Carbohydrate
Protein Formula For Endurance, Recovery And Rehydration!
ACCELERADE®
is the first sports drink that provides rapid hydration plus the added
benefits of all natural protein to re-energize muscles during exercise
and help muscles recover faster after exercise. If you're serious about
your exercise, advance to ACCELERADE.
*
Extends Endurance
* Speeds Muscle Recovery
* Reduces Muscle Damage
* Enhances Recovery
Frequently
Asked Questions
How is
Accelerade different from other sports drinks?
Accelerade is the first and only protein-enhanced sports drink containing
carbohydrate and protein in a patented 4:1 ratio. Accelerade may help
deliver greater performance benefits to athletes than conventional sports
drinks, which contain no protein.
Isn't protein
just for building muscles?
Although
protein has been shown to play a critical role in building muscles,
it also plays an important role in improving aerobic performance. When
compared to a carbohydrate-only sports drink, carbohydrate-protein Accelerade
has been shown to:
* Improve
rehydration
* Extend endurance
* Reduce muscle damage
* Speed muscle recovery
How does
the 4:1 ratio work?
The boost
in endurance that Accelerade has is caused by utilizing protein as an
energy source during exercise which may minimize the breakdown of glycogen.
It has also been shown that protein improves rehydration by enhancing
fluid retention compared to carbohydrate-only sports drinks. Minimizing
dehydration during exercise will enhance performance. Improvements in
recovery appear to be a direct result of reduced muscle damage.
How should
I use Accelerade?
Accelerade should be used to rehydrate the body during exercise and
also whenever additional energy is needed. The optimal amount of Accelerade
to drink during activity depends on the type and intensity of activity,
air temperature, and your body size and fitness level.
Can I drink
Accelerade after exercise for recovery?
While Accelerade
is formulated especially for use before and during exercise, it is also
an excellent source of recovery nutrition. Following a workout, the
body needs water and sodium for rehydration, carbohydrate to replenish
muscle fuel stores, and protein to repair muscle damage. Accelerade
contains all of these important recovery nutrients.
What type
of protein does Accelerade contain?
Accelerade
contains all-natural whey protein.
What is
whey protein isolate and why is it in the product?
Whey protein
is a high-quality protein derived from cow's milk and is considered
the "gold-standard" protein for athletes. Whey protein isolates
are the most pure and concentrated form of whey protein. Whey protein
contains high amounts of all of the essential amino acids, especially
branched-chain amino acids (i.e., leucine, isoleucine and valine) which
are uniquely metabolized by skeletal muscle during exercise.
Does Accelerade
contain any banned substances for use by NCAA College or Olympic level
athletes?
No.
Accelerade
is included in one of the four permissible categories set forth in the
NCAA by-law 16.5.2.2 as Accelerade contains less than 30 percent of
its calories from protein.
Accelerade
sports drink does NOT contain any banned substance or agent on the USOC
(United States Olympic Committee) List of Prohibited Substances.
I'm lactose
intolerant. Will I have problems with Accelerade?
The whey
protein in Accelerade comes from milk. The maximum lactose content in
Accelerade is less than 1%, which may not be of concern to the vast
majority of individuals who are lactose intolerant. If you have concerns
related to lactose intolerance, we recommend consulting your physician.
I am allergic
to milk or milk proteins. Should I consume Accelerade?
If you
have concerns related to a milk allergy, we strongly recommend consulting
your physician prior to using this product.
Does Accelerade
contain corn-derived ingredients?
Yes.
Why does
Accelerade contain sugar?
Accelerade
contains carbohydrates primarily in the form of simple sugars. While
most of us try to limit our sugar intake in regular meals and snacks,
simple sugars and other fast-acting carbohydrates are beneficial during
exercise because they provide a source of quick energy. A 6-8% carbohydrate
concentration is widely accepted to be the ideal in a sports drink.
The carbohydrate concentration of Accelerade is 6.0%.
What types
of sugar does Accelerade contain?
