The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition highlighted the difference between micro- and macro-proteins many years ago. At the same time, Dr. Priemer's research for REBEL for HAPPINESS began to eliminate the bitterness of the micro-protein, which was still bitter in 2016. This has now been achieved, and the patent has been granted. Therefore, we can now offer you bitterness-free micro-protein = PATENT WHEY (WPH), which is also lactose-free.

The body's so-called amino acid pool must hold approximately 100g of amino acids daily to sustain a daily supply for slightly more than an hour of peak exertion and meet the body's amino acid needs. This is because the amino acid pool wasn't designed to hold more. It's an evolutionary adaptation of humans by Mother Nature.

Those who exert themselves should refuel after just one hour. Those who exert themselves for more than two hours without refueling will experience muscle atrophy – like some marathon runners. The quickest and easiest way to replenish energy is with a bio-fermented protein (WPH).

It's often said that plenty of protein leads to more muscle. Since muscles are made up of around 20 percent protein, protein products provide exactly the right building blocks. "Proteins contribute to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass," is a common claim. But what exactly does this mean?

Protein builds muscles

The body needs milk or whey protein to build muscle. Protein utilization is crucial. Inferior, raw protein powder can be absorbed in the large intestine at a rate of over 50%, potentially producing toxic hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas. Fermented protein (WPH), on the other hand, is absorbed much faster, in fact, in the small intestine, and made directly available to the muscles.

Muscle building and targeted protein intake

In addition to overall protein intake, the right timing with the appropriate type and amount of protein is crucial for targeted muscle growth. Protein is needed for building, maintaining, and repairing muscles after exercise and during targeted strength training.

Protein alone is not enough for muscle building.

However, simply consuming protein isn't enough to build muscle. Without the appropriate stimulus – in the form of training – muscles won't begin to grow. This means that protein is essential for muscle growth, but you'll only see results in combination with exercise.

Building muscle with protein: quality is key

Biological value is a kind of "standard" used to assess the quality of a protein. It indicates how well the body can utilize protein from food, i.e., how efficiently it can convert it into the body's own protein. This value is determined, among other things, by the quantity and type of protein building blocks in the food, namely the amino acids. Generally, animal protein sources are of higher quality than plant-based ones because they contain more essential amino acids.

However, combining animal and plant-based protein sources also improves protein quality. Combinations such as rice with legumes like beans, millet with chickpeas, or pea soup also result in high-quality protein. Despite the superior quality of animal protein, it is therefore recommended not to neglect plant-based protein sources. A high proportion of plant-based foods ensures a balanced and healthy diet.

What protein intake is sufficient and necessary?

Of the 20 amino acids, 8 are essential for life. The body can produce the rest itself. To ensure an adequate intake of these eight, scientific literature indicates a protein requirement of 0.34 grams per kilogram of body weight per day.

The German Nutrition Society (DGE) still recommends 0.8 grams. This is because, depending on the protein's biological value, only a portion of the consumed protein is actually absorbed by the body's cells. The higher value is therefore not a guideline to consume large amounts of protein, but rather a kind of buffer to ensure that the required amount of protein is indeed absorbed.

To ensure that as much protein as possible actually reaches your muscle cells, we recommend the well-tolerated and thoroughly fermented WPH from Dr. Priemer, which has a particularly high biological value.

If you are subjected to high levels of physical exertion, for example during a muscle-building phase or after a marathon, you can temporarily increase your protein intake significantly to 2 g/kg of body weight. However, even athletes should not exceed 1 g of protein per kilogram of body weight in the long term.

What is the best way to distribute the total amount of protein?

We recommend distributing your protein intake evenly across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This distribution stimulates muscle growth more effectively than consuming protein during a single meal. Consuming 20 grams of protein every three to five hours stimulates muscle growth more than consuming the same amount of protein in a few larger doses (40 grams every six hours). The easiest way to build muscle with protein is through PATENT WHEY shakes , which you can easily prepare in a blender.