Proteins are made of individual “building block” units called amino acids (AAs) that are linked together A chain of AAs is called a peptide Long peptides are proteins The order of the AAs allows different proteins to have different functions Functions: Enzymes All biological enzymes are made of protein For example, the dige…

The nutrients in food are broken down into the three types of macro-nutrients. Macro-nutrients mean nutrients we need in large amounts. Micro-nutrients are vitamins and minerals – we need these in small amounts. Each type of nutrient performs specific functions in the body, but interacts with other nutrients to carry out those …

Protein powder is considered the most widely used supplement in sports nutrition. Most commonly associated with strength, speed and power athletes, protein shakes are now used in endurance-based sports too. This is because protein has been shown through scientific studies and research to contribute to both the growth and main…

A protein’s strength or weakness is based on the quality and quantity of its essential amino acid profile for healthful growth effects. For example, Soy protein generates known cardiovascular benefits, while Whey protein reproduces significant muscle growth effects. Protein quality may therefore be judged by its essential amin…

Protein quality (From Wikipedia and other sources) Protein quality is the digestibility and quantity of essential amino acids for providing the proteins in correct ratios for human consumption. There are various methods that rank the quality of different types of protein, some of which are outdated and no longer in use, or n…

If you are going regularly to gym or sports academy and are being advised or taking any supplements, please consider the following: 60-70% of fitness supplements being used in gyms or fitness centres / sports academies in India are fake as per the ASSOCHAM & RNCOS survey of 2015 and the same has also been analysed in detai…

What are Proteins and their role: Human body consists of 65% water. 2nd most important component of human body is proteins, at around 20%. Therefore, protein is a macro-nutrient i.e. a nutrition required in large quantities everyday to meet bodily requirements. Human body requires proteins for basically two functions: Mainten…

Whey protein powder is considered the most widely used supplement in sports nutrition. Most commonly associated with strength, speed and power athletes, protein shakes are now used in endurance-based sports too. This is because protein has been shown through scientific studies and research to contribute to both the growth and …

1. Myth: ALL PROTEIN IS ‘THE PROTEIN ‘ Most of us know that proteins are building blocks of our body and the most vital constituent of the body only after water and hence is important. The popular belief is protein is same from wherever it is derived. FACT: DEPENDING UPON THE SOURC…

Colostrum is the thin fluid produced by breastfeeding mothers. It is produced in abundance during the very first few milkings, and with each milking, less is produced. Colostrum introduces immunoglobulins from the mother to the infant and turns on the child’s immune system. Colostrum has incredible immune-balancing benefits Co…

Indian diets derive almost 60 % of their protein from cereals with relatively low digestibility and quality. There have been several surveys of diets and protein intakes in India by the National Nutrition Monitoring Board (NNMB) over the last 25 years, in urban and rural, as well as in slum dwellers and tribal populations. Da…

The BCAAs are leucine, isoleucine, and valine. The name “branched-chain amino acids” is derived from the structure of these compounds. Each one has a forked outcropping that looks a bit like a branch, hence the name branched chain amino acids..The three BCAAs fall into the category of essential amino acids. Essential amino acid…

Eat complex carbohydrates Complex carbohydrates are found in whole foods like brown rice, potatoes, whole grain cereal and oatmeal. Complex carbohydrates should make up the bulk of your daily calorie intake because they form muscle glycogen, the long lasting fuel that your body needs to train hard. Complex carbohydrates are sl…

20% of the human body is made up of protein. Protein plays a crucial role in almost all biological processes and amino acids are the building blocks of it. Protein is made of Peptides and Peptides are made of Amino Acids – They’re the smallest denomination of building blocks of your body! A large proportion of our cells, musc…

Walk into any vitamin and supplement shop and you’ll likely see canisters of protein supplements whose labels bear muscle bound, shirtless men flexing their biceps lining the shelves. So is protein only for bodybuilders and serious exercise enthusiasts? No way. Every body, regardless of age and activity level, needs protein to…

Human body consists of 65% water. 2nd most important component of human body is proteins, at 20%. While much attention has been given to disadvantages of some form of foods such as fats, sugar, salt, etc. as well as deficiency of some micro-nutrients in human body, the biggest body building food has been consistently neglected …