MAP, Master Amino Acid Pattern

The body needs 22 amino acids to carry out all the vital functions assigned to these protein-building blocks. Amino acids make up about 75% of the human body.

Although the main role of amino acids is muscle tissue repair and growth, they also support other important physiological functions. Among these, for example, are:

• Synthesizing neurotransmitters
• Cardiovascular protection
• Metabolic function

Depending on needs, amino acids can be used as an energy source when glucose is low

Another important tip: there’s no amino acid storage, meaning unlike carbs, which are stored as liver and muscle glycogen, and fats stored in fat cells, there’s no actual amino acid reserve…

That’s why daily intake is vital for the body’s proper function

Specifically, out of the amino acids needed, 9 are known as essential amino acids, since our body can’t make them, so getting them through diet is crucial.

What is MAP?

MAP stands for “Master Amino Acid Pattern,” which is the arrangement of the 9 essential amino acids in optimal amounts that perfectly replace the intake of a protein meal.

It’s often estimated that a MAP intake could equal the protein synthesis effects of 300-400 g of meat

MAP could be a safe and effective option for protein intake, either through food or protein supplements.

Properties of MAP

• Optimizes the body’s protein synthesis (BPS)
• Muscle mass creation
• Increase in muscle strength
• Fastest and most effective recovery method after physical activity
• Maximum nitrogen retention
• Rapid absorption and digestion
• Minimal protein waste residues
• Negligible caloric value (0.04 kcal/g)
• No adverse effects or contraindications

* All these features have been verified through clinical trials

MAP more effective than dietary protein and protein supplements

MAP is more effective at improving amino acid utilization. To explain this, the concept of “Net Nitrogen Utilization” (NNU) is referenced.

99% of the amino acids in MAP act as precursors for BPS (protein synthesis), meaning we get a product that’s nearly maximally efficient at building proteins.

We can see the difference in efficiency or nitrogen retention (NNU) compared to other protein sources like meat or other protein products and supplements, with MAP being about 3 times more effective.

MAP absorbs much faster than any other protein source

By comparison, protein from various sources like meat, fish, whey… can take hours to digest and absorb (3-6 hours), while MAP can be ready in just about 23 minutes, meaning 6 to 12 times faster.

Combining NNU with absorption time, we can conclude MAP achieves a protein synthesis element availability rate (BPS / time unit and NNU / time unit) about 24-48 times higher than any other protein source.

MAP is safer than dietary protein and protein supplements

By comparison, protein sources unlike MAP generate around 68-84% nitrogen catabolites. That means they produce toxic elements, overloading kidney and liver function for excretion and cleansing.

Also, MAP is a 100% natural formula and doesn’t require refrigeration.

Recommended MAP dose

Depending on the person’s condition, and the intensity and frequency of their activity, the daily dose may vary.

• For general use, a dose of 5-10 MAP tablets, 30 minutes before training, is enough
• For professional use, 10 MAP tablets, 30 minutes before training, plus another 10 tablets with the next meal

*All under the guidance of a balanced diet and proper micronutrient intake

Who can use MAP?

Anyone over 18, whether an active athlete, occasional exerciser, or simply for nutritional purposes to establish proper nutrition and improve and maintain:

• Muscle mass
• Strength
• Endurance

These qualities tend to decline due to training or just the passing of time…

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