Taste Test: Ascent Native Fuel Whey

Overview When looking for a protein powder to purchase, one of the biggest things you want to look for is the amount of naturally occurring Leucine, an amino acid which promotes the insulin response and triggers protein synthesis. There are other contributing factors, like overall protein content, as well as protein to carb to fat ratios, but for us crossfitters it’s key to find protein powders that have higher doses of naturally occurring leucine in order to trigger that muscle protein synthesis post workout (https://www....

July 18, 2017 · 3 min · David Gora