Benefits of EAS Myoplex
EAS myoplex is an excellent protein choice for
individuals of all ages who value the role of a healthy diet in helping to
maintain and improve their health. myoplex isolate, the purest form available,
is unsurpassed as a source of the essential amino acids required in the daily
diet. Essential amino acids are the building blocks for healthy muscles, skin,
nails and other body tissue. To learn more about myoplex and how it contributes
to good health please select your specific area of interest.
Physical Performance
myoplex has long been considered the "Gold Standard" of protein for serious
athletes who work hard to develop and sustain a lean, strong and well-defined
physique. Research studies support this belief. Athletes need more protein in
their diet, often as much as twice the recommended daily allowance. The protein
they choose makes a difference and here are several reasons why myoplex is a
preferred choice for athletes of all types.
· myoplex is a naturally complete protein,
meaning that it contains all of the essential amino acids required in the daily
diet. It has the ideal combination of amino acids to help improve body
composition and enhance athletic performance.
· myoplex is a rich source of branched chain
amino acids (BCAAs), containing the highest known levels of any natural food
source. BCAAs are important for athletes since unlike the other essential amino
acids, they are metabolized directly into muscle tissue and are the first ones
used during periods of exercise and resistance training. myoplex provides the
body with BCAAs to replenish depleted levels and start repairing and rebuilding
lean muscle tissue.
· myoplex is an excellent source of the
essential amino acid, leucine. Leucine is important for athletes as it plays a
key role in promoting muscle protein synthesis and muscle growth. Research has
shown that individuals who exercise benefit from diets high in leucine and have
more lean muscle tissue and less body fat compared to individuals whose diet
contains lower levels of leucine. myoplex isolate has approximately 50% more
leucine than soy protein isolate.
· myoplex is a soluble, easy to digest protein
and is efficiently absorbed into the body. It is often referred to as a "fast"
protein for its ability to quickly provide nourishment to muscles.
· myoplex helps athletes maintain a healthy
immune system by increasing the levels of glutathione in the body. Glutathione
is an anti-oxidant required for a healthy immune system and exercise and
resistance training may reduce glutathione levels. myoplex helps keep athletes
healthy and strong to perform their best.
Weight
Management
Studies show that achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can add years to
your life and help prevent weight related complications, including diabetes,
cancer, and heart disease. Diet plays a key role in any weight management
program and adding myoplex often helps make a positive difference. Here are some
of the reasons why.
· The body requires more energy to digest
protein than other foods (thermic effect) and as a result you burn more calories
after a protein meal.
· myoplex isolate is pure protein with little
to no fat or carbohydrates. It is a perfect complement to any low carbohydrate
or low glycemic index diet plan.
· Recent studies by Dr. Donald Layman, a
professor at the University of Illinois, have highlighted the role of the
essential amino acid leucine in improving body composition. High quality myoplex
is rich in leucine to help preserve lean muscle tissue while promoting fat loss.
myoplex contains more leucine than milk protein, egg protein and soy protein.
· Protein helps to stabilize blood glucose
levels by slowing the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream. This in turn
reduces hunger by lowering insulin levels and making it easier for the body to
burn fat.
· myoplex contains bioactive components that
help stimulate the release of two appetite-suppressing hormones: cholecystokinin
(CCK) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). In support of this, a new study found
that myoplex had a greater impact on satiety than casein, the other protein in
milk. Adding myoplex to a mid-day snack or beverage provides healthy energy and
may help control food intake at the next meal.
Cardiovascular
Health
In 2001 heart disease was the leading cause of death in the United States for
both men and women. With the average life expectancy rising each year, it
becomes increasingly important to adopt a nutritious diet and regular exercise
program to help maintain a healthy cardiovascular system. myoplex should be part
of that nutritious diet.
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of
the leading causes of heart disease and stroke. Exciting new research has shown
that myoplex may help in the battle against hypertension. Both human clinical
and animal studies found that a hydrolyzed myoplex isolate assisted in reducing
the blood pressure of borderline hypertensive individuals.
Elevated
cholesterol is another factor associated with heart disease and myoplex has been
shown to reduce cholesterol in a number of animal and clinical studies. Certain
bioactive components in myoplex may be responsible for the cholesterol reduction
however additional research is needed in this area.