Unlike other sports drinks Accelerade does not contain high fructose
corn syrup. The sugars found in Accelerade include sucrose, glucose,
fructose and trehalose.
What is
Trehalose and why is it in the product?
Trehalose
occurs widely in nature and has been found to occur naturally in several
foods. Trehalose is consumed as part of a normal diet in mushrooms,
honey, and foods produced using baker's and brewer's yeast. Trehalose
is a disaccharide, or two simple sugars that are linked together. The
metabolism of Trehalose is identical to that of other disaccharides
commonly consumed as part of the human diet. Trehalose is added to our
product as part of the source of carbohydrate.
Is Accelerade
gluten-free?
Yes, Accelerade is free of wheat, oats, rye and barley.
Is Accelerade
safe for children?
The nutritional ingredients in Accelerade have been shown to be perfectly
safe for use by children.
What is
the shelf life of Accelerade?
For optimal
flavor, please refer to the "Best By" date written on the
bottle.
What is
the osmolality of Accelerade?
Osmolality
is a measure of the number of particles in a solution and can affect
the functionality of fluid replacement drink. The osmolality of Accelerade
ranges from approximately 345 to 365 mOsm/kg. Data in the literature
suggests that beverages in the range of 0 to 400 osmolality do not affect
intestinal absorption or fluid homeostasis during moderately intense
exercise.
Is there
a recommended range for sodium concentration in a sports drink?
Currently,
there is not a set value of sodium concentration in sports drinks but
rather a recommended range given the large variability of individual
sweat rates and the associated concentration of sodium in the actual
sweat.
The Institute
of Medicine recommends approximately 460-690 milligrams per Liter (mg/L)
of sodium whereas the National Athletic Trainers Association suggests
approximately 300-700 mg/L of sodium.
Accelerade
contains approximately 495 mg/L of sodium and falls within both of these
recommended ranges.
Some pediatricians
recommend giving conventional sports drinks to children who are mildly
dehydrated when sick with a fever. Is Accelerade appropriate for such
use?
Although
there is nothing harmful about our product as it is designed to replace
fluids and electrolytes, we do not recommend consuming this product
without consulting with your pediatrician first when deciding whether
or not to give it to a sick child.
What is
lactic acid and why is it in the product?
It's an
acid produced by fermentation from sugar. It's in the beverage for flavor
and to help preserve it.
What is
magnesium carbonate and why is it in the product?
It's a
mineral. We add it to the product to provide a source for magnesium.
What is
monopotassium phosphate and why is it in the product?
It's a
salt that we add to the beverage to provide a source of potassium, an
electrolyte.
What is
acetate and why is it in the product?
It's part
of the ingredient called vitamin E acetate, our source of vitamin E.
What is
ester gum and why is it in the product?
It's a
water-soluble material that helps provide opaqueness to the product
and to stabilize the flavors in the product.
What is
sodium ascorbate and why is it in the product?
It's a
type of vitamin C. It helps with color stability.
Note: Amount Per Serving may vary from flavour to flavour
Directions:
Usage: Mix 1 Scoop with 12 oz. of water in a glass or water bottle.
Before
exercise: consume approximately 12-20 oz. of fluid 2 hours prior to
exercise and 7-10 oz. of fluid 15-20 min prior to exercise
During
exercise: as a general rule you should consume approximately 20-32 oz.
of fluid for every hour of exercise. This should consist of ingesting
several ounces of Accelerade every 10 to 15 minutes throughout activity.
However, there is large variability between individuals as to their
tolerance for fluid intake. Further, during many athletic events the
frequency and volume of fluids available may be limited. Individuals
are encouraged to drink as much as can be tolerated within the recommendation
above without inducing gastrointestinal distress Following exercise:
consume approximately 20-24 oz. of fluid per pound of weight loss after
exercise. As with any sports nutrition product, you should incorporate
it into your daily training to determine what works best and not experiment
with a new routine on race day.
