THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTEIN:

Protein is the fuel for the build-up, mass and toning of muscle. In fact, protein is essential. Many athletes still do not realise that you have to consume protein daily in order to increase or maintain muscle mass.

WHAT IS TIME RELEASE PROTEIN?

A study performed at the University of Clermont, France, investigated protein absorption rates. Whey protein was absorbed ultra fast. Casein protein was absorbed at a much slower rate (3 to 4 hours). For optimum bodybuilding, mixing fast & slow proteins works. Fast protein is great post workout. At night, a slow protein fights muscle wastage (catabolism) while you sleep, by “drip feeding” protein into your blood stream over several hours. Combining “fast/slow” proteins like this, you’re truly getting the best of both worlds. This is the structure of Ripfast’s iNFINITi protein & Mass De Luxe.

FURTHER EVIDENCE

A recent 10 week study at Baylor University, USA found that men who consumed a protein combination similar but actually weaker than Ripfast iNFINITi, gained 50% more muscle than those who drank whey protein alone. Another Baylor study showed increases of 8% more muscle in weight lifting men who used this protein combination in a protein shake than those who didn’t.

WHAT ABOUT EGG & SOYA PROTEIN?

For decades egg whites were considered “the perfect protein”. Soya protein is the only “complete” non meat plant protein (all others have important amino acids not present). Soya also has a host of extra health benefits simply not available in other protein sources.

GLUTAMINE

Increases growth hormone, muscle mass and recovery whilst driving protein into the muscle cell for muscle growth. “Glutamine gradient” is critical in maintaining and building muscle tissue. The higher the muscle glutamine levels you can maintain, the faster the muscle will grow. It is actually used by hospitals to speed up the recovery of patients with serious injuries. An American Journal of Clinical nutrition study showed, a single 2g oral dose of glutamine elevated circulating growth hormone levels by over 430%.

CLA

A Norwegian study found that participants who supplemented with CLA lost 5% more body fat in a year than those who didn’t. CLA is thought to block excess fat from entering the cell. This will keep the cell its normal size, and not allow it to hold excess fat. CLA has been shown to have a powerful effect on reducing body fat and increasing lean body mass.

BCAA’S

Branched chain amino acids can: stimulate protein synthesis for enhanced lean muscle building, boost the immune system during intense exercise, spare muscle glycogen stores for improved energy, endurance, performance and reduced catabolism (muscle breakdown).

IGF-1

Insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is the hormone released during growth hormone metabolism. The amount of IGF-1 produced determines the effect of growth hormone on growth in general. Studies have shown that IGF-1 rises in direct proportion to the quantity and quality of protein in the diet.