Protein Sensation 81 Chocolate Truffle 2 lb.

The importance of protein in nutrition and health cannot be overemphasized. Proteins are essential nutritionally because of their constituent amino acids, which the body must have in order to synthesize its own variety of proteins and nitrogen-containing molecules that make life possible. 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.

Because of this, many of us use a protein powder. Whey protein has been the most popular choice because it is inexpensive and is absorbed fast. However, this strength is also its weakness. Whey is absorbed so fast that it’s fully digested in approximately 90 minutes. Your body can only use so much of the amino acid surge that follows the ingestion of whey. Because you're getting a big intake of amino acids immediately there maybe no amino acids left over to nourish your muscles and keep you in positive nitrogen balance in the hours leading up to your next meal.

Which means that after your muscles get their initial fill of amino acids, you could go catabolic in the hours that follow. What you need then, is a protein source that is broken down and absorbed slowly. This type of protein source should provide amino acids to your muscles for hours, so that your muscles don't starve in between meals. To get around this problem Ultimate Nutrition developed a time-release protein to fuel your muscles with amino acids.

A Superior Blend of Proteins

A protein blend consisting of multiple sources of protein is superior to any single-protein source, including whey, for sustained time-release nutritional support.

Protein Sensation 81 is made with NitroPro7™; Ultimate Nutrition's unique protein blend, consisting of

Premium Ultra and Microfiltrated Whey Protein Concentrate
Undenatured Milk Protein Concentrate
Micellar Casein
Undenatured Egg White Albumen
Pure Bioactive Whey Protein Isolate
Partially Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
Calcium Caseinate

Which proteins for use at what time?

Whey proteins such as hydrolysate, isolate, and concentrate give your body a surge of amino acids immediately after you consume them. These proteins stimulate protein synthesis and make them great for lean muscle growth.
Then the mid-release proteins take over. Egg protein is considered the most perfect source of protein because it is complete in essential amino acids, branch chain amino acids and glutamic acid. It is completely and easily absorbed by the body.
Protein such as micellar casein, calcium caseinate and milk protein concentrate take much longer to digest and can be considered the extended release proteins, lasting up to 6 hours, thereby giving the body more time to fully digest and absorb those nutrients.

This makes these milk proteins ideal for use as an evening protein shake also. Milk Protein concentrate is made up of both whey protein and casein. It offers the best of both worlds. Casein is much more effective at preventing muscle wasting than whey. Calcium caseinate also contains over three times the levels of calcium as whey, making it a valuable component to boost calcium levels in your body.

A more complete source of protein means you’ll enjoy faster lean muscle gains and quicker recovery after workouts. Time-Release means continuous protein nourishment of your muscles throughout the day and also before bedtime when your body works it’s hardest to recover!

Protein Sensation 81 is low in fat and carbs, and mixes instantly. Protein Sensation 81 is available in 3 mouth-watering flavors; Iced Vanilla Cream, Chocolate Truffle, and Berry Blast Off.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 scoop (19.7 g)
Servings per container: 46
Amount per serving		% Daily Value*
Calories	80
Calories from fat	10
Total fat	1 g	2%
Saturated fat	0.5 g	3%
Trans fat	0 g	#
Cholesterol	15 mg	4%
Sodium	35 mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate	2 g	1%
Dietary fiber	0 g	0%
Sugars	1 g	#
Protein	16 g	32%
Vitamin A		1%
Calcium		11%
Vitamin C		0%
Iron		1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie-per-day diet.
# Daily value not established

Ingredients: (listed for Chocolate Truffle Flavor) NitroPro7 (Ultimate Nutrition's unique protein blend, consisting of Premium Ultra and Microfiltrated Whey Protein Concentrate, Undenatured Milk Protein Concentrate, Micellar Casein, Undenatured Egg White Albumen, Pure Bioactive Whey Protein Isolate, Partially Hydrolyzed Whey Protein, Calcium Caseinate), Soy Lecithin, Cocoa, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sucralose, and Acetylsulfame Potassium. Contains soy, milk and egg ingredients.

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