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Sports Nutrition

  • The amino acid profile of whey protein is almost identical to that of skeletal muscle*
  • Provides a high concentration of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) to maintain and repair lean muscle tissue following exercise and to prevent muscle breakdown*
  • Provide BCAAs to help maintain adequate stores of glutamine to limit muscle breakdown an a decline in immune function*
  • May increase glutathione levels to help improve body composition (sustain lean muscle), enhance exercise performance and help maintain immune health*
  • Helps stimulate muscle protein synthesis after exercise to reduce muscle damage and improve endurance*
  • Easily digested, high quality protein to provide additional energy*
  • Provide BCAAs to help prevent fatigue during intense, longer duration sports events*
  • Helps athletes maintain a positive nitrogen balance to minimize muscle breakdown and enhance muscle repair/recovery*

Additional information:  US Whey Proteins In Sports Nutrition - US Dairy Export Council

 

  *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  References available upon request.

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