Micellar Matrix Information
Micellar MatrixTM



Protein Make Up of Micellar MatrixTM:

The protein blend found in Micellar MatrixTM will stimulate anabolism by releasing a quick supply of aminos followed by hours of anti-catabolic activity brought on by a much slower, steadier release all resulting in a protein that not only increases muscle growth but preserves the existing muscle as well.

Micellar Casein
Micellar Casein differs from other milk proteins in that it is undenatured (remains in its original, unadulterated form). This is important because it means that the micellar casein retains more of its natural gelling properties and the bioactivity of its peptides.

Due to its tendency to form into a gel when it enters the stomach, micellar casein tends to digest more slowly then other protein. This is what causes the slower and longer lasting dispersion of amino acids; thus producing the best nitrogen retention and utilization.

Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate & Egg Albumen
These proteins were added to the formula to jump start the muscle building process until the amino acids from the micellar casein had entered the bloodstream.



Additional Ingredients in Micellar MatrixTM:

Glutamine (Peptide and L form)
Glutamine is essential for protein synthesis and cell growth while also exhibiting both anti-catabolic and anabolic properties. Glutamine peptides tie up the stress hormone Cortisol, which is directly responsible for tearing down muscles, allowing the body to stay in an anabolic (mass building) state. Glutamine has also been showed to stimulate the production of growth hormone, aiding the body in building muscle and losing fat.

Bioactive Peptides
Micellar Casein produces a higher content of bioactive milk peptides which affect physiological functions and modulate many regulatory processes including:
Hormone secretion (casomorphins)
Immune defense (casokinins, casomorphins, immunopeptides)
Nutrient uptake (phosphopeptides and casomorphins)
Control digestion (glycomacropeptides)

Prebiotics
Prebiotics are substrates which have a specific stimulant on the growth of friendly and healthy beneficial bacteria already resident in the colon which support good colon health. The prebiotics in Micellar MatrixTM are called fructooligosacchrides (FOS). FOS increases the absorption of calcium, enhances flavor, and provides mouth feel to fat/sugar reduced products.








Study Referenced:

Boire Y, et al. Slow and fast dietary proteins differently modulate postprandial protein accretion. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 94 (1997) 14930-35.

The key findings of the study were:
1.Whey is a very fast digesting protein source that peak amino acid levels in 1 -1.5 hours after ingestion. Due to flooding the bodys amino acid pool in a short period of time, protein synthesis increased by 68%. However the amino acids in the bloodstream dropped below normal two hours after ingestion.
2.Casein resulted in the best nitrogen retention and utilization. In fact, the amino acid levels remained elevated for up to seven hours. This slow and steady dispersion inhibit total body protein breakdown by 34%.
3.Since whey was in and out of the system so rapidly, it showed no effected on total body protein breakdown (0%).
4.Casein demonstrated strong anti-catabolic effects while whey demonstrated none.

Probably the most important fact was that casein emptied from the stomach much more slowly then whey. The fast emptying into the stomach by whey resulted in a large influx of amino acids into the system overwhelming its capacity (which causes bloating, flatulence). Also this fast emptying resulted in around 40% of its aminos being oxidized by the liver for energy instead of being shuttled into muscles for growth and repair.

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*These statements about Micellar Matrix have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Micellar Matrix is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.