What is protein

Egg white, also known as protein, is the most important building material in the human body, as it forms the basis of every physical cell. Protein consists of the so-called amino acids, of which there are 20 different. Of these amino acids, 9 are particularly important for us humans because they are essential and cannot be produced by the body itself. The 3 most important amino acids are Leucine, isoleucine and valine, also called (BCAA = Branched-Chain Amino Acids, i.e. branched-chain amino acids).
If you have an increased BCAA requirement due to intensive training, whether in endurance or weight training, our BCAA powders are suitable, like this Inco BCAA Powder perfect for this.

Most of our muscles are made up of proteins. It can only be built up effectively if enough building blocks are available. A distinction is made between vegetable and animal protein. The largest amount of protein is found in animal products. For this reason, animal protein is known as the best source when it comes to muscle building and exercise. A person who does sport or even aims to build muscle should be used as a guide 1.5-2.0g protein per kg body weight take in the day. Since it is not always an easy endeain front to cover the daily requirement with just a normal diet, more and more people are turning to protein powder.

What types of protein are there?

Animal protein:
  • Whey-Protein
  • Casein
  • Milk protein isolates
  • Eiprotein (Eialbumin)

Vegetable protein:
  • Soja-Protein
  • Reis-Protein
  • Pea protein
  • Hemp protein

    • There are a large number of preparations of these types that have different effects depending on the training goal. The various products are available in numerous flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, etc.

    Whey Protein

    Whey protein is the most popular type of protein in muscle building and fitness. It is characterized by fast digestion and a high content of important amino acids. It is also perfect in the morning or as a post workout shake. Whey contains the three most important amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine, which are responsible for more effective muscle building. Furthermore, the amino acids it contains offer optimal muscle protection (this means that if there is insufficient energy intake, muscle mass is not broken down despite physical exertion). Whey protein is made from the whey that is used to make cheese. It has a particularly high biological value. Whey protein like that Multipower Whey Protein will also often to lose weight used as it is ideal as a high-protein meal replacement is suitable. Whey is also available as an isolate, which contains less milk sugar and is therefore lactose-free. A special manufacturing process changes the charge of the protein in the isolate. This means that the degree of purity is higher in a whey isolate, which increases the quality.



    Milk protein isolate (whey protein isolate)

    A milk protein isolate is recommended for people with a lactose intolerance. Milk protein or whey isolate is obtained from whey by filtration (either microfiltration or ion filtration). It contains hardly any carbohydrates, almost no fats and no lactose (lactose free). It is therefore very well tolerated and ideal for the time before Competitive phase in bodybuilding or to Muscle definition, because you eat as low in fat and low in carbohydrates as possible to emphasize the individual muscle groups.



    Milchprotein-Hydrolyzate (Wheyprotein-Hydrolyzate)

    What is the difference between isolate and hydrolyzate? Through an enzymatic breakdown of whey concentrate or whey isolate, this protein is, so to speak, pre-digested and thus absorbed by the organism particularly quickly without the body having to use energy for it. So it can also be during physical exertion e.g. Used in competition to add proteins or amino acids to the body without wasting energy on digestion. Hydrolyzate is part of the Multipower Whey proteins and is often used in so-called aminoshots such as the Sponser Amino 12500 Ampullen used. In addition to our whey protein shakes and amino shot ampoules, there are also capsules with pure hydrolyzate from Inkospor.



    Casein

    Casein, like whey protein, is a milk protein, the only difference being that the absorption process in the body takes longer. The molecules of casein are larger than in whey and take longer to be processed because they have to be broken down into smaller components. This guarantees a long-lasting protein intake. Many athletes drink a casein shake just before bed to provide the muscles with enough protein as they grow, which is why casein is often called Night protein designated. Weider offers a very high quality casein for the sleep phase, which is very popular with strength athletes.



    Eiprotein

    The egg protein (egg albumin) is suitable for athletes who do not tolerate dairy products well. The egg protein is made from the egg white and is characterized by its high biological value out. Unlike whey, it is lactose, cholesterol and purine free. Because of its bitter taste, it is rarely used in bodybuilding products on its own. Therefore it is often found as Part of multi-component protein shakesto combine the different strengths of the protein types, e.g. in the Formula 80 from Multipower.

