Maximum Recovery Matrix (MRM)

IS there a better post-match or post-training recovery product?

What is it?
MRM is an ideal supplement to aid recovery after exercise. The combination of carbohydrate and protein in the correct ratio, as well as the extra amounts of key amino acids glutamine and leucine help to promote storage of carbohydrate and enhance muscle protein synthesis. Just what the doctor ordered!!!

The ideal 3 to 1 ratio of high glycaemic carbohydrate and fast absorbing proteins from purified whey has been scientifically proven to reduce recovery time after extreme effort and to prevent muscle breakdown. During intensive exercise glutamine becomes a provisionally essential amino acid for all body processes including immune protection and gut integrity. Leucine is the most effective BCAA for promoting anabolic metabolism.

Who is it for?
MRM is likely to be helpful to any athlete who has just finished a hard training session or competition, in particular if the event or training has depleted muscle glycogen stores. So any prolonged aerobic or intermittent events (such as football, rugby, gaelic games, hockey, netball, volleyball, basketball, swimming, and running) or training for these events would benefit.

When to take it?
The ideal time is to take MRM within 30-60 minutes after training or competing, since this is the time frame when the muscle is most susceptible to store and recover. If the event has been particularly tough or if the next event is within 24-72 hours later, a repeat dose of MRM should be taken after 90-120 minutes and even twice on subsequent days for maximum effectiveness.

Why?
The first hour following any form of exercise is the most crucial period to recover glycogen stores and to promote protein synthesis in muscle. Classical studies on muscle glycogen synthesis have highlighted the need for early ingestion of carbohydrate to help drive storage. The amount of carbohydrate needed after intense exercise was reported to be around 1.2g per kg body mass in the first hour. For an 80kg person this amounts to 96g of carbohydrate, and the choice of liquid or solid sources is not important. Most isotonic sports drinks usually lack sufficient carbohydrate unless a large volume is ingested. Drinks containing amounts of carbohydrate close to 100g have, until recently, been unlikely or too sweet and syrupy.

The role of glutamine in promoting glycogen storage after exercise has been explored and found to result in a significant increase after oral supplementation. Subsequently investigations have been made on combinations of carbohydrate and protein to examine their effects on glycogen synthesis. The consensus view is that a ratio of 3:1 carbohydrate: protein is ideal. The form of protein does not appear to be of great significance, although the faster absorbed whey protein is best when rapid recovery is needed. The use of additional protein with carbohydrate is to help stimulate insulin levels and so promote uptake of glucose for incorporation into glycogen.

Of course, stimulation of insulin in recovery is not only beneficial for muscle glycogen synthesis but also protein synthesis. Carbohydrate alone helps stimulate protein synthesis after training due to enhancing insulin levels. The effect, therefore, of protein (and in particular leucine) ingestion in a recovery supplement drives protein synthesis further.

Ingredients

Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate, L-glutamine, Leucine, Citric Acid, Flavouring, Colour (Beta-Carotene), Magnesium Oxide, Ascorbic Acid.

Nutrition Information

Info	Per 100g	Per 130g serving
Energy	1650kj / 388kCal	2145kj / 510kCal
Protein	23g	27.6g
Carbohydrates	70g	91g
(of which starch)	0.5g	0.65g
(of which sugars)	69.5g	90g
Fat	1.6g	2.1g
(of which saturates)	0g	0g
Sodium	200mg	260mg
Dietary Fibre	0.5g	0.65g

Nutrition Extra

Info	Per 100g	Per 130g serving
Leucine	1538mg	2000mg
Glutamine	3846mg	5000mg
Magnesium	72mg	93mg
Vitamin C	384mg	500mg

Scientific Info

MAXIMUM RECOVERY MATRIX (MRM)

IS there a better post-match or post-training recovery product?
The first hour following any form of exercise is the most crucial period to recover glycogen stores and to promote protein synthesis in muscle . Classical studies on muscle glycogen synthesis have highlighted the need for early ingestion of carbohydrate to help drive storage . The amount of carbohydrate needed after intense exercise was reported to be around 1.2g per kg body mass in the first hour . For an 80kg person this would amount to 96g of carbohydrate, and the choice of liquid or solid sources was not important . Most isotonic sports drinks usually lack sufficient carbohydrate unless a large volume is ingested.

The role of glutamine in promoting glycogen storage after exercise has been explored and found to result in a significant increase after infusion and oral supplementation. Subsequently investigations were made on combinations of carbohydrate and protein to examine their effects on glycogen synthesis. The consensus view is that a ratio of 3:1 carbohydrate: protein is ideal . Whey protein is an ideal source of protein as rapid absorption is needed. The use of additional protein with carbohydrate is probably to help stimulate insulin levels in blood and hence promote uptake of glucose across a muscle membrane for incorporation into glycogen. Some amino acids are insulinogenic and thereby increase insulin concentrations. These include glutamine and the BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine, and valine).

Of course, stimulation of insulin in recovery is not only beneficial for muscle glycogen synthesis but also protein synthesis. Carbohydrate alone does evoke protein synthesis after training due to enhancing insulin levels . The effect, therefore, of protein (and in particular leucine) ingestion in a recovery supplement drives protein synthesis further .

MRM is an ideal supplement to aid the recovery process after exercise. The combination of carbohydrate and protein in the correct ratio, as well as the extra amounts of key amino acids glutamine and leucine help to promote storage of carbohydrate and enhance muscle protein synthesis. Just what the doctor ordered!!!