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Reflex Casein Protein

In a ground breaking study the most important findings were:

• Casein was found to inhibit muscle breakdown by 34% over a 7 hour period.
• Blood plasma amino acid concentrations remained significantly higher over a 7 hour period with casein compared to whey.
• Blood plasma amino acid concentrations dropped dramatically after 3 hours in the group consuming whey.
• Although blood plasma levels dropped dramatically with Whey, the net increase in protein synthesis was boosted by 68%.
• Unique ability to slow the digestion of protein.

In a ground breaking study(1), carried out by Dr Yves Boire, the differences in metabolic responses of Whey Protein and Casein were individually observed over a 7 hour period in 16 young & healthy volunteers. The findings were very interesting, and have shown that both Casein and Whey have very different applications when it comes to maintaining and building muscle tissue.

The reason for Casein's ability to sustain such a lengthy release of amino acids is because of its unique digestibility. It forms a gel in the stomach, slowing the transit time in the digestive system, and thus slows the digestion of the protein.

These findings demonstrate casein as the perfect protein source when a positive nitrogen balance is preferred for more than 3 hours. e.g when you are sleeping, or a prolonged period during the day. Whereas whey protein is seen as the preferred protein source for increasing protein synthesis. e.g between meals and after workouts.

Micellar Casein, like all Reflex products, is made in the U.K to the highest standards possible. Adhering to strict IS09001 procedures you are guaranteed a quality product every time.

References

1. BOIRIE Y, DANGIN M, GACHON P, VASSON MP , MAUBOIS JL, BEAUFRERE B. Slow and fast dietary proteins differently modulate postprandial protein accretion. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 1997

Label Information:

Nutrition Information per 100g

K Calories 354
K Joules 1501
Protein 80
Carbohydrate 4.0
Fat 1.5
Sodium 80mg
Calcium 2110mg

Ingredients:

Milk Protein Concentrate(80% Micellar Casein, 20% Whey Protein), flavourings, carboxy methyl cellulose, natural colourings, artificial sweeteners (aspartame*, acesulfame k), Lactospore pro-biotics.

Servings and Dosage

2lb (909gms) Container
Serving size : 45gm - 20 servings per container

Instuctions for use:

Take 3 heaped measures (approx. 45gms) and mix with 450ml of water or skim milk.

Consume one serving before bedtime. You can also take a serving before a prolonged period of time(where more than 3 hours passes before food is eaten again).

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