5 reasons you should consider a recovery shake after a workout
4 months ago

5 reasons you should consider a recovery shake after a workout

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. 5 reasons why you should consider a recovery shake Helps to replenish glycogen stores Recovery shakes often contain carbohydrates like maltodextrin and dextrose to help replenish glycogen stores in the muscles, which are depleted during exercise. Standard protein shakes usually don’t include electrolytes, so while they are good at helping with muscle repair you might need to drink an electrolyte solution along with your protein shake for optimal recovery. Creatine offers enhanced muscle repair Many recovery shakes contain creatine, which is proven to aid muscle strength and power during workouts. HMB is a metabolite of the amino acid leucine and is known to support muscle repair, reduce muscle breakdown, and enhance recovery.

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