FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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How much protein should I be getting on a regular basis? (show/hide)

It depends on how often and how much you work out. But the fact is, while the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) for protein is fine for the typical couch potato, it's not going to meet a bodybuilder's or strength athlete's protein needs. Studies have been shown that gut-wrenching workouts mean you need more protein. Try 1- 1.4 g of protein per pound of bodyweight. For example, a 250-pounder needs 250 - 350 g of protein daily.

Why do I need more protein, anyway? (show/hide)

Hard training puts added stress on your body. If you don't get enough protein during training, your body will start to feed on muscle as its source of amino acids. Your body feeding on muscle sounds bad -- because it is bad. It just doesn't make sense to bust ass in the gym for an hour and then not eat enough protein to support your workout.

How should I break up my protein intake? (show/hide)

Opt for frequent intake of small amounts of protein. The goal is to have a smooth, steady flow of amino acids circulating at all times. A little known bodybuilding secret is to sip on protein throughout your work day when trying to pack on pounds or diet off body fat.

Your packaging says PROTEINBLITZ is for gaining or dieting. Which is it? (show/hide)

Believe it or not -- both. Bodybuilders are either packing on muscle or dropping body fat, and protein is crucial for both. High-quality protein aids in muscle recovery so muscles can get bigger and stronger. You also need protein when shedding body fat so your muscle is not used for fuel during calorie restriction.

What is Advanced Fast-Acting Muscle Fuel? (show/hide)

It's been proven in studies that whey protein isolate -- like the kind found in PROTEINBLITZ -- is digested more quickly than other proteins, so it's the best protein when you need a very quick rise amino acids. This is where casein falls short.

When would I need a quick rise in amino acids? (show/hide)

You need amino acids first thing in the morning; or after you've been fasting all night; or immediately before a workout to fuel muscle; or right after working out, to help accelerate your muscles' recovery.

What is nano-filtration? (show/hide)

Nano-filtration is a type of membrane filtration that's an extension of micro-filtration and ultra-filtration. The pores in nano-filtration's membranes are very small, which allows for even greater isolation of the protein into a more pure whey protein isolate. The more pure the whey protein the quicker it will be digested. Other components in the whey, such as fat, can actually slow down digestion.

I heard whey protein is not a good protein to take before bed due to its quick digestion. What say you?

This has become the consensus in the bodybuilding world and is proven out by Boirie, in his study "Slow and fast dietary proteins differently modulate postprandial protein accretion." (Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. Vol. 94. Dec. 1997.) This study is where casein was dubbed a slow protein and whey a fast protein. However, through our research we've found that simply taking 5 g of fiber and 5 g of fish oil per 30 g of PROTEINBLITZ before bedtime produces the desired slow trickle of amino acids so muscle is spared. Then, upon rising, we suggest immediately taking 30 - 60 g of PROTEINBLITZ. We've gotten great results following this routine and have eliminated those crazy dreams sometimes caused by casein intake. (Yes, research shows that the casein in different cheeses causes different types of bizarre dreams! Who needs that?)