First Endurance Ultragen Recovery: Tropical Punch 15 Serving Canister

Ultragen Recovery Drink Mix provides ingredients essential to successful recovery including whey protein, glutamine, electrolytes and antioxidants. Intended for use immediately after exercise Refuels exhausted muscles and restores energy levels quickly Item Specifications Flavor Tropical Punch Type Drink Mix Serving Size 91g Serving Per Container 15 Calories 320 Total Carbohydrates 60 Sodium 350 Trans Fat 0 Protein 20 Saturated Fat 0 Total Fat 0 Sugars 60 Cholesterol 0 Calories From Fat 0 Dietary Fiber 0 Potassium 200

Ultragen, Tropical Punch Recovery Supplement. Natural flavors, sweeteners and colors. Rapid and complete endurance recovery formula. Refuels exhausted muscles and restores energy levels quickly. Delivers endurance-specific nutrients for superior recovery and maximum performance. 15 servings. 20 g protein. 6 g glutamine. 4.5 g BCAA's. Ultragen is the most advanced recovery formula ever developed. Each serving of Ultragen delivers the levels of nutrients that have been shown in clinical research to maximize recovery and give you an extra edge over the competition (Hiscock N, et. al, Glutamine supplementation further enhances exercise-induced plasma IL-6. J Appl Physiol. 2003 Jul;95(1): 145-8 Epub 2003 Feb 28; Bassit RA, et. al, Branched-chain amino acid supplementation and the immune response of long-distance athletes. Nutrition. 2002 May; 18(5):376-9; Blomstrand E, Saltin B. BCAA intake affects protein metabolism in muscle after but not during exercise in humans. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2001 Aug;281(2):E365-74; Castell L. Glutamine supplementation in vitro and in vivo, in exercise and in immunodepression. Sports Med. 2003;33(5):323-45; Henriksen EJ, Saengsirisuwan V. Exercise training and antioxidants: relief from oxidative stress and insulin resistance. Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2003 Apr: 31(2):79-84). In other words, First Endurance does not use pixie dust levels of ingredients. Research has shown that there is a critical thirty-minute glycogen window (called the window of opportunity) immediately following exercise when insulin sensitivity is at its highest and exhausted muscles essentially opens the door to nutrients. If nutrients are not absorbed quickly enough, however, this opportunity for maximum restoration is lost. But it's not just when nutrients are absorbed, it's also about which nutrients are available. The body is extremely complex, requiring more than sugar and protein to fully recover, so recovery is limited without a precise balance of nutrients. Ultragen's many components are designed to work synergistically in order to fully maximize recovery, providing the right nutrients to the right place at the right time. Endurance-Specific Proteins: All proteins are not created equal. Ultragen contains special proteins (whey protein isolate and hydrolyzed whey protein) that meet the unique requirements of endurance athletes. Fast acting whey protein isolate delivers high levels of anti-catabolic branch chain amino acids. Hydrolyzed protein is enzymatically predigested in small, easy to digest, di- and tri-peptide chains that are quickly absorbed for muscular recovery. This is important because small molecule proteins are superior to the larger, hard to digest whey protein concentrates that are used in most recovery products. The special proteins in Ultragen are absorbed faster and easier assuring you maximize recovery during the critical thirty-minute glycogen window of opportunity. The result: quicker recovery, improved endurance and the ability to race at a higher level. Carbohydrate Catalyst: High glycemic carbohydrates (sugars) are rapidly absorbed by the body and are easy to digest glucose, which has a glycemic index of over 100, is absorbed faster than any other sugar available. Ultragen contains 60 g of glucose because studies show that high glycemic carbohydrates taken after exercise create a catalyst, which increases the uptake of glutamine, branched-chain amino acids, vitamins and minerals into exhausted muscle. Cortisol Modulation: Excess cortisol levels have been shown to suppress the immune system, increase the risk of upper respiratory infections and depress levels of testosterone. In addition, excessive cortisol levels can put the body in a catabolic state - where it breaks down muscle and stores fat. Ultragen offers a synergistic blend of vitamins, minerals, co-factors, glutamine and BCAA's specifically designed to modulate the damaging effects of cortisol brought on by intense endurance training (Petibois C, et. al. Biochemical aspects of overtraining in endurance sports. Sports Med. 2002;32(13):867-78; Bassit RA, et. al, Branched-chain amino acid supplementation and the immune response of long-distance athletes. Nutrition. 2002 May; 18(5):376-9; Blomstrand E, Saltin B. BCAA intake affects protein metabolism in muscle after but not during exercise in humans. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2001 Aug;281(2):E365-74; Halson SL, et al. Immunoligical responses to overreaching in cyclists. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2003 May;35(5):854-861; Castell L. Glutamine supplementation in vitro and in vivo, in exercise and in immunodepression. Sports Med. 2003;33(5):323-45). L-Glutamine: Intense physical exercise drains glutamine stores faster than the body can replenish them. When this occurs, the body breaks down muscles and becomes catabolic. Ultragen is formulated with 6 grams of glutamine for its anabolic and anticatabolic properties. Research has shown glutamine supports glycogen and protein synthesis and increases nitrogen retention, which means it's essential for muscle tissue repair and recovery (Hiscock N, et. al, Glutamine supplementation further enhances exercise-induced plasma IL-6. J Appl Physiol. 2003 Jul;95(1): 145-8 Epub 2003 Feb 28; Castell L. Glutamine supplementation in vitro and in vivo, in exercise and in immunodepression. Sports Med. 2003;33(5):323-45). Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs): Considered the building blocks of the body, BCAAs are important for muscle growth & recuperation. In addition to building cells and repairing muscle tissue, BCAAs form antibodies that combat invading bacteria & viruses. Your body cannot manufacture its own BCAAs so they must be supplied through your diet and supplementation routine (Bassit RA, et. al, Branched-chain amino acid supplementation and the immune response of long-distance athletes. Nutrition. 2002 May; 18(5):376-9; Blomstrand E, Saltin B. BCAA intake affects protein metabolism in muscle after but not during exercise in humans. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2001 Aug;281(2):E365-74). Essential vitamins, minerals and electrolytes: Athletes, especially endurance athletes, need higher levels of specific vitamins, minerals and electrolytes to help restore energy levels, fight free-radicals and maintain a healthy immune system. Ultragen provides the high-potency vitamins, minerals and electrolytes your body requires to maximize recovery (Henriksen EJ, Saengsirisuwan V. Exercise training and antioxidants: relief from oxidative stress and insulin resistance. Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2003 Apr: 31(2):79-84). Easy to Use: Spoon mixable all natural formula is completely instantized so you don't have to fight clumps.