After an intensive or ultra-long training/competition, glycogen (stored sugar) has disappeared from the muscles and the liver and muscles are tired. Muscle glycogen recovery is the primary focus during recovery after extreme (endurance) exercise. Attention should be paid to the recovery of muscle damage. Protein intake, and in particular amino acids (the building blocks of protein and therefore also of muscle tissue), are adequate for rapid muscle recovery 2. In addition, the simultaneous intake of proteins and carbohydrates ensures that muscle glycogen recovers faster 3. Until recently, acute intake of 10 to a maximum of 25 grams of protein after exercise was assumed to be the optimal dose for muscle building and recovery 4. However, recent research 5 has shown that athletes maximizing large muscle groups prefer to consume even larger amounts (up to 40 g) of protein immediately after exercise for optimal recovery. Whey protein is the highest quality protein on the market that is absorbed faster than, for example, casein or soy 6. It is naturally very rich in leucine (an essential amino acid with a key role in muscle building) and contains all the essential amino acids in higher concentrations than plant protein sources. Scientific studies have shown that 3 g of leucine after exercise is the optimal dose to stimulate muscle protein synthesis 2. RECOVERY SHAKE PROLINE, a high-dose blend of carbohydrates (±60g), whey protein isolate (±30g) and leucine (3g), has been formulated based on the latest scientific knowledge. In addition, this professional shake also contains 1.2g of salt per serving with the aim of replenishing electrolytes (salts) lost through sweat and accelerating and optimizing rehydration. WHO can the PROLINE Recovery Shake be beneficial for? All athletes who train intensely or perform ultra-long efforts All athletes after a competition After intensive resistance training, intensive tempo training, efforts such as cycling races, marathon, triathlon,... The recommendation is to eat 1 g carbohydrate per kg of body weight immediately after exercise and then every 2 hours for the next 6 hours, depending on the duration and intensity of the exercise 1. Immediately after an intensive or ultra-long training/competition: Dissolve 100 g of powder (3 scoops) in 500 ml of water. Contains soy (except banana version) Keep in a cool, dry place and protected from sunlight.