Native Whey Protein to support Senior Nutrition

 

Pronativ®, native whey protein to support senior nutrition

Between 2000 and 2050, the proportion of the world’s population over 60 years will double. The number of people aged 60 years and over is expected to increase from 605 millions to 2 billion over the same period[i].

How well we age will depend on many factors including what we eat, how physically active we are and our exposure to health risks. This presents a challenge but it is also an opportunity to develop products and services that can help people to stay active and remain independent.

Preserve quality of life

Research shows that a balanced nutrition and an adapted program of physical activity can improve body  function and more specifically maintain muscle mass which is key to prevent sarcopenia and preserve quality of life. An adapted nutrition must also take into account that elderly people tend to have a smaller appetite but they need a higher protein intake than younger people due to physiological changes.

The role of protein

Proteins are large, complex molecules , made up of longs chains of amino acids that play many crucial roles in the body. They are vital component of our body.  And their functions are as varied as their unique amino acid sequences. Proteins can be involved in our metabolism, growth, skin regeneration, immunity, satiety, muscle performance, and recovery.   Adequate daily consumption of high-quality proteins is therefore paramount at every stage of life in order to ensure a consistent supply of essential amino acids, which cannot be synthesized by the human body. Playing an essential part in maintaining optimal health, proteins are particularly essential to prevent curbing age-related loss of muscle mass known as sarcopenia. To combat sarcopenia, strategies focused on providing sufficient dietary protein are required but beside the quantity, the quality of the protein intake and more particularly the amino acid profile and the leucine content have proved a better positive effect on muscle function.

Our commitment

At Lactalis Ingredients, we aim to develop a range of ingredients adapted to specific targets with even more added value. Therefore we offer Pronativ ® a pure and natural native whey protein with health benefits to develop senior nutrition products.

Thanks to a mild process, Pronativ® is protected from heat denaturation and offers excellent biological properties:

• High leucine and BCAA content
• Neutral taste
• Constant quality protein
• Glycomacropeptide free

Scientific studies have shown that native whey protein Pronativ® improves muscle functions in the elderly: while bringing a moderate quantity of proteins to elderly people, it guarantees the necessary amount of Leucine to stimulate muscular synthesis.

Pronativ® intended for clinical application is also strictly monitored to meet the high microbiological quality requirements of this market.

Different qualities are available :
• Low lactose: ensuring high digestibility and good tolerability
• Instant: good rehydration properties especially adapted to beverages

 

[i] WHO; facts about aging; https://www.who.int/ageing/about/facts/en/

 

 

 

*On dry matter
These values are typical.

 

Balanced nutrition and a program of muscular strength training adapted to elderly people can help prevent sarcopenia. An adapted nutrition must also take into account that elderly people tend to have a smaller appetite and that there is often a higher protein retention in the gastrointestinal tract.

Scientific studies have shown that native whey protein Pronativ® improves muscle functions in the elderly: while bringing a moderate quantity of proteins to elderly people, it guarantees the necessary amount of Leucine to stimulate muscular synthesis.