Optipep Hydrolysed Whey Protein

Optipep is becoming the number one hydrolysed protein for taste performing significantly higher than leading products on the market in terms of overall taste and palatability. When tasted in an end product by serious sports enthusiasts and users of sports nutrition products, the new clean tasting hydrolysed whey protein was evaluated significantly better on overall taste, aftertaste, mouth feel, aroma and appearance.

A raw material supplier commissioned the in-depth sensory study to better understand consumer attitudes towards taste and acceptability in the sports nutrition arena. 300 serious sports enthusiasts between the ages of 26 and 35 based in the Netherlands participated in the study, each tasting one sample and providing detailed preference data. The research carried out by Opinion-Group who specialise in sensory evaluation of food & beverage products.

Optipep allows sports nutrition manufacturers to incorporate WPH without any compromises in terms of customer experience or flavour in final products. Nutritionally, Optipep offers high levels of di- and tri-peptides which are ideal for rapid delivery of essential peptides for recovery and strength building. Optipep also enables manufacturers to make a WPH claim on their product labels to appeal to specific customer sectors.

New research has highlighted the increased insulinotrophic effects of WPH, Optipep, compared to native whey protein. Research carried out at the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at the University of Limerick highlights the value of an increased insulin response in aiding recovery and reducing muscle injury post exercise.

What is Optipep?

Optipep is a range of protein hydrolysates manufactured from whey proteins, whey being the liquid recovered following cheese production from cow's milk. Whey Protein Concentrate hydrolysates contain 80% protein and Whey Protein Isolate hydrolysates contain 90% protein. The hydrolysis process enzymatically digests the protein into smaller peptides and fractions. The Optipep range includes products with varying degrees of hydrolysis and many have been developed for maximum performance in a variety of applications.

How is Optipep produced?

Optipep is produced by enzymatic hydrolysis of WPH and WPI. Non GMO Food Grade enzymes are used with specific emphasis on reduction of bitterness. After the hydrolysis step, the preparation is heat treated to irreversibly inactivate the enzymes. Optipep is spray dried and instantised for optimum solubility in water.

What is the shelf life of Optipep?

Optipep is a spray dried powder that is stored in high quality packaging. When stored under the correct conditions - under clean, cool dry conditions not exposed to direct sunlight or strong odours and avoiding direct contact with walls and floors - Optipep has a recommended shelf life of 24 months.

How does Optipep taste in comparison to other hydrolysed proteins on the market?

All hydrolysates are bitter in nature because of the exposure of bitter amino acids during the hydrolysate process. The manufacturing process and the enzyme cocktail selections have been optimised to produce the best tasting hydrolysate. Our hydrolysates have been evaluated in a specialist sensory lab against competitor products, showing our superior sensory profile.

What are the advantages of using a hydrolysed whey protein (Optipep) instead of an intact whey protein?

During the production process for Optipep, the protein is pre-digested into di- and tri- peptides resulting in faster absorption into the bloodstream and hence promotes quicker recovery after exercise.

Optipep may help in the following:

Accelerates recovery from exercise

Helps faster recovery

Helps enhance endurance

Increases the time to fatigue during exercise

Helps better performance

Helps to increase physical performance

Is Optipep Lactose Free?

No, however within the Optipep range there are a number of options for low lactose. The whey protein isolate hydrolysate has a lactose of ~<0.1%. The whey protein concentrate hydrolysate has ~ 2-3% lactose. Optipep is available as a whey protein concentrate hydrolysate with a lower lactose level where the lactose has been hydrolysed into its component monosaccharides glucose and galactose. This product has <0.5% lactose.

Is Optipep Kosher and Halal?

Yes, Optipep is Kosher and Halal.

Does Optipep have Low Glycemic Index status?

Yes, Optipep has low Glycemic Index status

Is Optipep suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, Optipep is suitable for vegetarians.

What sort of applications can Optipep be used in?

Optipep can be used in a wide variety of applications including:

- Instant Powder Beverages
- RTD Beverages
- Protein Bars
- Protein Gels
- Tablets/Capsules
- Protein Fortified Juice
- Protein Fortified Smoothies

Sports Nutrition Europe Optipep Whey protein blend is one of the newest innovative whey protein blends on the UK market today.

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Eating Protein To Gain Weight And Build Muscle

Home  »  Weight Gain Diets  »  Eating Protein To Gain Weight And Build Muscle By John Blackwood, NSCA CPT   |  Comments

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While the most common subject we hear about in terms of health and fitness is weight LOSS, there are more than a few people who are looking to actually GAIN weight. For the most part, these are men, and the weight they want to gain is muscle. In this case, using a high-protein diet to gain weight is essensial.

What guy doesn’t want a ripped six-pack and set of "massive guns" when he takes off his shirt at the beach? Yep, putting on muscle is a goal for many guys (and some girls) and using protein to gain weight is one of the best ways to make it happen.