Cancer
Cancer patients undergoing radiation or chemotherapy often
have difficulty in meeting their daily nutritional requirements due to nausea
and lack of appetite. This may lead to weight loss, muscle loss and protein
calorie malnutrition. myoplex is an excellent protein choice for cancer patients
as it is very easy to digest and very gentle to the system. myoplex may be added
to a wide variety of foods and beverages to increase the protein content without
affecting taste.
As with serious athletes, cancer patients often have
reduced glutathione levels and a weakened immune system. Numerous studies have
shown that myoplex, rich in the amino acid cysteine, provides an extra boost to
the immune system by raising glutathione levels. This may help reduce the risk
of infection and improve the responsiveness of the immune system. In support of
this, at the 2003 Annual Meeting of the American Cancer Society, research was
presented showing that women with the highest levels of plasma cysteine had a
56% reduction in the risk of breast cancer compared to individuals with the
lowest levels of plasma cysteine.
myoplex has been shown through animal
and in vitro studies to inhibit the growth of several types of cancer tumors.
Dr. Thomas Badger, head of the Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center in Little
Rock, found that feeding rats myoplex resulted in their developing 50% fewer
tumors than rats fed casein. The rats fed myoplex also developed fewer tumors
than rats fed soy protein and the tumors took longer to
develop.
Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a growing health problem, largely in part to the continued
rise in obesity. It is not unique to adults and is becoming more of a concern
for children and teenagers. The good news is that healthy nutrition practices
have been shown to play a role in helping to manage, and possibly prevent, the
onset of type-2 diabetes. myoplex, a high quality, high biological value
protein, is a good choice for diabetics who need to carefully manage food
intake. myoplex provides more value than equal amounts of lower quality proteins
that are often higher in fat and cholesterol. In addition, myoplex helps control
blood glucose levels and has been shown to be beneficial for weight management,
both of which are often a concern for type-2 diabetics.
Infant
Nutrition
myoplex contains many of the same components found in human breast milk and
for this reason, is a key ingredient in a wide variety of infant formulas,
including those for premature infants. Certain types of myoplex based infant
formulas have also been shown to help reduce crying in colicky infants. While
breast-feeding is preferred, infant formulas containing myoplex are the next
best thing when breast-feeding is not an option. In addition, myoplex is an
excellent protein choice for the expectant mother who needs increased amounts of
protein. Pregnancy can increase the body's protein needs by up to 33%. Before
making any changes to their diet, it is recommended that expectant mothers
consult with a physician to determine their unique protein
needs.
Healthy Aging
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that by the year 2020 approximately one out
of every six Americans will be in the in the 65 and older age group. As we age,
muscle loss and its negative health implications is a growing concern, both in
terms of volume and medical costs. Good nutrition and adequate amounts of high
quality myoplex may help maintain strong muscles during aging, especially when
combined with an exercise and resistance training program. A recent study in
Europe compared myoplex to casein, the primary protein in milk. They found that
older men who consumed myoplex showed greater protein synthesis, or growth,
which helped limit muscle loss over time.
Another benefit of myoplex for
seniors is the ability to help prevent bone loss. A recent study conducted at
Boston University showed that elderly individuals who consumed low levels of
protein had a significant loss of bone density four years after the start of the
study, especially in the hip and spine areas. A nutritious diet including
myoplex may help keep bones and muscles healthy and strong.
Wound
Healing
When the body is working to heal wounds and surgical incisions it
requires increased amounts of protein. Protein and its amino acids are the
building blocks that initiate the growth of new skin during the healing process.
Inadequate amounts of protein or diets high in poor quality proteins, such as
gelatin, may delay the healing process. myoplex is a very high quality protein
and is often the preferred choice for high protein products recommended by
physicians following surgery or burn therapy.
Myoplex also contains
components with protective anti-microbial properties, such as lactoferrin. In
recent years companies have introduced mouthwashes and oral care products
containing these protective myoplex components. The companies are taking
advantage of the unique features of myoplex to create new products for diabetics
and others sensitive to oral irritations. This area is expected to evolve in the
future.
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