THE RIGHT PROTEIN SUPPLY FOR YOU - WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK OUT FOR?

October 31, 2022

When looking for the best protein supply for you, you can quickly become overwhelmed by the wide range of different sources:

Soy isolate, BCAAs, casein, whey, collagen, vegan mixtures...

How do you find out which protein from the seemingly endless selection is right for you and your goals?

Regardless of your diet, there are a few essential factors you should consider when choosing a protein powder or supplement:

Bioavailability:

To really benefit from the protein source, you should choose a protein formulation with a complete amino acid profile. This is essential for protein synthesis. Vegan protein mixtures in particular often lack a large proportion of the 9 essential amino acids.

Only if your body can absorb and optimally process the active ingredients will you achieve truly positive effects in the long term.

The quality of the ingredients:

As with all foods and food supplements, the sourcing and composition of the formulations is crucial. Look for pure, natural ingredients with no added fillers, binders or sugar. If you do choose animal protein, make sure it comes from grass-fed sources without added hormones and antibiotics.

Intolerances and allergens:

Food intolerances or allergies are another factor that should be taken into account when choosing a protein powder. Some people are sensitive to dairy products, grains, nuts, eggs or other proteins.

ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS (EAAs)

EAAs is the group of 9 amino acids - histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine - that are considered "essential" because they must be regularly consumed through food and the body cannot produce them on its own. However, they are crucial for critical processes such as physique, performance, skin appearance, the immune system and metabolism.

PEAS PROTEIN

Pea protein (unlike peas or legumes themselves) contains low levels of gut-irritating lectins and phytic acid, while delivering a complete protein profile when extracted through a highly efficient hydrolysis process¹. It is particularly rich in lysine, arginine, BCAAs, enzymes, vitamins and minerals.

Studies have shown that pea protein is an effective source to increase muscle mass after strength training due to its high content of the essential amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine². In addition, it has been shown to lead to a high feeling of satiety compared to whey protein².

As pea protein is both gluten- and dairy-free, it is particularly easy to digest.

The biggest disadvantage of pea protein isolate is that it lacks the amino acid cystine (an oxidized form of cysteine), which is necessary for the synthesis of many proteins. It is therefore essential to obtain cysteine from another protein source. Rice protein is particularly suitable, which is why it was deliberately chosen for the formulation of Pure Performance Protein.

RICE PROTEIN

The right combination of rice and pea protein is considered to be just as effective for muscle performance and regeneration as whey protein isolate (whey) without the risk of negative allergen-related effects.

Rice protein is rich in cysteine and contains a lower proportion of lysine, which is why it optimally complements pea protein. Taken together, they result in a more complete amino acid profile.

COLLAGES

Research has shown that collagen can be extremely beneficial for your immune system.⁴ Collagen can also help with energy production, maintaining healthy DNA, detoxification, digestion and the repair of joints, tendons, cartilage, skin, nails, hair and organs.⁵ ⁶ ⁷ ⁸

Collagen protein is produced in the same way as bone broth; by low and slow heating to preserve the nutrients and amino acids. You may have heard of "hydrolyzed collagen" or "collagen peptides". These forms have been more aggressively processed through hydrolysis to provide smaller protein structures that can be more easily broken down and absorbed by your body.

Due to its positive properties for skin and hair, the formulation of our 6 Elements Skin Repair Supplement contains bioavailable marine collagen.

PURE PERFORMANCE PROTEIN

Our PURE PERFORMANCE PROTEIN combines bioavailable rice, pea and hemp protein with the complete spectrum of essential amino acids.

Maca, lucuma, spirulina and matcha provide additional energy and important micronutrients.

As DALUMA Pure Performance Protein is odorless and tasteless, you can easily transform any meal into an effective source of protein: Mix it into smoothies, muesli or soups.

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