Protein is probably the most important supplement for all athletes,
but it is especially indispensable for those involved in long-term,
high intensity endurance training. It is the fuel for the build-up,
mass and toning of the muscle. In fact, protein is essential for
growth and development. The proteins that make up the human body
are not obtained directly from the diet; rather, dietary protein is
broken down into its constituent parts known as amino acids, which
are the basic building blocks of life. That means that it is the
amino acids, and not protein per se, which are essential
nutrients.
Of the 20
amino acids that the body needs to make protein, eleven are
designated as nonessential amino acids because they can be produced
by the human body from other amino acids and do not need to be
obtained from the diet. The remaining nine amino acids cannot be
synthesized by the body and are, therefore, called essential amino
acids. These amino acids must be obtained by degradation of the
dietary protein. All of these essential amino acids must be present
in the body in order for it to build and repair muscle.
The manner
in which the body uses protein during and after exercise is quite
different from the way it utilizes carbohydrates or fat for energy.
In the hours after exercise, the body begins to build the so-called
structural proteins from amino acids for muscle repair and growth,
and remodeling the tissues needed for performance. This is one of
the reasons that athletes should pay particular heed to nutrition
for fast and complete recovery and make it an integral part of
their workout regimen.
Exercise
duration and intensity are important factors in determining which
of the nutrient fuels are burned to gain energy. An exercise
regimen comprising of low- to moderate intensity of long duration
necessitates large quantities of fuel, oftentimes more than
carbohydrates and fat reserves in the body can provide. Therefore,
the body begins to utilize structural and functional proteins
during long-term aerobic exercise. In contrast, high-intensity
exercise of short duration mostly uses glucose, which spares the
protein reservoir of the body.
To meet the
needs of athletes, Ultimate Nutrition has designed 100% Prostar®
Whey Protein to include all the essential and nonessential amino
acids to build the muscle after intense exercise of both short and
long duration. It is a customized blend of all the nutrients,
including immune enhancing factors from whey protein by a
specialized process. Since exercise can take a toll on the immune
system, 100% Prostar® Whey Protein is the nutritional supplement of
choice for those who lead an active lifestyle. 100% Prostar® Whey
Protein is not just for the athlete however. It supports the muscle
maintenance, buildup and toning among individuals who are merely
"weekend warriors." Ultimate Nutrition's 100% Prostar® Whey Protein
is, indeed, the nutrition for the champions!
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