MRP LoCarb is the perfect meal replacement for anyone on lower carb diets. The blend of macronutrients is optimal for utilizing the beneficial effects of insulin on protein metabolism while at the same time avoiding the unwanted effects of insulin on fat metabolism.

One of the reasons is that when you're fat adapted insulin doesn't do exactly the same things as when you're carb adapted. For example insulin has less of an effect on lipogenesis and on decreasing lipolysis when you're fat adapted than if you're carb dependant.

As well, MRP LoCarb is ideal for maintaining body weight after weight loss. Not only does it provide high levels of quality proteins,²⁶ but also ingredients that increase metabolism and promote muscle retention and fat loss.

Post Training Nutrition - MRP LoCarb is the perfect post training drink for anyone on a low carb diet as it dramatically increases protein synthesis, and replenishes all of the muscle cell energy sources including glycogen (partly through the gluconeogenic process) and the important intramuscular triglycerides pool, while at the same time limiting fat formation and storage and increasing recovery.

The special blend of proteins in MRP LoCarb, similar to the one that's in the Myosin Protein blend, maximizes protein synthesis and minimize protein breakdown for several hours, thus making efficient use of the increased protein synthesis that occurs up to 24 hours after training.

Since the presence of fat combined with protein and limited carbs does not decrease the insulin response or the absorption of amino acids and protein as it does with those who are carb adapted, MRP LoCarb is the perfect post workout meal supplement for those who are fat adapted and are on a lower carb diet.

The problem with taking in a lot of carbs post training is that while it increases insulin, something that amino acids and protein can do quite well, it also decreases GH and IGF-I expression. On the other hand using protein and amino acids to increase insulin also increases GH and IGF-I levels and provides a much more anabolic effect overall while at the same time preserving lipid oxidation post exercise.

Also the use of amino acids and fat, with a minimum of carbs post workout, in someone who is fat adapted, besides leading to an increase in insulin (without as much of an adverse effect on fat metabolism - at least for our purposes) and not affecting the absorption of protein and amino acids from the GI tract, it also dramatically increases intramuscular triacylglycerol levels, which is the fat that is first used up with exercise, before blood levels of FFA.

At the same time there is also some increase in glycogen levels, both hepatic and muscular, first of all through the small amounts of carbs that are part of the MRP LoCarb, and more importantly through the gluconeogenic process in which the body forms only the carbs it needs by making glucose mainly from fats (the glycerol portion) and protein (various amino acids).

The slow increase in glycogen levels initiated by MRP LoCarb actually serves to keep insulin sensitivity high for long periods of time and thus increases amino acid transport and protein synthesis for several hours after training.

On the other hand, because of its sophisticated blend of ingredients, MRP LoCarb can also be used for those on higher carb diets. Using MRP LoCarb as the base, they can mix it in milk and/or add fruit, honey, ice cream, or other sources of carbs. Below is an example of a Metabolic Shake for those on lower and higher carb diets.

Dr. Dipasquale's Low Carb Metabolic Shake: Uses only the three mixed together to minimize carb intake and is especially suited for the Cutting Phase.

MRP LoCarb | (Creatine Advantage - optional) | Myosin Protein

Dr. Dipasquale's Carb-Enhanced Metabolic Shake: Includes extra carbs and is especially suited for the Mass and Strength Training Phases:

MRP LoCarb | (Creatine Advantage - optional) | Myosin Protein - Add any combination of carbs, including maltodextrin, honey, fruit and ice cream, to desired carb level.

What exactly is a Meal Replacement Powder?

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