THE IN'S AND OUT'S ON PROTEIN!

Common questions everyone has when it comes to protein:

Why should I take protein?
I am confused... what's the difference between 1st Phorm's two protein powders?
When should I take protein?
How much do I need to take?

Let's get started now shall we...

Why should I take protein?

Protein helps build muscle, and in some cases burn fat too! How so? Muscle is the only tissue in our body that is actively burning calories for us throughout the day. The more muscle tissues you have, the more calories you’re burning!
Past two decades, protein has become safer and more convenient that tossing back raw eggs like Rocky Balboa.

I am confused... what's the difference between 1st Phorm’s two protein powders?

Phormula-1: Rapid assimilating protein source

Rapid assimilation protein was specifically formulated for use both pre and post workout in conjunction with a post workout glucose source (Ignition). Post workout, your body needs protein and nutrients very quickly (within 15-60 minutes after exercise).
Whey Protein Isolate meaning it is free from fat and carbohydrates, perfect source protein making it ideal for a low-carb diet.

Level-1: Sustained assimilating protein source

Sustained assimilation protein is formulated for daily use in conjunction with your diet to help you meet your protein needs each day. Sustained can be defined as continuing for an extended period of time. Level-1 provides steady feed of amino acids (building blocks for protein) to your muscles all throughout the day, to help you feel satisfied until your next meal.
Level-1, composed of ultra bio-available cross flow protein sources: micro-filtrated whey protein isolate, low temperature micro-filtrated whey protein concentrate, low temperature processed milk protein concentrate and pure egg whites. This cross flow between different protein sources combines intermediate and slow digesting protein sources to give you more sustained protein digestion that single sources (whey, casein or egg) could not do by themselves.

Your probably thinking by now… is one protein powder better then the other? No! Ultimately it depends on your overall goals and timing of protein, which leads me to my next topic…

When should I take protein?

Pre or Post Workout:

Phormula-1’s rapid assimilation is best taken pre or post workout with glucose source (Ignition) to speed up recovery and provide your muscles the nutrients it needs after all the wear and tear they have gone throughout your workout. You can also consume Phormula-1 first thing in the morning, before you hit the gym, so you can quickly benefit and use the nutrients: rapid assimilating protein and BCAA’s (Branched Chain Amino Acids) to fuel you for your workout!

First thing in morning: “Break the fast” and provide your body with much needed amino acids for muscle maintenance and rebuilding.

Like I stated above, Phormula-1 can be used upon waking, before you hit the gym, to deliver rapid amino acids (building blocks for protein) into your body. You can consume Phormula-1 30 minutes or 5 minutes before you workout, or even throughout your workout with NO GAS, BLOAT OR INDIGESTION PROBLEMS!
Level-1 can be the perfect way to start out your day before heading out to work, school, running kids around, etc., because it mimics the absorption rate of whole foods, holding you over until your next meal! Level-1 is a great pre workout powder taken 1-3 hours before engaging in physical activity.

Post Workout:

The 15-60 minute timeframe following exercise is the single most important time of the day to get protein
Enzymes and hormones are actively repairing and rebuilding exercise-induced damage as well as replenishing glycogen stores, so your muscles are especially receptive to nutrients.
Combine Phormula-1 with Ignition for the ultimate post workout fuel.
Ignition replenishes glycogen storage by filling cells with Pure Dexanhydrous Glucose to the cells, which offers an insulin spike up to 6x greater than other sugar sources. Glycogen is your body’s carbohydrate storage that serves essentially as your energy source. Training with weights severely depletes your glycogen stores and drains the battery, leaving you looking “flat” an hour after an intense workout. This happens because your body is programmed for survival mode, and will address the issue of replenishing glycogen first before it even thinks about building muscle or burning fat.
Replenish your glycogen storage with Ignition, and pair it with a rapid assimilating protein source—Phormula-1, to create the optimal environment for recovery and protein synthesis (creating new muscle).

Throughout the day:

Level-1 slowly releases amino acids (building blocks for protein) into your body to curb hunger cravings making it the ideal replacement for protein source. This can work as part of a meal replacement, but not the full component for a meal. Combine powder with source of fruit and water, almond or coconut milk to become a full meal!

How much do I need to take?