Nutrition X RAM 3.3lb
Helps Refuel And Replenish Hard-Working Muscles!
Athletes and sports nutritionists have known for many years that the most important part of nutrition is directly after training. This period of time has become known as “window of opportunity” where our bodies demand certain nutrients to repair and rebuild tissues damaged during training. Leading sports nutritionists and exercise physiologists both agree that when this “window of opportunity” is fully taken advantage of training benefits can be greatly accelerated. Nutrition X have developed Recovery Accelerator Matrix as the No.1 post training product available worldwide.
RAM was developed by leading exercise physiologists. RAM contains the perfect ratio of carbohydrates to protein to speed muscle glycogen replenishment and rebuild muscle protein after exercise, anti-oxidants to reduce post exercise muscle damage and glutamine to help reduce muscle stress.
RAM is designed to:
restore electrolytes and water
refill glycogen stores
reduce muscle stress
rebuild muscle
RAM works on the interaction of key physiological and nutritional factors that enable muscles to operate at peak levels. The RAM system establishes four practical principles that athletes can incorporate into their daily training to optimize recovery and achieve their full potential.
1. Restore electrolytes and water. Studies have shown that fluid replacement must occur directly after exercise. Electrolytes can accelerate rehydration by speeding up intestinal reabsorbtion of fluids.
2. Refill glycogen stores. Recent research has shown that protein and the amino acid arginine when combined with a carbohydrate supplement can stimulate insulin levels in a synergistic way. The ratio and type of carbohydrates to protein are extremely important to this synergy. By stimulating insulin with carbohydrates, protein and arginine muscle glycogen is restored rapidly, this improves performance and increases recovery.
3. Reduce muscle stress. During exercise there is a build up of free radicals. Free radicals are responsible for damage to muscle cells. In addition to free radicals, exercise also stimulates cortisol. Cortisol is a stress hormone that increases the breakdown of protein. Intense exercise also has a negative effect on the immune system. As we now have a greater understanding of the causes of muscle stress, we have identified agents to help minimize it. Vitamin C and E are strong antioxidants shown to reduce free radical build up during exercise. Insulin has also been shown to reduce the build up of cortisol normally seen during exercise thereby helping to maintain muscle protein. The amino acid glutamine has also been shown to stimulate the immune system.
4. Rebuild muscle. Immediately after exercise a rebuilding process is started to repair muscle proteins damaged during exercise. Recent studies suggest that insulin is a strong stimulus of the muscle rebuilding process by increasing amino acid transport into muscles and by preventing the breakdown of protein. This relationship between glycogen replenishment, insulin and muscle rebuilding is the foundation of RAM. A secondary aspect of the rebuilding process is the need for protein and glutamine. Protein not only stimulates the replenishment of glycogen stores by activating insulin but also provides the essential building blocks for muscle repair.
Recommended Use for Nutrition X RAM:
Directly after training mix 3 scoops with 500ml water.
Supplement Facts:
Servings Size: 106g
Servings per Container: 14
Nutritional Information Per 100g
Energy kcal 377.5
Energy KJ 1578
Protein (Dry basis) 30g
Carbohydrates 61g
of which sugars 60.5g
Fat 1.55g
of which saturates 0.5g
Fibre 1g
Sodium 150mg
