Other “Recovery” Products
How does your recovery drink compare? Click on the links below or check out The Fluid comparison chart to see where your drink ranks!
- Does it contain all the nutrients for recovery?
- Does it contain whey protein concentrate?
- Does it containL-Glutamine?
- Does it contain fat?
- Does it contain sugar alcohols, sucralose, aspartame, or acesulfame potassium?
Fluid Recovery is like no other drink on the market. Our granulated corn maltodextrin foundation is a premium complex carbohydrate that isn't sweet and will never cause stomach upset. Many other drinks use dextrose or sucrose as the foundation, which can be very sweet and is more likely to cause stomach discomfort.
When it comes to protein, we use only the highest quality instantized whey protein isolate - no lactose, no fat, no cholesterol, just great quality protein for muscle health. Many other drinks use whey protein concentrate, which is a cheaper alternative that contains only 30-80% protein by weight, with the remainder consisting of lactose and fat. Whey protein concentrate is the reason that many people suffer gas, bloating, or stomach discomfort after ingestion, especially post-exercise when the body is in a greater state of stress. By using only the purest whey isolate protein available, we avoid these issues.
Glutamine is absolutely critical to maximize the recovery process. Other drinks claim the benefits of L-Glutamine, but put only a fraction of the amount needed for its precious benefits. We use 2500mg per 128 calorie serving, more concentrated than any other drink on the market. Why? Because that is what the body needs. You might ask yourself, well, why don't other companies do that? L-Glutamine is very expensive.
Sometimes other companies promote the more is better attitude. More protein, more carbs, more calories, etc. Several competing "recovery" drinks have added fat to their formulas to make them rich, creamy, and higher in calories. From a scientific standpoint, fat will only slow the absorption of nutrients and impair the recovery process, and if they are saturated fats, cause more inflammation! Fluid Berry Treasure and Tropical Escape formulas are 100% fat free. Fluid Chocolate Wave has 0.5g of fat due to the inclusion of natural cocoa.
At Fluid, we are big fans of natural foods. So while many other drinks contain artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, or other unsafe sugar alternatives, we prefer using all natural sugars in very modest amounts. Balance and natural foods will serve the body better than chemical sweeteners. Think about it!
