ACCELERADE is the first sports drink that shifts the energy dynamic during exercise to improve performance. Like conventional sports drinks, ACCELERADE supplies the necessary carbohydrates and electrolytes for rehydrating and replenishing muscle reserves.
But unlike conventional sports drinks, ACCELERADE has the patented 4 to 1 ratio of carbohydrate to protein to speed the movement of carbohydrate into the muscle. It contains the ideal combination of simple and complex carbohydrates for rapid and sustained energy. By increasing the energy efficiency of every gram of carbohydrate, it conserves muscle glycogen and improves endurance.
Studies show that, compared to a conventional sports drink, ACCELERADE extends endurance by 24%. It also contains essential antioxidants which reduces post-exercise muscle damage. You can train longer and harder, and you'll feel less sore afterwards.
What is the importance of the 4-1 ratio carbohydrate to protein?
University of Texas researchers measured the effect of carbohydrate consumption during variable intensity exercise. They found if they could boost insulin levels during exercise they could further spare muscle glycogen and improve endurance capacity. One way to enhance insulin levels is by the addition of protein. But the amount of protein is critical. Too much protein will slow gastric emptying. The combining of carbohydrate and protein in a 4-1 ratio enables endurance athletes to shift the energy dynamic during exercise resulting in improved energy production, sparing of muscle glycogen and extended endurance in the later stages of competition. The bottom line: you can train and compete longer and harder.
Serving Size (1 Scoop/31g): Servings Per Container 56, Calories 120, Calories From Fat 10, Total Fat 1g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 190mg, Potassium 65mg, Total Carbohydrate 21g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 20g, Protein 5g, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 100%, Calcium 4%, Iron 0%, Vitamin E 100%, Magnesium 30%.
