About Endurox R4

Over 15 peer-reviewed studies show that compared to a conventional recovery drink, Endurox R4:

• Increases glycogen replenishment by 200%

• Decreases muscle damage by 50% • Increases protein synthesis by 400%

• Extends endurance by 55% in a subsequent workout.

The important discovery that led to the development of Endurox R4 was the identification of the recovery window, the 45-minute interval following exercise. During this time, cellular processes involved in replenishing and rebuilding the muscle cells are activated. When the right combination of nutrients is provided during this critical time interval there is an enormous enhancement in muscle recovery. With Endurox R4 you recover faster, recover better and come back stronger.

The Science Behind Endurox R4
The important discovery that led to the development of Endurox R4 was the identification of the recovery window, the 45-minute interval following exercise. During this time, cellular processes involved in replenishing and rebuilding the muscle cells are activated. When the right combination of nutrients is provided during this critical time interval there is an enormous enhancement in muscle recovery.

Endurox R4 was uniquely formulated to ensure that all of the recovery processes functioned at optimal efficiency. The key was the combination of carbs and protein in a 4:1 ratio. This ratio greatly stimulated the metabolic pathways so critical for recovery. For example, researchers noted that Endurox R4 increased muscle protein synthesis more effectively than a protein beverage. The reason being there are multiple pathways involved in protein synthesis. A protein drink only stimulates one pathway, whereas a carb/protein drink stimulates two.

Similarly, because Endurox R4 contains three rapid-acting carbohydrates, researchers have shown it increases glycogen replenishment by over 200% compared to a carb-only beverage. Multiple carbohydrates activate multiple transport and metabolic pathways leading to enhanced glycogen synthesis.

However, for many athletes one of the most important benefits of using Endurox R4 is it reduces muscle damage and muscle pain. Compared to a carb-only drink, Endurox R4 reduces short-term muscle damage by 42% and longer-term damage by 47%. Not surprising, reductions in muscle damage translated into a 40% increase in endurance 16 hours later and a 14% increase in muscle function 24 hours later.