When rapid absorption is the primary goal (as it is immediately following a hard workout), whey protein presents the perfect combination of high quality aminos delivered at a rate at which they can be best utilized for muscle growth during a prime anabolic time... as it's the fastest digesting protein available. Through it’s peptide chains, whey isolate has the ability to increase blood flow to muscles which significantly speeds up initial recovery after training. That said, not all whey proteins are alike. As in gasoline, there are different grades that reflect the amount of purification that goes into the final product. Basic whey protein falls far behind Whey Concentrate and premium Whey Isolate in it’s ability to effectively produce the benefits listed above. XLR8 combines a blend of only the most purified grades (leaving the basic whey for the other guys to put in their supplements) in order to ensure maximum utilization of protein when the muscles need it the most!
BCAA's are a trio of essential amino acids that are responsible for stimulating protein synthesis (the process in muscle cells that produces hypertrophy) and repairing damaged muscle tissue. When taken together following a workout...leucine, isoleucine, and valine can significantly boost insulin release which helps to flood the trained muscles with an influx of reparative aminos, glycogen restoring glucose, while boosting the absorption of the often stubborn but ultra effective creatine. Taking a post-workout supplement that does not include these powerful anabolic agents can dramatically hinder the benefits you’ll see from your efforts in the gym. As an added benefit, BCAA’s have been shown to limit postworkout muscle soreness enabling you to recover quicker and attack your training with consistent intensity from day to day.
Waxy Maize is a very dense polysaccharide and therefore it quickly bypasses the stomach and enters the small intestines where it is absorbed into the bloodstream extremely quickly. This rapid transport helps improve cell transport and start the muscle repair process sooner within the all important post-workout window. Waxy maize does not cause an insulin spike. It is a quickly and easily absorbed carbohydrate that provides sustained energy maintenance and replenishment.
Kre-Alkalyn is a buffered form of creatine that is processed at a higher PH level than the more acidic creatine monohydrate form. The more acidic the creatine, the more likely it is to chemically be converted into creatinine...the unusable byproduct. The decreased acidity of Kre-Alkalyn allows more of the creatine to be absorbed by the muscles and allows for smaller effective dosages with NO NEED FOR LOADING! This delivery is extremely well tolerated by the body with far less “creatine bloat” experienced and does not have to be cycled allowing you to get the uninterrupted benefits of creatine.
ALA is a significant booster of insulin sensitivity ensuring maximum absorption of key nutrients by the recuperating muscle cells following your workout. In laymen’s terms...with ALA, you can stop watching all of the useful ingredients in your post-workout supplements flush down the toilet and put more of them in the muscles where they can exert their powerful actions.
5-Methyl-7Methoxyisoflavone is a non-hormonal anabolic / anti-catabolic compound that has been shown to increase protein synthesis, and improve overall recovery from intense exercise. Our bodies are constantly walking the fine line between anabolic and catabolic states. This flavone has been shown to overwhelmingly tilt the odds of muscle growth in your favor and is quickly becoming one of the most exciting and positively researched options for serious athletes looking for that elusive edge.
