Accelerade RTD - Fruit Punch (Best By DATE Jan 2008 GUARANTEED FRESH!!)

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. Accelerade contains the ideal combination of simple and complex carbohydrates for rapid and sustained energy. By increasing the energy efficiency of every gram of carbohydrate, Accelerade conserves muscle glycogen and improves endurance.

Studies show that, compared to a conventional sports drink, Accelerade extends endurance by 24%. And because Accelerade contains essential antioxidants, it reduces post-exercise muscle damage. Accelerade lets you train longer and harder, and you'll feel less sore afterwards.

What results can I expect with Accelerade?
In clinical trials against a sports drink containing the same amount of carbohydrate, Accelerade improved endurance performance by 24%. Against water, the results were more impressive. Accelerade improved endurance by 57%. These trials were conducted using a protocol that involved exercise levels of varying intensities which more closely simulates real life athletic events.

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.

What is the best way to take Accelerade?
For one serving, mix one scoop with 12 oz. of cold water in shaker, water bottle or glass. Use before, during or after exercise.

What is the difference between Accelerade and Endurox R4?                                          Accelerade and Endurox R4 are based on groundbreaking research showing how nutrition can improve muscle performance and recovery. Both products contain the patented 4-1 ratio of carbohydrate to protein to speed glycogen replenis

Serving Size: 1 Drink

Amount Per Serving:

Calories: 120
Calories From Fat: 10
Total Fat: 1g 1%
Saturated Fat: 0g 0%
Cholesterol: 10mg 3%
Sodium: 190mg 8%
Potassium: 65mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate: 21g 9%
Dietary Fiber: 0g 0%
Sugars: 20g
Protein: 5g
Vitamin A: 0%
Vitamin C: 100%
Calcium: 4%
Iron: 0%
Vitamin E: 100%
Magnesium: 30%

Ingredients: Sucrose, Whey Protein Concentrate, Fructose, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Magnesium Oxide Vitamin E Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, L-Arginine, Monopotassium phosphate, FD&C Yellow 5, FD&C Yellow 6.