3 to 1 ratio of high glycaeminc carbohydrate and fast absorbing proteins

The ideal 3 to 1 ratio of high glycaeminc carbohydrate and fast absorbing proteins from purified whey in MAXIMUM RECOVERY MATRIX has been scientifically proven to reduce recovery time after extreme effort and prevent catabolism.

During intensive exercise Glutamine becomes a provisionally essential amino acid for all body processes including immune protection and gut integrity. Leucine is the most effective BCAA for promoting anabolic metabolism.

IS there a better post-match or post-training recovery product?

The first hour following any form of exercise is the most crucial period to recover glycogen stores and to promote protein synthesis in muscle. Classical studies on muscle glycogen synthesis have highlighted the need for early ingestion of carbohydrate to help drive storage. The amount of carbohydrate needed after intense exercise was reported to be around 1.2g per kg body mass in the first hour. For an 80kg person this would amount to 96g of carbohydrate, and the choice of liquid or solid sources was not important. Most isotonic sports drinks usually lack sufficient carbohydrate unless a large volume is ingested. Drinks containing amounts of carbohydrate close to 100g have, until recently, been unlikely or too sweet and syrupy.

The role of glutamine in promoting glycogen storage after exercise has been explored and found to result in a significant increase after infusion and oral supplementation. Subsequently investigations were made on combinations of carbohydrate and protein to examine their effects on glycogen synthesis. The consensus view is that a ratio of 3:1 carbohydrate: protein is ideal. The form of protein does not appear to be of great significance, although the faster absorbed whey protein should prove advantageous when rapid recovery is desired. The use of additional protein with carbohydrate is probably to help stimulate insulin levels in blood and hence promote uptake of glucose across a muscle membrane for incorporation into glycogen. Some amino acids are insulinogenic and thereby increase insulin concentrations. These include glutamine and the BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine, and valine).

Of course, stimulation of insulin in recovery is not only beneficial for muscle glycogen synthesis but also protein synthesis. Carbohydrate alone does evoke protein synthesis after training due to enhancing insulin levels. The effect, therefore, of protein (and in particular leucine) ingestion in a recovery supplement drives protein synthesis further.

MRM is an ideal supplement to aid the recovery process after exercise. The combination of carbohydrate and protein in the correct ratio, as well as the extra amounts of key amino acids glutamine and leucine help to promote storage of carbohydrate and enhance muscle protein synthesis. Just what the doctor ordered!!!

Ingredients:
Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Whey Protein concentrate, L-Glutamine, Leucine, Citric Acid, Vitamin C, Magnesium Oxide, flavour, colour.

Nutritional Information
Info Per 130g serving
Energy 2145kj / 510kCal
Protein 27.6g
Carbohydrates 91g
(of which starch) 0.65g
(of which sugars) 90g
Fat 2.1g
(of which saturates) 0g
Sodium 260mg
Dietary Fibre 0.0.65g