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    Since 1992, published clinical studies1-5,8-10,16,37,38 have shown and confirmed that the use of the original MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern®, during physical activity:
    • Provides a faster and better muscle mass growth, muscle strength and muscle endurance;
    • Provides a faster and better muscle recovery during and after physical activity; and
    • Provides a shorter and lighter digestion;
    in comparison to any dietary protein, protein or amino acid formula.

    Take MAP® & go the extra mile!

    What is MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern®?

    MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern® is the unparalleled, unique proprietary  amino acid formula discovered by the International Nutrition Research Center, a leading American research institution in the field of human nutrition lead by Prof. Dr. Maurizio Luca Moretti®.

    In recognition of MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern®’s originality and unprecedented nutritional effectiveness, patents have been granted by the United States, Canada, Japan, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

    Since 1992, the scientific evidence proceeding from forty-five published scientific clinical studies1-45, performed in human subjects, has shown and confirmed that the use of MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern® is:

    • the most nutritious and the most health preserving;
    • the only one to be digested in less than 23 min. That is, the shortest digestion time;
    • the only one that releases only 1% of nitrogen catabolites. That is the lowest amount of catabolic toxic waste;
    • the only one that provides only 0.04 kcal/g. That is, the lowest amount of kcal/g

    in comparison to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula.

    Take MAP® & the sky is the limit!

    Why is MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern® the most nutritious in comparison to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid fomula?

    Comparative, double-blind, triple and quintuple crossover clinical studies1-5,8-10, performed in human subjects, have shown and confirmed that MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern® provides an unprecedented 99% Net Nitrogen Utilization® (NNU®). This means that 99% of MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern®’s constituent amino acids act as “building blocks”, namely as precursor of Body Proteins Synthesis (BPS), thus becoming body’s constituent proteins.

    By comparison, (a) an average of 32% of the constituent amino acids of dietary proteins, from animal origin, can act as “building blocks”; in contrast (b) only an average of 16% of the constituent amino acids of dietary proteins, from vegetable origin, can act as “building blocks”; as well as (c) also an average of 16% of the constituent amino acids of protein supplements, from either animal or vegetable origin, can act as “building blocks” because their main protein sources are whey, casein or soy; on the contrary, (d) only 0% of the constituent amino acids of any amino acid supplement containing less than eight essential amino acids, such as branched-chain amino acids supplements, can act as “building blocks”; on the other hand, (e) an average of 16% of the constituent amino acids of amino acid supplements containing no less than eight essential amino acids, such as amino acids derived from hydrolyzed dietary proteins of whey, casein or soy, can act as “building blocks”. As a result, MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern® can provide approx. 3 to 6 times more “building blocks”, namely Body Protein Synthesis (BPS), in comparison to any high biological value dietary protein, protein or amino acid supplement. Furthermore, the previously mentioned clinical studies results1-5,8-10 have shown that each human subject could maintain his body’s Nitrogen Balance in equilibrium by taking MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern®, in total substitution of dietary proteins, in a dosage of only 400 mg/kg*/day, providing an equivalent of less than 2 kcal/day (1 g of MAP™ = 0.04 kcal) (*Ideal weight). This means that 1 g (1 tablet) of MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern® provides a Body Protein Synthesis (BPS) equivalent to that provided by at least 2.5 g of any high biological value dietary protein, requiring, however, a digestion time 6 to 12 times shorter than the one required by dietary proteins. These facts confirm why MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern® is the most nutritious in comparison to any dietary protein, protein  or amino acid supplement.

    Why is the use of MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern® the safest in comparison to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula?

    Because scientific clinical studies results1-5,8-10 have shown that MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern®, after its absorption, releases only 1% of Nitrogen Catabolites, namely metabolic toxic waste that must be catabolized through the liver and kidney functions before it is eliminated through the urine.

    By comparison, (a) dietary proteins, from animal origin, release an average of 68% of Nitrogen Catabolites; on the contrary (b) dietary proteins, from vegetable origin, release an average of 84% Nitrogen Catabolites; as well as (c), protein supplements from either vegetable or animal origin, release also an average of 84% Nitrogen Catabolites, because their protein sources are derived mainly from whey, casein or soy; on the other hand, (d) amino acid supplements containing less than eight essential amino acids (e.g. branched amino acids) release 100% Nitrogen Catabolites; meanwhile (e) amino acid supplements containing all eight essential amino acids (e.g. those derived from hydrolyzed proteins such as whey, casein or soy) release an average of 84% Nitrogen Catabolites. As a result, dietary proteins, protein or amino acid supplements can release approximately 68 to 99 times more metabolic toxic waste that must be catabilized through the liver and kidney functions, in comparison to the only one percent released by MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern®. These facts confirm why the use of MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern® is the safest in comparison to any dietary protein, protein or amino acid supplement, in order to avoid the overloading of both liver and kidney functions.