In case you missed the lesson from your schooling, protein is the key ingredient for the production of muscle. Your muscles not only use protein to grow, but they use it to repair tissue after strenuous workouts that actually break tissue down. In fact, it is the constant activity of breaking down tissue during weight training workouts and repairing it that causes it to grow. If you don’t have enough protein present in your regular diet it will be difficult if not impossible to gain muscle now matter how much you workout.

Most weight training professionals use a simple formula for getting enough protein in order to gain muscle weight: 1.5 - 2 grams of protein for every 1 pound of body weight. So, if you weigh 175 pounds, you should eat 262.5 grams - 350 grams of protein every day. Now, this is certainly more than the average person needs to maintain healthy muscle mass, but if you are looking at packing on some muscle, then you need to pack on the protein consumption as well.

Getting a decent amount of protein in your diet is fairly easy for most of us. Lean beef is one of the best sources and we as a country consume it in high quantity. Meat is particularly great for gaining muscle weight as it is also a concentrated source of creatine which has been shown to help build muscle as well. Other sources of course include fish, chicken, beans, and of course eggs. While choosing foods that contain protein is easy, getting ENOUGH of it to build serious muscle can be difficult.

Trying to get as much as 350 grams of protein per day (or even more if you weight more than 175) can be quite the challenge but there are plenty of high quality protein supplements on the market to help add to your daily intake.

The most common protein supplement is protein powder. These powders, available at your local health food store or at online health food and supplement retailers, can give you all the protein you need in a day just from drinking a few servings. It is important to pay attention to the ingredients, however, because choosing a high calorie sugar laden version may certainly help you gain weight, but not the kind you want! Opting for an easily digestible protein powder such as whey and choosing one that is low in calories and sugar can be a great way to supplement your protein intake and make it easier to meet your daily protein requirements.

So, there you have it. Protein can certainly help you gain weight and is absolutely necessary if you want that weight to be muscle. Use the formula of 1.5 - 2 grams of protein for every 1 pound of body weight, consume high quality protein, and perform weight training regularly and you will be well on your way to building serious quality muscle weight.

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Eating Protein After Your Workout To Build Muscle Mass Faster

Home  »  Weight Gain Diets  »  Eating Protein After Your Workout To Build Muscle Mass Faster By Jeff Masterson   |  Comments

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So you hit the gym hard, made progress on all your sets, and you’re ready to get your post-workout meal in. Digesting whey protein after a workout is essential to give your muscles the fuel they need to repair and grow bigger. Sure, you can go for solid food too, but a liquid meal is best after a heavy weight training session.

Why a liquid meal? Because your body can digest the nutrients easier and faster! It’s important to get both protein and carbs into your system immediately after your workout because your body is in a catabolic state and breaking down your muscle tissue for energy. The sooner you get nutrients into your body the quicker your body can switch back into an anabolic state and begin building muscle again.

Ideally you want to have your post-workout meal no more than half an hour after your training session ends. It’s easy to bring a whey protein shake with you to the gym and just pound it in the locker room after you’re finished with your weight training.

Time-saving tip: I always get the big tubs of whey protein powder. I grab a bottle of water, dump half of it out, and funnel 2 scoops of protein in. Give it a shake and it’s ready to go. Now I can take it to the gym with me, gulp it down after my workout, and toss it in the trash. That’s one less thing I have to carry around with me - and one less “dish” I have to wash.

You should get 1.5 – 2 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight. Some research suggests that your body can’t use more than 20 – 30 grams of protein at one sitting. But there hasn’t been enough research to make that argument 100% valid. Most bodybuilders still consume 40… 50… 60 grams of protein after a workout. I say it’s better to go on the high end and take more than you need rather than not enough. If you’re trying to build muscle you don’t want to waste a workout by not feeding your body enough of what it needs. And it needs protein!

Well, it depends how much money you want to spend. There are 2 main kinds of protein you can look at taking after your workout: Whey protein concentrate: This is a lower-quality protein but it’s cheaper. It’s got more lactose and fat than isolate and may cause some people to get gassy and bloated.
Whey protein isolate: This is a more pure form of protein, which of course makes it more expensive. The good thing is, it’s more effective than the concentrate and you won’t be farting all over the place or feeling bloated which is always a plus.There are other forms of protein like casein, but for your post-workout shake, you’ll want to use either concentrate or isolate. Casein is a slower absorbing protein and we want something that will quickly replenish our muscles after a workout.

There are many different brands of protein available to choose from. And to tell you the truth, the brand you use really comes down to personal preference. Some taste good, others taste horrible. I’ve been using Nature’s Best Isopure Whey Protein Isolate and I like it. I get it in both chocolate and vanilla flavors.

Just look at the ingredients before you buy. The more “hyped up” it is the more unnecessary junk they usually add to it. Take a look at the sugar and carbs on the nutrition facts. A good whey protein shouldn’t have more than 5 grams of carbs. And ideally it would have 0 sugar.

We’ve covered why it’s important to take protein after your workout, how much you should be taking, the different kinds of protein, and what you should look for when you’re shopping around. Put this info to good use and start taking a protein supplement after each workout and you’ll start to grow faster.

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