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PROSTAR
WHEY GOURMET
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developed ProStar® Whey Gourmet to be
the one protein you will
actually look forward to using.
Available in 6 Delicious Flavors
and now two New Gourmet Flavors, ProStar® Whey
Gourmet mixes up smooth
and creamy— even in water. With ProStar®
Whey Gourmet you are paying for
whey protein, not carbs, and
you’re getting more servings per
container than most other
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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 complete
recovery fast 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 Prostar Whey 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, Prostar Whey is the nutritional
supplement of choice for those who lead an
active lifestyle. Prostar Whey is not just
for the athlete however. It supports the
msucle maintenance, buildup and toning among
individuals who are merely "weekend
warriors." Furthermore, it provides
wholesome support for compromised or wasting
muscle due to advancing years. Ultimate
Nutrition's Prostar Whey is, indeed, the
nutrition for the champions! |
SELECTED REFERENCES
- Chang, T., Wen, A. and Goldberg, A., "The Metabolic fates of Amino Acids and the Formation of Glutamine in Skeletal Muscle," J. Biol. Chem.: 253, 3685, 1978
- DiPrampero, P., "Energetics of Muscular Exercise," Biochem.
Pharmacol.: 89, 143, 1981
- Jacobs, I., "Sprint Training Effects on Muscle Myoglobin, Enzymes, Fiber Types, and Blood Lactate," Med.
Sci. Sports Exer.: 19, 369, 1987
- Murray, M. and Pizzorno, J., Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Prima Publishing, Rocklin, California, 1998
- Champe, P. and Harvey, R., Biochemistry, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1994
- Holloszy, J., "Adaptation of Skeletal Muscle to Endurance Exercise," Med Sci Sports: 7, 155, 1975
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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
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How is Prostar
Whey Taken?
It can be ingested in many different
ways. Most commonly, it is either mixed
with water or a nutritious beverage. It
can be taken numerous times during the
day to boost energy, but it is most
beneficial if taken immediately after
intense exercise. Two or three servings
daily are recommended for those involved
in vigorous exercise to ensure
maintenance of positive nitrogen
balance. This allows the body to repair
and build muscle and minimize muscle
breakdown.
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How Does Prostar
Whey Boost Immunity?
Whey protein is quite singular in its
property to boost immunity by increasing
the body's own antioxidants. In
addition, Prostar Whey is blended such
that the immune boosting proteins are
retained, which include b-globulin, a-lactalbumin,
glycomacropeptide, immunoglobulins and,
among others, lactoferrin. All
constituents in this category inherently
boost the immune system, which does
become weakened somewhat with sustained
exercise regimens.
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How Does Prostar
Whey Taste?
Prostar Whey has been blended with
natural strawberry and vanilla flavors
to overcome the chemical taste that the
amino acids normally tend to have.
Importantly, its taste is the result of
a complex low-temperature that utilizes
proprietary refinements to capture the
beneficial principles in whey.
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Does Prostar Whey
Induce Growth Hormone?
Insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is the
hormone released during growth hormone
metabolism. The amount of IGF-1 produced
is determines the extent 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. Hydrolyzing whey
increases its biological value (please
see Ultimate Nutrition's Webpage on
Super Amino 2000) that, in turn,
increases the release of IGF-1 making
whey the best body-building protein
available by far.
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