, patients need to radically change their eating habits, in particular by significantly reducing the amount of food. Consuming proteins increases the feeling of satiety, which make the transition easier. It also stabilizes blood sugar levels, which is essential to avoid energy fluctuations.
Proteins play an important role in maintaining muscle mass after bariatric surgery, helping to keep metabolism high. They also help with tissue repair and wound healing after surgery.3
Adequate protein intake helps prevent common nutritional deficiencies after bariatric surgery.
The role of Pronativ® native proteins in weight management
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.
Pronativ® Native Whey Protein
Pronativ® Native Whey Protein is a high-quality protein, rich in essential amino acids and rapidly absorbed.
Pronativ® Native Whey Protein has excellent biological properties, such as supporting muscle function and stimulating muscle synthesis. It is also highly digestible, making it easy for the body to assimilate.
Pronativ® Native Whey Protein plays a crucial role in muscle recovery, especially after bariatric surgery, where the risk of deficiency is high.4
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.
Pronativ® Native Micellar Casein is slowly digested, enabling a prolonged release of amino acids. This helps to promote a feeling of satiety, which can be beneficial in controlling appetite and reducing cravings.
Pronativ® Native Micellar Casein also plays an important role in muscle recovery and stabilization of muscle mass, especially after bariatric surgery, where the risk of deficiency is high.4
Applications
Pronativ® Native Micellar Casein can be used as a meal replacement or as a bedtime snack. Due to its slow digestion, Pronativ® Native Micellar Casein is ideal for use before long periods of fasting or during long intervals between meals.
Pronativ® can be used in a wide range of products, such as ready-to-drink beverages and cream desserts.
References
- QNT. Proteins for Weight Loss.
- NIH. Endocrine and Nutritional Management of the Post-Bariatric Surgery patient: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. 2010 Nov;95(11):4823-43.
- ANSES, les protéines, 2013
- Bertoni, Assessment of Protein Intake in the First Three Months after Sleeve Gastrectomy in Patients with Severe Obesity, Published online Feb 27 2021. doi: 10.3390/nu13030771
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