Protein is an essential macronutrient to both build and maintains your muscle mass. You can assure yourself that by adding high-quality proteins to your meals, your body will be supplied with much-needed amino acids for protein synthesis. Obviously, your protein intake needs to be as per your requirements and customized to your goals.
A general recommendation is 1.2-1.4 g protein per kilogram of body weight for endurance training and 1.6-1.7g protein per kilogram of body weight for resistance training. To amp up absorption especially when doing intense exercises such as resistance training, every meal you have should have protein in it.
But, all proteins are not created equal.
Some provide our bodies with all of the essential amino acids, while others are low in one or more essential amino acids, namely incomplete proteins. It is the essential amino acids that our bodies can’t make from other sources, and thus, they must be a part of our diets. That’s why you need to supplement yourself with ‘complete’ proteins.
But, even complete proteins are not created equal.
Some of them have a larger amount of essential amino acids and others are not so easily digested by our systems. In some cases, complete proteins also have carbohydrates and fats in larger quantities than required.
To evaluate protein quality and its digestibility, the Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acids Score (PDCAAS) is utilized. A PDCAAS of 1.0 refers to the highest quality protein.
Here are three of highest quality amino acids from the Beyond Raw® Chemistry Labs™ range that can provide your body with all the protein it needs:
L-CARNITINE
Derived from amino acids, L-Carnitine is a nutritional compound that facilitates the metabolism of long-chain fatty acids. It is synthesized by the body, but it can also be taken as a supplement to help the body produce energy and boost both your performance and your physique. Besides being a performance and fat-burner supplement, Carnitine is also important for enhancing heart and brain function, movement of muscles, regulating blood sugar and many other body processes.
L-GLUTAMINE
Although Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the blood, there are times such as during intense exercises when your muscle glutamine stores are depleted due to the increase in the release of glutamine from muscle cells. Hence, the need for supplementation. L-Glutamine plays an important role in muscle function and growth both during and after exercise. Another important function of this amino acid supplement is to boost the immune system and also, support intestinal health.
BETA-ALANINE
A precursor to carnosine, Beta-alanine is clinically shown to reduce acid build-up during exercise, owing to its muscle-pH buffering properties. This supplement acts as a key muscles fatigue controlling factor and is most effective when taken during anaerobic exercises like high-intensity interval training that last from one to four minutes. It is also known to enhance exercise and athletic performance.
When it comes to choosing a protein source for your fitness routine, the quality matters. Beyond Raw® Chemistry Labs™ offers you supplementation free of impurities that make every goal of yours attainable.
