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Max’s Protein Supplements: Different Products Explained
Boosting performance, helping muscle growth and fat loss – sports supplements do all of these things and more for professional athletes, bodybuilders and people who want to tone their body. Sports supplements can be used by almost everyone, of course, with a prior visit to the doctor. There are a lot of different sport supplements out there and a lot of brands that sell them. This can get very confusing for someone that’s new to this. An Australian brand that has been very popular in this industry is Max’s as they provide a wide range of products to suit everyone’s needs and taste buds too.
100% Whey Protein
Max’s 100% pure whey protein isolate blend consists of over 24 g of protein per serving whilst being low on fat, carbs and cholesterol-free. Max’s protein also has 5.7 g BCAAS (Branched Chain Amino Acids) and 4.6 g of glutamine.
Should You Take Whey Protein?
If you want to build muscles, alongside proper workout routine, you’ll need whey protein. Proteins are the building blocks of muscles, organs, neurotransmitters, enzymes and other molecules and also help with the contractile elements of muscles. The most effective proteins are the ones that have all 9 amino-acids and whey protein is a great source of those.
Anabolic Night
The anabolic night is a slow release protein blend that is meant to be taken before you go to bed. This sports supplement, like the previous product, also contains 24 g of protein but has 0.3 g more BCAAs and 0.4 less glutamine. The protein contained in anabolic night is called casein which is blended with WPC and micellar casein. The release of the protein takes 8 hours which makes it perfect to take before sleeping. There are no fats and carbohydrates in this product.
Shred System
Like Max’s anabolic night supplement, the shred system also has a slow releasing protein but it also includes fat and carbohydrates. Max’s shred system has 25 g of protein per serving of which 14.7 g is micellar casein. It also contains 2.1 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat. This product is used for muscle growth but it is also used to help with recovery.
Clean Mass
If lean muscle is what you’re going for, then you need a lot of protein and BCAAs which is what clean mass offers. This sports supplement contains 36 g of protein per serving and 8.7 g of BCAAs. Glutamine is at 6.7 g and in order to maximise gains the product has a 2:1 ratio of carbs to protein. The clean mass has 1960 kJ with no added sugar.
Absolute Mass
For those of you who are going to hit the gym hard and want to stay on top of the game, absolute mass is what you need. This Max’s protein supplement is packed with 60 g of protein per serving and 14 g of BCAAs. The release of both carbs is sustained in order to generate as much fuel and energy and maximise the anabolic period. The Absolute mass also contains 8.5 g of glutamine and a total of 5010 kJ per serving.
Creatine X8
The name of this supplement signifies that it contains 8 types of medicine grade creatines blended together. The creatine X8 has no flavours, fillers, sweeteners or colours. In 100 g of creatine X8 there is 15 g of tri creatine malate, creatine HCL, creatine monohydrate and creatine ethyl ester. Creatine cluconate, tri creatine orotate, di creatine malate and creatine anhydrous are 10 g each per 100 g of creatine X8.
What Are the Benefits of Taking Creatine?
The main reason why you should take creatine is that it helps speed up muscle growth whilst increasing the water levels of your muscles and decreasing myostatin. Myostatin is a molecule that stunts muscle growth. Creatine can help the formation of ATP (adenosine triposohatye) which is a molecule that muscle cells use for energy and other life functions. Your body uses ATP faster than it produces it and by taking creatine you can increase the production of ATP and thus fuel your muscles during high-intensity workouts. Creatine may help lower sugar levels and prevent diabetes too and it can help with Parkinson’s disease along with other neurological diseases.
CLA
CLA is a fatty acid that occurs naturally in dairy products and meat. Unlike other Max’s supplements, this product comes in the form of capsules. The preferred dosage is 2-3 capsules a day with food.
Is CLA Good for Weight Loss?
Although this compound is a fatty acid, CLA is known to help with fat loss but it also helps skin health and can increase the metabolic rate too. When you are going through calorie restrictions CLA can prevent cravings for food and it can also increase the absorption of fatty acids and carbohydrates.