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MAP: What you don't find out at the gym - but your doctor should know.

Many athletes know how important proteins are for regeneration and muscle building. But only a few are aware of the differences in quality - or know what “usability” in the body actually means. In medical research, MAP (Master Amino Acid Pattern) is no longer an insider tip - but a benchmark for efficient protein utilization.
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Protein knowledge
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Table of contents:

1. Muscle building does not start in the shake, but in the metabolism

The body can only use proteins if they are completely broken down into bioavailable amino acids. Conventional protein - whether whey, casein or plant-based sources - has a Biological value between 16 % and 48 %, which means that the majority is excreted or converted into nitrogen compounds. MAP, on the other hand, achieves a usability of 99 % - without toxic by-products such as ammonia or urea.

2. the difference is not in the quantity, but in the quality

People who drink shakes every day often supplement blindly - in the hope that „more is more“. However, poor utilization results in metabolic waste:

  • The body has to break down the nitrogen (burden on the liver/kidneys)

  • Surpluses are stored as fat

  • Inflammatory processes can increase

MAP provides all 8 essential amino acids in the exact ratio that the body needs for protein synthesis. Without calories, without sugar, without stress - but with maximum efficiency.

3. What doctors and trainers should know

Protein deficiency is a relevant issue in medicine - especially in old age, after surgery or in cases of chronic stress. And suboptimal protein intake also affects performance, regeneration and hormone levels in sport. Nevertheless, usability is rarely discussed - neither in the gym nor in medical consultations. MAP closes this gap between sports nutrition and clinical prevention.

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4 MAP in everyday life - especially for demanding bodies

Many people with high performance demands - whether at work, in training or during regeneration - underestimate how much the body relies on the availability of individual amino acids. Especially when there is a lack of time, appetite or energy to eat a protein-rich and balanced diet, shortages can occur. Conventional shakes or protein bars often provide a lot of calories, but little actual benefit at cellular level.

MAP offers a powerful and minimally invasive alternative: it does not burden the digestive tract or the metabolism, but still provides everything necessary for protein synthesis - in a precisely balanced form.

Key Takeaways:

  • MAP is ideal for Time-restricted diet, diets or fasting

  • Supported Regeneration and muscle building, without extra calories

  • Optimal for High physical or mental stress

  • No digestive stress - therefore also suitable For irritable bowel syndrome or sensitive digestion

  • Supplemented specifically for vegan/vegetarian diet or protein deficiencies

Conclusion

Muscle building, performance and regeneration do not depend solely on the amount of protein - but on what your body can really use. MAP offers a medically sound alternative to the conventional protein hype - clearly dosed, highly bioavailable and without detours.

Scientific sources
  1. Volpi, E. et al. (2003): Essential amino acids are primarily responsible for the amino acid stimulation of muscle protein anabolism in healthy elderly adults. Am J Clin Nutr.

  2. Layman, D.K. (2003): The role of leucine in weight loss diets and glucose homeostasis. J Nutr.

  3. Elia, M. (1991): Effect of starvation and very low calorie diets on protein-energy interrelationships in lean and obese subjects. Clin Sci.

  4. Dr. Lucà-Moretti, M. (2002): A Nutritional Approach to Prevent the Syndrome of Lean Body Mass Wasting in Ageing. BMC Geriatrics.

  5. Harvard Health Publishing (2020): What are amino acids and why do you need them? www.health.harvard.edu

  6. Huberman Lab Podcast (2023): The Science of Muscle Growth, Recovery & Nutrition. Episode with Dr. Andy Galpin.

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Whether in the Daily Share, in self-care talk or in your routine - Brickx is your smart contribution to more balance, energy and regeneration.