Posted on 02 October 2008
by Robert Kunz MS
Every ingredient and component of Ultragen is engineered to be absorbed within the critical thirty-minute glycogen window. Unlike whey protein concentrate or soy protein, Ultragen’s hydrolyzed and isolate whey proteins are very small di and tri-peptide molecules that get absorbed quickly. The carbohydrates come exclusively from the highest glycemic sugar available-glucose, which […]
Posted on 05 September 2008
By Jeff Rocco, M.D.
Bob Seebohar has discussed the importance of Post-Workout Nutrition in an earlier Coaches’ Corner. The discussion of post-workout nutrition continues with a breakdown of the components of 7 popular recovery drinks and some key points to consider when choosing your recovery drink.
Recovery Drink Comparison Chart
Athletes train with the purpose of improving performance. […]
Posted on 28 August 2008
Eating a Gluten FREE diet has become a hot topic lately even for those athletes who are not gluten intolerant or been clinically diagnosed with celiac disease. Gluten, a protein found in rye, wheat and barley, is a common ingredient in many of the foods we eat. Many athletes have found that gluten causes […]
Posted on 26 August 2008
Post-workout or recovery nutrition? The terms have been somewhat interchangeable among athletes and there is a distinct difference which is important to know.
Recovery nutrition, often thought of as the “window of opportunity” in the first 30-60 minutes following a workout includes everything but this time period. “Recovery nutrition begins before a training session starts”. Think […]
Posted on 31 July 2008
The antioxidant profile in Endurance MultiV is unmatched. ORAC-Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity testing is recognized as the “Gold Standard” for measuring antioxidant protection against oxidative damage. This new testing method allows nutrients to be qualified in their antioxidant capacity with a number. Endurance MultiV, which has the highest possible ORAC score, is one of the […]