Protein hydrolyzate

The dietary supplement industry is moving forward. First, manufacturers learned how to hydrolyze protein structures, obtaining a classic whey powder, then the technology went even further, and the first isolate appeared. Today, the food industry has reached a partial digestion of protein so that the athlete does not bother digestion - and this is how the protein hydrolyzate appeared.

What it is

Answering the question, what is a hydrolyzate, we can say that this is a new stage of protein purification. Unlike the classic whey isolate, the proteins in the hydrolyzate undergo partial fermentation with pancreatin. As a result, they break down into smaller amino acid compounds. This has its pros and cons. Among the pluses is the limiting rate of absorption into the blood. Many people compare protein hydrolyzate in absorption rate to branched chain amino acids.

The main disadvantage is the destruction of the amino acid profile. Our body breaks down protein itself in accordance with its own needs. This process occurs in different ways: the obtained amino acids are used not only for anabolism, but also for other purposes:

• creation of new hormonal structures;
• restoration of liver tissue;
• synthesizing new insulin;
• transportation of cholesterol and its metabolism with the entry of free radicals into the human excretory system;
• restoration of the skin and hair.

And this is not a complete list of the use of amino acids. In the case of using a protein hydrolyzate, the resulting structures can be used exclusively for the growth of muscle mass. However, the main problem is that muscle tissue does not need so much excess protein, and split amino acids cannot participate in general metabolic processes. As a result, the excess protein is simply burned into glucose.

How to use

Unlike classic protein, hydrolyzate is not used as the main source of protein. Branched-chain amino acid regimens are applied to it.

Protein hydrolyzate needs to be used smartly. First, calculate the main meals. Then choose the time of reception.

1. In the morning after waking up, 10-20 minutes before the main meal. This will allow you to abruptly end the catabolic processes that have accumulated overnight and begin the synthesis of a reducing protein.
2. Immediately after training - to close the amino acid window.
3. 20-30 minutes before bedtime to reduce the negative effects of nighttime catabolism.

Its application profile is very limited. If you use it as the main source of protein, then the reception is based on the classical calculation of the body weight deficit, subcutaneous fat, with the only amendment - no more than 15 g of protein substrate in one serving.

On a training day:

1. In the morning after waking up, 20 minutes after the main meal.
2. Immediately after training to close the protein window.
3. 20-30 minutes before the evening meal.

On a non-training day:

1. In the morning after waking up, 20 minutes after the main meal.
2. 20-30 minutes before the evening meal.

Efficiency

The efficiency of using the hydrolyzate varies significantly depending on the quality of the feedstock. At the same time, it is excellent at stimulating sarcoplasmic hypertrophy, which increases the volume of muscle tissue without actually increasing strength.

The most optimal course of using the hydrolyzate will be precisely the set of “dirty mass” in the off-season. The protein is quickly absorbed and stimulates the production of insulin. The latter can be used to take an additional serving of a quick gainer in order to fill the calorie deficit. At the same time, the amino acid profile of the hydrolyzate is incomplete, therefore, it will not satisfy all the needs of the athlete. Plus, it tastes pretty bad. And you can stir it only on water.

Despite all its revolutionary properties, the overall efficiency of the hydrolyzate is not much higher than the classic protein, almost equal to isolates from high-quality raw materials, and even inferior in the rate of absorption of BCAA.

Even a high-quality hydrolyzate is highly overestimated, although it can be used as an additional source of ultra-fast absorption protein. Its main advantage is the absence of lactose, which, if necessary, allows you to remove the restriction on the intake of 50 g per dose, which is especially important for athletes on the course.

© Africa Studio - stock.adobe.com

Why is it better not to use it

A hydrolyzate is primarily a partially digested food. And this psychological factor already reduces its effectiveness in sports. But seriously, there are a number of factors that almost completely negate its merits:

1. The absorption rate is only 10% higher than that of simple whey protein. At the same time, the cost of such protein milk raw materials exceeds the cost of the cheapest KSB by almost 10 times.
2. The hydrolyzate should be used exclusively in its pure form. The only thing it can be diluted with is distilled water. In all other cases, the rate of its absorption drops to the level of a simple whey concentrate.
3. The insulin reaction, which occurs almost instantly, creates a deficiency in blood sugar, which means that it reduces the energy of the athlete who took the hydrolyzate before training.
4. Due to the specificity of the formula, it is not suitable for complete nutrition and absorption.
5. The incomplete amino acid profile is another problem with hydrolysates in general.
6. Short shelf life. After opening the sealed package, the hydralizate must be consumed within two weeks. Modern packaging involves packing 3-5 kg ​​in a can. After the expiration date, the split amino acids take on the complete form of the original proteins, converting the hydrolyzate into a virtually ordinary whey protein concentrate.

And the most important thing: in fact, a hydrolyzate is not completely degraded BCAA. At the same time, its cost is comparable to the cost of mid-tier BCAA. This means that it is much more profitable from the point of view of capital investment to use regular whey concentrate, and in peak times to use BCAA in addition.

© Nejron Photo - stock.adobe.com

Weight loss

Unfortunately, protein hydrolyzate has a negative impact on weight loss. This is facilitated by several factors at once:

1. The hydrolyzate during its further fermentation in the stomach binds up to 70 g of water per 1 g of raw material. This causes fluid retention and does not allow you to control the effectiveness of weight loss.
2. The hydrolyzate in the short term reduces catabolic processes and is not able to nourish the muscles for a long time.
3. Even the slightest excess of hydrolyzate leads to a sharp increase in blood sugar.

How blood sugar affects weight loss can be read in the article "Carbohydrate Metabolism" and Calorie Deficit for Weight Loss. It details the insulin and glucagon responses that contribute to weight gain and slow weight loss / drying for the athlete.

Outcome

Deep protein hydrolysates have not yet entered daily use among athletes. Their advantages are rather controversial, with the quality of the feedstock strongly affecting the output product. There is always a risk that cheaper protein sources with a low absorption rate, an incomplete amino acid profile, or, even more dangerous, containing phytoestrogens from soy raw materials will be mixed into whey raw materials.

If you're looking for really fast amino acid formulations, look at the BCAA's, which, while somewhat more expensive, are ultra-pure and contain only what you need as an athlete. And if you are looking for complex sources of raw materials, then you are on the road to egg or whey protein.

Watch the video: Hydrolyzing a protein (November 2024).