All About Protein
Protein. We all know it is important, but why? What makes this critical nutrient so important that all life here on Earth depends on it – from eukaryotic bacteria 3.5 billion years ago to life as we know it today?
Protein is literally the currency of life here on Earth. Much like cash can be used to purchase just about anything you want, protein is used to support your body in just about any way you can imagine.
Most people are aware that protein is essential for muscle repair, growth and maintenance, but did you know that it is also critical to your daily energy levels, mental performance, positive mood balance and general feelings of well being? Everything from brain chemistry and immune system function, to healthy skin, nails and hair, and even proper bone formation; the cells that compose blood and all our internal organs, connective tissue and even the fluid that lubricates our joints – all require adequate daily supplies of protein to function properly.
And not just any protein will do. All proteins are not created for the purpose of human nutrition. High quality protein for humans would ideally be easily and highly absorbable and contain an amino acid profile similar to that of our own bodies.
If there is insufficient dietary protein, these systems will compete for what is available creating a lack in some systems. If short supply continues our bodies will break down and use our own tissue stores in a catabolic process we call muscle wasting. One sure way to prevent this competition from occurring is to have ample high quality protein available at all times.
Consider this – depending on the health of our digestive track, stress and fitness levels, only a portion of the whole proteins (chicken, eggs, steak, dairy, fish, etc) we consume on a daily basis are actually absorbed and taken up into our cells. The balance is moved out as waste. This is because all the protein found in whole foods as well as most protein supplements requires significant digestion before it can be absorbed throughout the body.
Hydrolyzed Protein Delivers Higher Absorption
How can we absorb more of the protein we consume? Let’s use a simple analogy to illustrate the answer. Imagine a basketball (whole protein molecule) and a chain link fence (barrier to absorption). There is no way to fit the basketball through the holes in the fence – it is simply too large and bulky to pass through. Now imagine that instead of a basketball, we had a handful of marbles (highly hydrolyzed protein molecules). The marbles are able to fit through the holes in the fence and pass to the other side without any further significant reduction in size. This simple analogy demonstrates the digestion that must be done to break down (hydrolyze) whole proteins into a significantly smaller size so that absorption can occur.
Now imagine if there were a product that contained the molecular-sized marbles that were ready to be absorbed into the blood. Enter Proto Whey! Proto Whey is a unique form of protein designed for quick and complete absorption. In fact, it is so nutritionally superior that it is commonly given to individuals with chronic debilitating diseases, and others with increased protein needs such as professional athletes, weekend warriors, dieters and any person looking to fortify their daily protein needs. It is the only 100% pure and highly hydrolyzed whey protein in the market, guaranteed to provide your body with superior nutritional value over other protein supplements.