    Why does MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern® provide the lowest amount of calories, in comparison to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula?

    Because scientific clinical studies results1-5,8-10 have shown that MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern®, after its absorption, provides only 0.04 kcal/g. By comparison, dietary proteins, protein or amino acid supplements provide 4 kcal/g. Namely, 99 times more calories than those provided by MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern®. Therefore, these facts confirm why MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern® provides the lowest amount in calories in comparison to any dietary protein, protein or amino acid supplement.

    And, why does MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern® provide a faster, lighter and easier digestion in comparison to any dietary protein, protein supplement or amino acid formula?

    Because scientific clinical studies results1-5,8-10 have shown that MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern®, is absorbed into the bloodstream through the small intestine within 23 minutes, after its oral ingestion.

    By comparison: (a) dietary proteins and protein supplements from either animal or vegetable origin, require a range of 3 to 6 hours to be digested; on the other hand, (b) amino acid supplements containing less than eight essential amino acids (e.g. branched amino acids) require a range of 2 to 3 hours; and (c) amino acid supplements containing all eight essential amino acids (e.g. those derived from hydrolyzed proteins such as whey, casein or soy, require also a range of 3 to 6 hours to be digested. As a result, dietary proteins, protein or amino acid supplements require a digestion time approximately 6 to 12 times longer than the one required by MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern®. Furthermore, as previously described, clinical studies have shown that 1 g (1 tablet) of MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern®, provides a Body Protein Synthesis (BPS) equivalent to 2.5 g of high biological value dietary proteins. This means that 10 tablets of MAP™ can provide at least the equivalent BPS of that provided by approximately 8 ounces (227 g) of cooked meat, fish or poultry. Therefore, these facts confirm why MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern® provides a faster, lighter and easier digestion in comparison to any dietary protein, protein or amino acid supplement.

    MAP Master Amino Acid Pattern®
    vs.
    Dietary Proteins & Protein Supplements

    CharacteristicsMAP Master Amino Acid Pattern®Dietary Proteins
    From Vegetable Origin    		Dietary Proteins
    From Animal Origin    		Protein Supplements
    From Either Animal or Vegetable Origin
    (e.g. such as whey, casein or soy)    		Amino Acid Supplements
    Not Containing the Eight Essential Amino Acids
    (e.g. branched amino acids)    		Amino Acid Supplements
    Containing All Eight Essential Amino Acids
    (e.g. proceeding from hydrolyzed proteins such as whey, casein or soy)
    NNU%99% NNU16% NNU
    (average)    		32% NNU
    (average)    		16% NNU
    (average)    		0% NNU16% NNU
    (average)
    Digestion Time23 min180-360 min
    6-12
    times
    longer    		180-360 min
    6-12
    times
    longer    		180-360 min
    6-12
    times
    longer    		A range of
    2-3 hours
    (Approx. 4-6
    times longer)    		180-360 min
    6-12
    times
    longer
    BPS=(NNU/min)99% NNU®/ 23 min48-96
    times lower    		24-48
    times lower    		48-96
    times lower    		99
    times lower    		48-96
    times lower
    Nitrogen Catabolites (%) Released1%84% (average)68% (average)84% (average)100% (average)84% (average)
    Energy Input (kcal/g)0.04 kcal/g4 kcal/g4 kcal/g4 kcal/g4 kcal/g4 kcal/g
    Fecal residueAbsentPresentPresentPresentAbsentVariable
    ContraindicationsNoneRenal Failure or
    Hepatic Failure    		Renal Failure or
    Hepatic Failure    		Renal Failure or
    Hepatic Failure    		Renal Failure or
    Hepatic Failure    		Renal Failure or
    Hepatic Failure
    Adverse ReactionsNoneFood
    Sensitivities    		Food
    Sensitivities    		Food
    Sensitivities    		Food
    Sensitivities    		Food
    Sensitivities
    RefrigerationNOT RequiredRequiredRequiredRequiredVariableVariable

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