Protein

Proteins are essential nutrients that form the basic building blocks of our body. They are one of the three fundamental macronutrients, alongside fats and carbohydrates. Proteins play a crucial role in building our muscle tissue, making them vital for experienced athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and even non-athletes following specific dietary plans.

Why Protein Is Essential for Your Body

Adequate protein intake is indispensable for your body. A diet too low in protein leads to a reduction in lean mass and muscle tissue. Beyond muscles, proteins also contribute to the growth, renewal, and restoration of other bodily tissues including hair, nails, and skin. They also support a healthy immune system.

Protein and Amino Acids: The Building Blocks

Proteins contain amino acids that enable your body to repair damaged cells. During protein digestion, your body must break them down into amino acids to absorb them properly. When there's a deficiency, amino acids can no longer be synthesized, forcing your body to draw protein from existing muscles for nourishment. This protein deficiency leads to muscle loss, which is detrimental for everyone—athletes, sedentary individuals, seniors, and more.

While your body can produce most amino acids on its own, certain essential amino acids must be obtained through diet. Protein supplementation helps provide these missing amino acids.

Animal vs. Plant-Based Protein Sources

Proteins can come from animal sources (red meat, poultry, fish, eggs) or plant-based sources (soy, peas, rice, beans). Animal proteins typically offer better digestibility and a richer amino acid profile. Conversely, some plant proteins have limited amino acid content. It's therefore important to combine multiple plant protein sources to provide your body with the necessary amino acid quantities.

When you practice a sport, your nutritional needs increase. People engaging in physical activity experience breakdowns in their muscle fibers. That’s why incorporating protein supplements into your diet is necessary to repair muscles and meet the body’s requirements. Nutrients that support protein intake are present in a regular diet, but some are only found in limited amounts. To meet your needs during regular training, you would have to consume unusually large quantities of certain foods. Adding QNT protein to your diet helps you meet your needs in a practical and tasty way.

Protein intake is not only for those aiming to gain muscle mass. Regular consumption is also recommended in weight-loss diets or for maintaining muscle. Several reasons support this: proteins are low in calories, help curb appetite, are digested more slowly, and therefore prolong the feeling of satiety. They also help maintain muscle tone and provide energy.

QNT offers a wide range of proteins, and your choice will depend on your goals, needs, and tastes.

The convenience of protein supplements lies in their practicality. QNT’s protein lines are available in various forms: powders, shakes, and snacks, making consumption easy. Another important advantage is the quick preparation time: making a protein shake takes only a few moments and delivers all the protein your muscles need. You said convenient? QNT offers ready-to-use protein products.

Whey Protein Concentrate

This protein contains all the amino acids your body needs, earning it the title of the ultimate protein superstar. Derived from whey protein, it contains very little fat and sugar. Your body absorbs it easily and it's highly digestible, making it the perfect ally for muscle development and growth.

Whey Protein Isolate

Derived from whey protein, isolate is an ultra-filtered protein powder. It's the purest form of protein available and boasts one of the most complete amino acid profiles. With very low sugar content and zero lactose, it's the most digestible protein source. It's ideal for lean muscle gain, weight loss programs, or perfect post-workout recovery.

Vegan Protein

This protein is perfect for people following vegetarian or vegan diets, or those with lactose intolerance. Sourced from plant-based products, it's just as effective as animal-based proteins. QNT's vegan protein is formulated from pea and rice proteins, containing all the amino acids needed for protein synthesis. Vegan protein helps you tone and build muscle mass. Remember to also compensate for the lack of animal products in your diet with appropriate vitamin and mineral supplements.

Casein Protein

The unique feature of this protein is its slower amino acid absorption rate in the body. Its extended-release formula supports muscle metabolism and muscle maintenance. Casein prevents your body from running out of protein and drawing from muscle tissue. It's recommended to take it during long rest periods to avoid muscle catabolism. Athletes regularly use it before bed to ensure muscle maintenance during sleep.

Mass Gainer

Mass gainer is designed for people looking to gain weight and build mass. With a composition rich in both protein and carbohydrates, gainer will be your best ally if your goal is weight gain. Its formula helps you reach your caloric surplus and gain mass. Note: this product is ideal for those who struggle to gain weight, but for others, make sure to verify your daily caloric needs before use.