First off, I'm a large opponent of most supplements. Or, at the very least, a large proponent of educating yourself prior to purchasing or taking any.
Note: the supplement industry is
not regulated by the FDA. This means they can make
any claims they want on their product.
Independent studies (ie independent of the FDA) have found things like no effects from certain supplements (despite them claiming a host of benefits), or even negative effects. Also, they've found things like ingredients (ie herbal supplements) not being present in their claimed amount or not present at all. Pretty sketchy if you ask me.
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Originally Posted by worth
Before you even say it, yeah I know, I know, chocolate milk, right Azure? 
I like to use a product called Endurox R4:
http://www.endurancenutrition.ca/product.php?product=2
I've been using it as recovery drink of sorts for the past year or two now and I find it really makes a difference in how I feel the next day after an intense workout or a hockey game. Maybe it's a placebo thing, but it seems to work for me. |
Anything with a 3:1 carbs : protein ratio is an ideal recovery snack immediately after exercise or physical exertion. Chocolate milk is certainly a popular one.
And yes, you are correct in saying it's likely a placebo thing. Recovery supplements likely (probably) pale in comparison to 3:1 carbs : protein, since that's what actual, scientific evidence recommends.
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Originally Posted by worth
Anyway, the cost of suppliments in Canada is outrageous.
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Likely due to the miracle claims that most of the products have. Of course, people assume that the product actually does at least part of what it says, which in many cases is not true in the least.
Suffice to say there are a lot of victims.
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Also, I was possibly thinking of possibly creating my own recovery drink with a mixture of Whey, dextrose, glutamine and creatine. Any thoughts on that?
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Don't get away from the essence of what a recovery drink is and does. A quick boost to energy levels and something to help initiate recovery (ie from microtears) is what you're looking for, not eating half your caloric intake along with a host of supplements in one serving. Again, I recommend the 3:1 carbs : protein snack, followed by a meal 1-2 hours after.