Besides water, protein is the second most abundant organic molecule in the body as an average human body comprises 15-18% of protein¹.
Protein is found throughout the body – in muscle, skin, hair, antibodies, hormones, enzymes and virtually every other part of body tissue². Protein is made up of amino acids which are the initial materials for protein synthesis and constituents of tissue. As protein can’t be stored in the body, it is crucial to replenish the protein supply daily to keep the body functioning normally and maintain good health.
Why is protein important for all ages?
Children – Promotes growth and development of muscles, height and brain cells.
Adults – Builds body strength as well as physical and mental health³'⁴.
Elderly – Maintains muscle mass for optimal body strength and mobility⁵'⁶.
Combining nutrients works better
According to several studies, people who meet daily protein requirements maintain better bone health than those who do not achieve recommended daily protein intake.
Protein not only stimulates muscle protein synthesis but also enhances calcium metabolism. A combination of protein with calcium and other bone nutrients, such as magnesium, vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 helps provide higher integrity and density to your muscles and bones when compared with taking protein or calcium supplementation alone⁷.
Magnesium, vitamins D3 and K2 can significantly improve bone health as magnesium and vitamin D3 enhance the absorption and utilisation of calcium while vitamin K2 helps to improve bone density, prevent heart disease and arterial calcification by directing calcium to the bones and teeth and keeping the calcium away from the arteries⁸'⁹.
Biogrow HPF-5 PLUS is an improved formula with a unique blend of plant protein and digestive fibre, fortified with bone health nutrients.
Biogrow HPF-5 PLUS is an improved formula with a unique blend of plant protein and digestive fibre, fortified with bone health nutrients such as calcium, magnesium and vitamins D3 and K2. It contains no added sugar and is low in fat, cholesterol-free and lactose-free. It is suitable for all ages as well as vegans as the ingredients in Biogrow HPF-5 PLUS are not derived from animal sources. One scoop of Biogrow HPF-5 PLUS (≈16g) daily can provide:
• ≥61% of plant protein (non-genetically modified organism soy and pea proteins) complete with all nine essential amino acids for protein synthesis.
• A synergistic effect with magnesium and vitamins D3 and K2 for better absorption, retention, utilisation and deposition of calcium.
• ≥18% of digestive fibre (wheat resistant dextrin) to regulate bowel movement, especially for people with a tendency of constipation.
References:
1. Di Pasquale M.G., 2008. Amino Acids and Proteins for the Athlete: The Anabolic Edge.p.3
2. Havard T.H.Chan, 2018. The Nutrition Source – Protein.
3. Anne et. al., 2017. Amount, Distribution, and Quality of Protein Intake Are Not Associated with Muscle Mass, Strength, Powder in Healthy Old Adults without Functional Limitations – An enable Study.
4. Agnieszka et al., 2016. Inappropriate nutrients intake is associated with lower functional status and inferior quality of life in older adults with depression. 11: 1505-1517.
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8. Ballegooijen AJV, et al. Int J Endocrinol. 2017. Volume 2017. 1-12. doi: 10. 1155/2017/7454376
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