Klean Recovery™ by Klean Athlete® is a delicious milk chocolate flavored powder formulated with the athlete’s recovery in mind. A 4:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein helps support optimal glycogen re-synthes
Nutrient timing is crucial to an athlete’s recovery and muscle tissue repair following high-volume and endurance or resistance exercise. The goal is to enhance muscle protein synthesis, resulting in positive net protein balance. After intense prolonged exercise, body stores of glycogen are depleted and muscle tissue begins to breakdown. Research suggests that when an athlete is glycogen-depleted after exercise, a carbohydrate intake of 0.6-1.0g CHO/kg during the first 30 minutes, and again every two hours for 4-6 hours, may adequately replace glycogen stores that have been depleted in both the muscle and liver. It has been demonstrated that delaying carbohydrate ingestion by as little as two hours post-exercise can reduce the rate of muscle glycogen re-synthesis by 50%. Post-exercise, muscles move from the catabolic mode to the critical anabolic phase that depends on the action of insulin and nutrient utilization during the first 30-45 minutes. Nutrients, particularly carbohydrate and protein, support the anabolic phase, in part by the effect on insulin. Certain carbohydrates including dextrose and fructose are the excellent choices given their rapid absorption and utilization.
The International Society of Sports Nutrition’s position on nutrient timing suggests that a carbohydrate to protein ratio of 3-4:1 may increase endurance performance and maximally promote glycogen re-synthesis during acute and subsequent bouts of endurance exercise. The results of several studies in animals and humans suggest that post-exercise muscle glycogen storage can be enhanced with a carbohydrate-protein supplement as a result of the interaction of carbohydrate and protein on insulin secretion. Additionally, a reduction in fat accumulation was shown in a study in rats resulting in increased fat oxidation and lower abdominal fat when fed immediately after resistance exercise. Amino acids are important for muscle protein synthesis. Protein synthesis was shown to be three times greater with a carbohydrate-protein supplement immediately after exercise versus 3 hours later.
Mix one scoop or one sachet with 10 to 12 ounces of water and consume within 30 minutes post-exercise or competition, or as directed by a trainer, coach, or healthcare professional.
The following are merely guidelines and one should consult with a coach, trainer, or health professional for individualized dosing:
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage: For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place (59°-77°F/15°-25°C)(35-65% relative humidity).
Serving Size: 1 Rounded Scoop (Approx. 56.9 g)
Servings Per Container: 20
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 | |
| Calories from Fat | 5 | |
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | <2%* |
| Total Carbohydrates | 41 g | 14%* |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 6%* |
| Sugars | 38 g | ** |
| Protein | 10 g | 20%* |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
** Daily Value not established.
INGREDIENTS: Dextrose, fructose, whey protein isolate (from milk), hydrolized marine protein (from fish [salmon]), Dutch process cocoa, natural flavors, and sunflower lecithin.
DOES NOT CONTAIN: Yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, artificial coloring, artificial preservatives, artificial flavoring, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
