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Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP) Formula provides a 99% Net Nitrogen Utilization
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The unique amino acid profile of MAP Formula
provides an unprecedented
99% Net Nitrogen Utilization (NNU). The NNU represents the nutritional value
of a dietary protein or an amino acid formula. NNU is the percentage of constituent
amino acids that act as precursors or “building blocks” in the body’s
protein synthesis.
To illustrate: When a dietary protein is digested, it releases its constituent
amino acids into the small intestine where they are absorbed. Those amino acids
then can follow either the anabolic pathway (build-up) or the catabolic pathway
(breakdown) (Fig. I).
Figure I. Dietary Protein Metabolism
When dietary amino acids follow the anabolic pathway, they act as precursors
or “building blocks” in the body's protein synthesis, thus becoming
the body's constituent proteins.
Throughout the anabolic pathway, amino acids do not release any nitrogen catabolites
(metabolic waste) or energy (Fig. II).
Figure II. Protein Metabolism: Anabolic Pathway
On the other hand, when dietary amino acids follow the catabolic pathway,
they act only as a source of energy and not as building blocks. Throughout
the catabolic pathway, amino acids release unwanted nitrogen catabolites (Fig.
III).
Figure III. Protein Metabolism: Catabolic Pathway
MAP Formula provides an unprecedented 99% NNU, which means that 99%
of its constituent amino acids act as precursors or “building blocks” in
the body's protein synthesis. As a result, MAP Formula provides the highest
NNU of any dietary protein or amino acid formula. By comparison:
- Dietary proteins have an NNU between 16% (casein) and 48% (hen egg), That
is, between 83 and 51 percentage points less than that provided by MAP
Formula (Fig. IV). Therefore, 1 tablet of MAP Formula can provide the
body’s protein synthesis equivalent to that provided by approximately
2.5 g high biological value protein.
Figure IV. NNU Comparison:
MAP Formula, hen egg and casein.
- Dietary supplements that commonly use as a protein source casein, whey,
or soybean provide an average of 17% NNU, which is 82 percentage points less
than that provided by MAP Formula (Fig.V). Therefore, one or two tablets
of MAP Formula can provide the body’s protein synthesis equivalent
to that available from 8 fluid ounces of any dietary supplement.
Figure V. NNU Comparison:
MAP Formula, casein, whey and soybean
- Any amino acid formula, other than MAP Formula, has an NNU of 18%
or less; otherwise it would be infringing on MAP Formula patents. Such
an NNU is at least 81 percentage points less than that provided by MAP
Formula. Therefore, one gram of MAP Fomula can provide the body's protein
synthesis equivalent to that provided by at least 5 g of any available amino
acid formula.
As a result, the use of MAP Formula is recommended in the dietary management
of those individuals with inadequate protein intake or absorption due to physiological,
psychological, or social-economic causes.
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