Protein Revival is both an energy and recovery drink. It is most beneficial after exercise when energy is restored and muscles repaired, but is also balanced to provide both instant and sustained energy at other times of the day. For optimum delivery of these benefits, Protein Revival needs to maintain a high carbohydrate profile, which includes fast-absorbing sugars. Without this sugar, energy delivery would be greatly compromised and protein wasted.

No sucrose has been added to Protein Revival. The sugars (29.6g) mostly consist of fructose and lactose. It is vital to consume moderate-to-fast-absorbing sugars such as these after training or strenuous activity when the body's demand for sugars – as well as protein – is at its highest. Intense physical activity depletes glycogen, the form of stored energy in the muscle. The fast-absorbing sugars in Protein Revival provide rapid glycogen reload which:

• revives energy;
• increases 'pump' after training;
• improves muscle protein synthesis; 
• helps you make the most of the protein you eat; and 
• shortens the recovery phase so you can train more.

Why so much carbohydrate? Because, as ten years of research in nutritional science consistently demonstrates, foods with a carbohydrate level at about twice, even up to three times, the amount of protein are the most effective for replacing muscle glycogen and sparing the protein you consume for priority use in muscle building. The faster the sugars are absorbed, the better the recovery.

If you consume a high protein, low carb drink after training you will waste a significant proportion of the protein on energy replacement (a process called gluconeogenesis). Because Protein Revival is high in energy-giving carbohydrates, it helps you take maximum advantage of the protein consumed for muscle repair and recovery.

Rather than increase body fat, Protein Revival, consumed in the early stages of recovery, will only enhance fat burning and muscle repair. If you maintain an active lifestyle, you can also enjoy Protein Revival as a between-meal protein snack with minimum risk of weight gain.

Listed to the right is just a small selection of studies, dating back to 1992, in support of the role of a high carbohydrate and protein combination for optimum recovery. 

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