Protein supplies the amino acids your body needs to build and repair muscle tissue. While there are a variety of different sources (e.g., dairy, beef, poultry, and fish), protein powders (e.g. ISOxp™) and amino acid formulas (e.g. AMINOVOL^®) offer convenience while providing a superior amino acid profile for optimal muscle and strength development.

FORM: Powder (mix with water, milk), liquid and pills.

FUNCTION: Supplement high protein diet (Isolate, blends), meal replacement (protein with fats/ carbs), weight gainer (protein with higher fat and carbs), muscle builders (protein + fats, carbs, vitamins, glutamine, etc.).

Protein FAQ

What is protein?

Protein is a macronutrient or source of food energy that provides four calories per gram and is essential for all athletes.

Why do I need protein?

Protein is essential for building muscle. When you consume protein your body breaks down this macronutrient into its components – amino acids. These amino acids are then used to form a variety of different proteins in the body, including muscle tissue. However, the benefits of protein go beyond muscle growth.

Protein is also highly thermogenic, which means protein causes you to burn calories just by eating it. In fact, up to 35 percent of the calories that come from protein can be used for heat production (a process referred to as thermogenesis). For example, if you consumed 250 grams of protein per day (Note: There are 4 calories to every gram of protein) for a total of 1000 calories (4 calories x 250 grams of protein), you could burn up to 350 calories (1000 calories x 35 percent) just by eating protein.

Finally, protein satisfies hunger better than either fat or carbohydrates. This means, that you would need to eat more calories of fat, or carbohydrates than protein to achieve the same feeling of satisfaction.

What are the amino acids?

There are 20 standard amino acids, nine of which are known as essential with the remaining termed as non-essential. When an amino acid is classified as essential, it simply means that your body can’t produce it, and it must come from a food you eat or a supplement you take. If any of these essential amino acids are missing, growth stops.

What’s the difference between protein sources?

There are several differences between protein sources (e.g., casein, poultry, beef, fish and whey) that you should be aware of. First, all protein sources have different amino acids profiles. In other words, each protein source will have lower or higher amounts of each amino acid than another.

Second, protein sources are digested at different rates than others. Slow-digesting proteins, such as casein, breakdown slowly and release amino acids into the bloodstream over a prolonged period of time. On the other hand, fast-digesting proteins, such as whey, breakdown quickly and release amino acids into the bloodstream at a faster rate.

Finally, some proteins have a lower fat content than others. For example, egg whites, chicken breast and whey are very low in fat. While protein sources like salmon and egg yolks, which contain essential fats (meaning your body can’t make them) have a higher fat content.

What is the best protein to consume?

There isn’t one protein source that can be considered the best. Each protein source has its redeeming qualities, so it’s best to consume a variety of different protein sources throughout the day. For example, athletes would be wise to consume whey protein in the morning and post-workout when their muscles are slightly depleted from an overnight fast and workout, respectively. On the other hand, a slow-digesting protein, such as casein, would be best consumed throughout the day or before sleep to provide a prolonged, steady release of amino acids.

How much protein should I consume?

The general recommendation is between 1.25 – 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight with athletes and serious weight trainers at the lower range and bodybuilders at the higher range of the recommendation.