New Study Shows Wild Alaska Pollock’s Better Protein Quality

When studying foods for their protein value, not all proteins are created equal. Net protein utilization (NPU) represents the proportion of protein absorbed into the body. NPU is a critical factor for athletes and all fitness junkies looking for a better way to enhance muscle synthesis, aka muscle mass.

New data from an independent research study conducted by Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd.* shows Wild Alaska Pollock has a near-perfect NPU – outcompeting milk, beef, and soy and rivaling that of the egg, often called the gold standard for measuring protein quality.

The study shows that consuming this fish increases the width of fast-twitch muscle fibers, the type of muscle that provides for both explosive movement and muscle mass. Remarkably, it also found that intake of Wild Alaska Pollock increases muscle mass even without additional exercise, particularly in the lower extremities.

Rounding out its nutritional merits, one 3-oz. serving of Wild Alaska Pollock provides 20 grams of protein, 90 calories, less than one gram of fat, 10% of the recommended daily amount for vitamin D and potassium, 22% of the recommended daily amount of omega-3 fatty acids and 130% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin B12.

Now More Than Ever, Wild Alaska Pollock Checks all the Boxes in the Hunt for Nutritious, Delicious, Affordable & Sustainable Protein Sources for Families

It’s a tender, flaky and mild whitefish that is incredibly versatile and lends itself to countless flavors and preparations.

It’s also one of the best protein choices we can make for the planet. Wild-caught in the pristine icy waters of Alaska, Wild Alaska Pollock is the most abundant, certified-sustainable fish in the world.

Read the more about the study at Oxygen Magazine

*Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd., more commonly known as Nissui, is a marine products company based in Japan.