Protein blends
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A protein blend is a true mixture, carefully formulated to get the most out of each individual source used, but also to achieve a higher level of functionality precisely because these different sources are used at the same time.
What is the purpose of a supplement of this kind?
To reach the highest protein content while modulating the rate of absorption, in order to improve the feeling of fullness and optimise digestion.
Using a protein mix is certainly a strategic choice in the eating and supplementation plan of an athlete, but also of anyone who, regardless of any kind of physical activity, wants to increase or optimise the protein intake of their diet. In fact, products of this kind are not recommended only for those who need a greater, targeted protein intake because of a particularly active lifestyle or very intense sporting activity and heavy muscular effort; an increased protein requirement, with absorption spread over a longer post-meal period to promote greater satiety, could be beneficial in low-calorie weight-loss diets, with the aim of keeping the diet sustainable both physically and mentally.
According to World Health Organization guidance, protein intake in an individual's eating plan should always be kept above 1g per kg of body weight. Beyond these basic guidelines, it is not unusual to see amounts above 2g of protein per kg of body weight in the nutrition plans of athletes or people on low-calorie diets. To reach these amounts, the normal protein intake from food may not be enough or, for reasons of organisation and time management, may at least be difficult to achieve.
Think, for example, of the most classic Italian breakfast, a croissant and cappuccino at the café. The protein intake would be around 3-6g at most, coming from the milk proteins. A protein blend like the one on offer could be ideal for reaching the 20-30g of protein needed at least in the 3 main meals of the day (for an adult man weighing 70kg who eats 140g of protein a day, the protein share at breakfast and in snacks proves decisive). A further advantage is the long-lasting satiating effect, which lets you get at least to your mid-morning snack, or even to lunch, without excessive hunger pangs.
MIRABOL PROTEIN 94 AND 97% is the answer to all these needs.
By looking separately at the two cases described above alongside the technical characteristics of the protein powder, the reasons behind a mixed formulation such as MIRABOL PROTEIN become clear.
All athletes who do intense physical activity, from endurance to strength sports in the gym and combat sports, may need a protein supplement to cover their increased requirements, especially for essential amino acids. The protein synthesis triggered by tissue turnover, as a result of the many muscle fibres involved during exercise, requires complete, well-balanced sources such as the high-biological-value proteins found in milk and eggs. It is no coincidence that these two sources are taken as the reference when assessing any other protein, whether animal or plant. For athletes, using a product with this composition provides not only the nutritional completeness they need but also great versatility of use, from post-workout, mainly thanks to the whey protein fraction, which is faster to digest and absorb, to a pre-bedtime snack to mitigate the effect of overnight protein breakdown thanks to the slow casein fraction.
The composition of the various protein fractions allows different rates of digestion and therefore modulated absorption. In particular, the so-called "slow" proteins, the caseins in milk and, to a lesser extent, egg proteins, aggregate into forms called "micelles", which protect their structure and make it harder for digestive enzymes and the acidic environment of the stomach to break down. Whey proteins, on the other hand, are almost completely exposed to digestive mechanisms and are therefore clearly easier and quicker to digest.
Mirabol Protein 94 and 97 differ in protein content and powder purity, mainly because Mirabol 97 contains fewer simple sugars than 94. Mirabol 97 is in fact an ideal product for protein purists, with a neutral flavour precisely so as not to add to the sugar content, to be mixed with water, milk or yoghurt as you like. Mirabol 94, with its wide range of flavours, is certainly able to please even palates less accustomed to protein powder supplements.
Both can be taken by people who are lactose intolerant, thanks to the low concentrations of this milk sugar reached during protein purification, as well as by people with gluten allergies or those following a vegetarian diet.
As always, VOLCHEM pays attention to everything, and special care goes into the origin of the raw materials, above all the whey proteins sourced from selected Irish farms, as well as the complete absence of GMOs.
What is the purpose of a supplement of this kind?
To reach the highest protein content while modulating the rate of absorption, in order to improve the feeling of fullness and optimise digestion.
Using a protein mix is certainly a strategic choice in the eating and supplementation plan of an athlete, but also of anyone who, regardless of any kind of physical activity, wants to increase or optimise the protein intake of their diet. In fact, products of this kind are not recommended only for those who need a greater, targeted protein intake because of a particularly active lifestyle or very intense sporting activity and heavy muscular effort; an increased protein requirement, with absorption spread over a longer post-meal period to promote greater satiety, could be beneficial in low-calorie weight-loss diets, with the aim of keeping the diet sustainable both physically and mentally.
According to World Health Organization guidance, protein intake in an individual's eating plan should always be kept above 1g per kg of body weight. Beyond these basic guidelines, it is not unusual to see amounts above 2g of protein per kg of body weight in the nutrition plans of athletes or people on low-calorie diets. To reach these amounts, the normal protein intake from food may not be enough or, for reasons of organisation and time management, may at least be difficult to achieve.
Think, for example, of the most classic Italian breakfast, a croissant and cappuccino at the café. The protein intake would be around 3-6g at most, coming from the milk proteins. A protein blend like the one on offer could be ideal for reaching the 20-30g of protein needed at least in the 3 main meals of the day (for an adult man weighing 70kg who eats 140g of protein a day, the protein share at breakfast and in snacks proves decisive). A further advantage is the long-lasting satiating effect, which lets you get at least to your mid-morning snack, or even to lunch, without excessive hunger pangs.
MIRABOL PROTEIN 94 AND 97% is the answer to all these needs.
By looking separately at the two cases described above alongside the technical characteristics of the protein powder, the reasons behind a mixed formulation such as MIRABOL PROTEIN become clear.
All athletes who do intense physical activity, from endurance to strength sports in the gym and combat sports, may need a protein supplement to cover their increased requirements, especially for essential amino acids. The protein synthesis triggered by tissue turnover, as a result of the many muscle fibres involved during exercise, requires complete, well-balanced sources such as the high-biological-value proteins found in milk and eggs. It is no coincidence that these two sources are taken as the reference when assessing any other protein, whether animal or plant. For athletes, using a product with this composition provides not only the nutritional completeness they need but also great versatility of use, from post-workout, mainly thanks to the whey protein fraction, which is faster to digest and absorb, to a pre-bedtime snack to mitigate the effect of overnight protein breakdown thanks to the slow casein fraction.
The composition of the various protein fractions allows different rates of digestion and therefore modulated absorption. In particular, the so-called "slow" proteins, the caseins in milk and, to a lesser extent, egg proteins, aggregate into forms called "micelles", which protect their structure and make it harder for digestive enzymes and the acidic environment of the stomach to break down. Whey proteins, on the other hand, are almost completely exposed to digestive mechanisms and are therefore clearly easier and quicker to digest.
Mirabol Protein 94 and 97 differ in protein content and powder purity, mainly because Mirabol 97 contains fewer simple sugars than 94. Mirabol 97 is in fact an ideal product for protein purists, with a neutral flavour precisely so as not to add to the sugar content, to be mixed with water, milk or yoghurt as you like. Mirabol 94, with its wide range of flavours, is certainly able to please even palates less accustomed to protein powder supplements.
Both can be taken by people who are lactose intolerant, thanks to the low concentrations of this milk sugar reached during protein purification, as well as by people with gluten allergies or those following a vegetarian diet.
As always, VOLCHEM pays attention to everything, and special care goes into the origin of the raw materials, above all the whey proteins sourced from selected Irish farms, as well as the complete absence of GMOs.
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