    Multicomponent protein

    The multi-component protein is a mixture of different protein sources. The most common ingredients are whey, casein, soy, and egg. Thus, a multi-component protein is like that Multipower Formula 80 the perfect all-roander, as it combines the advantages of the aforementioned protein sources.

    Soja-Protein

    Soy protein is the most common plant protein found in products like the Inko Active Protein Shake lactose-free occurs. It is characterized by the presence of the 9 essential amino acids and thus offers good added value for the body. Since the molecular chain of the individual amino acids is short, the The absorption process in the body is very short, similar to that of whey.
    The manufacturing process of the soybean is complex. Many work steps are necessary in order to produce a soy protein product from the soybean that can be easily utilized by the human body.



    Reis-Protein

    The rice protein is made from the whole grain of rice (whole grain). The protein content in the rice grain is significantly increased through germination and fermentation. Rice protein is characterized by being near-by complete amino acid profile out. It is therefore ideal for Muscle building and muscle maintenance. In isoleucine and valine, the content is significantly higher than in whey. The positive side effects are not neglected in rice protein either. It contains tons of natural forms of the Vitamin E, which serves as an antioxidant (defense system).

    Pea protein

    The pea protein is made from the yellow split peas. It has 85% protein content and is therefore, like the other vegetable proteins, a good source of protein. The very high proportion of the amino acids arginine and lysine stands out in the pea products. Arginine helps with Release of growth hormones and thus promotes muscle building. The Weider Vegan Protein offers a high protein content based on pea protein.



    Hanfprotein

    The Hanfprotein is obtained from the seeds of the hemp plant. Hemp seeds have a 20-25 percent protein content. It has a very high biological value and is easy to digest. The amino acid profile of the hemp protein is completely present with essential and non-essential building blocks, which means that this type of protein is well suited for muscle building - and repair. Furthermore, hemp protein is very rich in micronutrients and contains large amounts of zinc, iron and magnesium. These three nutrients play an important role in the body's processes. The Feinstoff Green Protein In addition to hemp, it also contains the protein sources almond and maca.





    What is the biological value?

    The biological value indicates how well the human body can absorb protein. The higher the value, the better the composition of the amino acids. In the case of foods with a high biological value, it is enough to consume a small amount to get enough protein. The whole egg is used as a reference value. It has a value of 100. Of all proteins with a value of 104-110, whey has the highest biological value in natural form and is therefore above whole egg. Since whey protein can be absorbed particularly well by the body, whey protein is often taken directly after training due to its rich structure in amino acids in order to ensure a fast and optimal protein supply.

    Some types of protein and their biological value:

    Molkenprotein (Whey)104–110
    Chicken egg100
    tuna92
    Hanfprotein87
    pork meat85
    Sojaprotein84-86
    beef80
    Cow's milk88
    Beans72
    trip66




    Combine different types of protein

    Foods with a low biological value can be combined with others to achieve a higher biological value. For example, the combination of potato and egg results in a value of 136. Provided that the proportion of 36% whole egg and 64% potatoes is observed. For this reason, protein mixtures such as multi-component proteins are particularly valuable. They score up to 140, or even more like that Sponser Whey Protein 94, which even reaches a value of 170 with only whey protein as a source.


    How do you use protein powder?

    Protein powder can be mixed with water or milk. It also goes well with muesli or can be used for baking. Protein Powder, as it is called in English, fits perfectly in a custard or chocolate pudding. There are also ready-made products that are specially designed for muscle building, like ours Weider Protein Pudding.

    The advantage of the powder is that it is quick and easy to use in a shaker, e.g. the BlenderBotte sports mixer with built-in shaker can be mixed. So you can easily prepare a delicious shake at any time.





Eugen @ sport-kora.com


Eugen is an enthusiastic strength athlete. A healthy lifestyle and body is very important to him. That's why he's been training in the gym for years and several times a week. Outside of the studio, he also deals a lot with health, healthy nutrition and supplements, in order to provide his body with what it needs in order to be able to train as efficiently as possible under the increased stress.