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PROFORCE--a new, high-biologic-value protein product for athletes
N Boyadzhiev1, I Popov, H Hristov
1University of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Folia Medica
|January 1, 1992
Summary
PROFORCE, a protein supplement derived from egg, milk, and cereal, demonstrates high nutritional quality for endurance athletes. Studies confirm its effectiveness in improving protein parameters and cholesterol levels, especially at a 9% concentration.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Sports Science
Background:
- Athletes require specialized nutrition to meet physiological demands.
- Optimizing protein sources is crucial for athletic performance and recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the nutritional quality and physiological impact of PROFORCE, a novel protein product.
- To determine the optimal concentration of PROFORCE for athletes in endurance sports.
Main Methods:
- PROFORCE was developed using linear optimization from egg, milk, and cereal.
- Medicobiologic evaluation involved feeding experimental rats varying concentrations of PROFORCE.
- Key parameters assessed included Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER), Net Protein Ratio (NPR), albumin, cholesterol, triglycerides, and total protein.
Main Results:
- PROFORCE exhibited high protein quality with PER = 2.64 ± 0.22 and NPR = 3.27 ± 0.22 (p < 0.001).
- A 9% protein concentration showed the most favorable effects on protein parameters and cholesterol levels.
- Amino acid profiling indicated suitability for athletes in endurance sports.
Conclusions:
- PROFORCE is a high-quality protein product suitable for athletes, particularly those in endurance and aerobic sports.
- The product's balanced composition and demonstrated efficacy support its application in sports nutrition.