High Protein Shake

Description

Protein is an essential nutrient that is needed in the daily diet and can be found in foods such as meat, fish, eggs, milk and nuts. It plays a key role in maintaining muscle mass as well as contributing to muscle growth . Athletes in particular have an increased need for dietary protein and the recommended protein intake for athletes is 1.2-1.7 g per kg of body weight per day. This protein intake should be consumed in meals spread throughout the day. Physical exercise, and in particular power/strength training, leads to an increase in protein breakdown and protein synthesis. By reducing protein breakdown as a result of exercise, it is important that you consume sufficient protein to stimulate muscle protein synthesis as this is the basis for muscle growth. Studies have shown that consuming 20 g of protein after a workout is sufficient to stimulate maximal muscle protein synthesis (Phillips S., 2012) 1 and may therefore contribute to muscle growth. Whey protein is one of the most complete proteins and contains all essential amino acids. It is rapidly digested and absorbed and has a high leucine content. Etixx High Protein Shake provides approx. 24 g of protein and can be drunk after exercise to stimulate muscle protein synthesis and contribute to muscle growth. 1 Phillips S.Dietary protein requirements and adaptive benefits in athletes. British Journal of Nutrition (2012; 108 (S2): S158-S167.

Who can benefit from Etixx High Protein Shake?

Etixx High Protein Shake is low in carbohydrates and therefore suitable for any athlete who is working on strength, power or explosive exercise. Etixx High Protein Shake can be used in combination with high protein meals. The low carbohydrate content makes this shake good for those on a low carb diet or on weight management programs.