First rule of gym club… consume enough protein! Protein is an essential macronutrient that provides the building blocks for of a whole range of tissues, especially muscles. There are numerous forms of protein and making a choice can get overwhelming… animal based… plant based… complete…hydrolysed… dehydrated beef…even ground bug based!!…What if you don’t want to compromise on specific benefits of different forms? Well, have you ever had a three-whey?… I’m talking about R1s blend protein powder formulated from whey concentrates, isolates, and hydrolysates.
Why you NEED protein
Optimal protein intake is essential for most health goals that benefit from increases in lean muscle mass, including fat loss, muscle growth and optimal athletic performance. This is because protein consumption stimulates protein synthesis and can result in an anabolic response (a state where protein synthesis outweighs protein breakdown). In order to maintain muscle mass or have a net growth, protein synthesis MUST outweigh protein breakdown. Exercise significantly increases protein breakdown and so a protein rich meal is necessary to support anyone partaking in exercise. Scientific studies show that approximately 20 grams of protein is the optimal amount of protein to support post- exercise skeletal muscle reconditioning (the elderly require a bit more) – R1 whey blend has you covered with 24g of protein per serve.
A blend of the best:
R1 whey blend consists of 100% Whey Protein from 3 sources: concentrates, isolates, and hydrolysates. In addition to providing a rich source of protein, each source contains unique benefits for overall health and muscle growth.
Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) is high in immunoglobulins that support and enhance the immune system. WPC is also rich in cysteine and glutamate, which serve as precursors of glutathione, a potent antioxidant to help combat stress and muscle breakdown.
Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) is the highest in naturally occurring BCAA content, which enhances protein synthesis and muscle building and decreases recovery time (check out the previous article for full benefits of BCAAs).
Whey Protein Hydrolysate (HWPI) is a protein source that is high in BCAAs but more importantly provides an easily digestible protein source that is readily available for absorption.
Why you NEED R1 Whey Blend
Overall this blend combines to form a multi-talented whey protein supplement designed to be used in all phases of daily life and exercise, including as a snack, post workout or before bedtime. If you’re looking for one protein powder to rule them all…i.e. deliver a range of benefits found in different protein sources with NO fillers, NO gums and NO spiking and of course a great taste (get around my favourite flavour-Chocolate peanut butter)… look no further than R1 WHEY BLEND!
Just encase you want further evidence based reading, check out these scientific reviews:
van Loon LJ. Role of dietary protein in post-exercise muscle reconditioning. Nestle Nutr Inst Workshop Ser. 2013;75:73-83. doi: 10.1159/000345821. Epub 2013 Apr 16.
Bell SJ. Whey protein concentrates with and without immunoglobulins: a review. J Med Food. 2000 Spring;3(1):1-13. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2000.3.1.
