Slow proteins are released into the blood stream slower than the fast proteins and are less anabolic because they have fewer ways to stimulate the muscles. However, they stay in the blood stream for up to 7 hours and therefore have catabolic effects (prevent muscle breakdown process over a long period of time).
Since long-term muscle growth is ultimately determined not only by the muscle protein synthesis, but as a result of muscle degradation, the supply of slow and fast proteins for protection of muscle is significant for building muscles.
Because the process of saturation of slow proteins is prolonged, they are ideal for fat burning and as a part of diet.
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