Accelerade Advanced Sports Drink, Orange Flavor (4.11 lb (1,867

About Accelerade

Accelerade is the only sports drink that contains the scientifically proven 4:1 ratio of carbohydrate and protein. Only Accelerade is proven to reduce muscle and brain fatigue. No other sports drink is as effective in helping athletes at all levels perform better and recover faster.

Recommended Usage: Mix 1 Scoop with 12oz. of cold water. Use before, during and after exercise.

The Science Behind Accelerade
Accelerade represents a dramatic departure from conventional carbohydrate-only drinks that have dominated sports nutrition since the 1960’s. Accelerade demolished the myth that protein does not fuel muscle cells and hinders rehydration. In a landmark study, researchers at James Madison University demonstrated in cyclists that Accelerade, compared to a conventional sports drink, increased endurance by 29%, decreased muscle damage by 83% and even increased endurance in a subsequent workout performed almost 24 hours later by 40%.

In another study, researchers showed Accelerade actually increased rehydration by 29% compared to a conventional sports drink. The reason being is Accelerade, with its combination of three rapid-acting carbohydrates plus protein, activates multiple sodium transport systems. The net result is improved rehydration.

Recently, much attention has been devoted to the role the brain plays in fatigue. It is now well accepted that during exercise fatigue signals emanating in the brain can reduce endurance. The high levels of branched-chain amino acids in Accelerade can inhibit the release of brain fatigue signals. In fact, research has shown that athletes consuming Accelerade had a lower level of perceived exertion and, at the same level of exercise intensity, did not experience as much strain. In other words, athletes were able to work harder, easier.