Protein intake according to the pulse principle optimizes muscle building and muscle maintenance.
The bolus principle is understood to mean the rapid, one-time administration of a substance in comparatively larger quantities in order to achieve the quickest possible effect. With the pulse principle, on the other hand, a substance is taken in several, smaller portions and microportions.
When it comes to protein intake, the pulse intake is to be preferred. Not only should high-quality protein be considered; essential amino acids and L-leucine also play an important role. This is because protein synthesis is set in motion by L-leucine (initiator effect). For an optimal effect, at least 2 g of L-leucine and 10 g of essential amino acids are required - a dose that is contained in approx. 20 g of milk protein.
Recommendation
People who specifically build muscle, but also sporty inactive people, especially seniors, should take every 3-5 hours about 20-30 g of high-quality protein or correspondingly about 10 g of essential amino acids, depending on age and body weight.
Suitable protein products
All SPONSER protein products such as WHEY ISOLATE 94, PREMIUM WHEY HYDRO, MULTI PROTEIN, AMINO EAA TABS, EAA INSTANT DRINK, but also PRO RECOVERY, SENIOR PROTEIN and MASS GAINER contain approx. 20-25 g of high-quality protein in the recommended preparation or approx. 10 g of essential amino acids and L-leucine in the recommended range.
Author: Yvonne Forster
Ing. Food Science FH
dipl. nutritionist HF
Image source: #510569726 oatawa / stock.adobe.com
Published on: 8 July 2022