Question

In small groups, you will defend the use of your protein., ***PLANT PROTEIN*** You will describe in detail:

1. the composition

2. mechanism of action

3. rate of absorption and synthesis

4. timing of consumption

5. recommended dose

6. pros and cons

In addition, you should address the following:

1. What types of athletes would best benefit from your protein?

2. Are there any side effects of excessive consumption?

3. Estimate the cost of using the supplement for 1 week, 1 month, and 1 year.

Be creative with how you defend your supplement. Provide examples for even samples.

Please I need answer for #4 ASAP!!!

Answer 1

4.

Timing of consumption indicates at what time the protein should be injected by the person. It indicates how much the protein is ingested at specific time points- morning, noon, evening etc, or whether the protein should be consumed before or after exercise with or without a meal. Each protein is absorbed by the muscle in the absorptive state. Ingesting the protein at other times, will not lead to absorption of the protein by the muscle, thereby giving no benefit. Some proteins upregulate muscle protein synthesis when consumed post workout and not pre-workout.

Plant based protein lacks essential amino acids. They are high in non-essential amino acids such as arginine, glycine, alanine and serine while low in methionine, lysine or tryptophan (pea/rice protein) depending on source. However, soy, hemp and quinoa are plant proteins that have all essential amino acids in right proportion.

Essential amino acids should be consumed pre-exercise for effective protein synthesis in muscle.

Upon protein consumption, anabolism increases for 3 hrs after ingestion of meal. It has a peak of 45-90 minutes. The muscle protein synthesis or MPS drops to baseline after 3 hrs. However, levels of amino acids in serum will still remain increased. Hence, after resistance exercise, protein should be added to the protein supplement so that MPS is initiated and provide essential amino acids like leucine which promote MPS.

For muscle building, protein can be consumed anytime until 2 hrs after excercise. Leucine is the most important amino acid for muscle building, Plant proteins that lack this amino acids, are not optimal for muscle building. Proteins are required post workout to repair damaged muscles and recover from soreness. Thus, proteins should be imbibed post workout to promote muscle protein synthesis.