2:1:1 Recovery (Optimum Nutrition)

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What you eat, when you eat it, and how much you eat has a dramatic effect on your performance. But, not all nutrient combinations work equally well. Our 2:1:1 Recovery is based on the latest science demonstrating that blending different types of carbs and proteins maximizes absorption and leads to better results than the use of larger amounts of any single type. Hydrolyzed whey, micellar casein, and egg albumen proteins provide immediate and sustained amino acid delivery for repair and rebuilding while the precise ratio of simple sugars and rapidly-digesting carbs in 2:1:1 Recovery helps refuel and replenish hard-working muscles. And with 5 grams of added BCAAs in the proven 2:1:1 ratio of Leucine to Isoleucine to Valine to stimulate muscle protein synthesis, there’s no question that 2:1:1 Recovery is an indispensable part of every serious athlete’s routine.

The Rapid Recovery Ratios

2:1:1 Carbohydrate Ratio
2 x Glucose Polymers + Waxy Maize Starch
1 x Sucrose
1 x Fructose

2:1:1 Protein Ratio
2 x Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate (Fast)
1 x Micellar Casein (Slow)
1 x Egg Albumen (Intermediate)

2:1:1 BCAA Ratio
2 x Leucine
1 x Isoleucine
1 x Valine

Beyond The Basics

2:1 ratio of carbohydrates to proteins
Optimal CARB COMBINATION for FASTEST ABSORPTION
Blends FASTER, intermediate, and slower acting PROTEINS for sustained amino acid delivery
Loaded with HYDROLYZED WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATES
Fortified with 5 GRAMS of ADDED BRANCHED CHAIN AMINO ACIDS (BCAAs)

Average user rating from: 87 users


Overall rating		3.8
Motivation (2 ratings)		5.0
Fat loss (2 ratings)		2.8
Anti-catabolic (2 ratings)		4.5
Endurance (3 ratings)		5.0
Suppressed appetite (1 rating)		1.5
Thermogenic effect (1 rating)		0.5
Texture (8 ratings)		4.4
Muscle gain (7 ratings)		3.0
Strength (2 ratings)		4.8
Physical energy (8 ratings)		4.9
Low side effects (1 rating)		4.5
Recovery ability (37 ratings)		4.4
Pump (2 ratings)		3.3
Aggression (1 rating)		5.0
Taste (76 ratings)		4.6
Mixes well (14 ratings)		4.5
Value for money (14 ratings)		3.0
Ingredient profile (4 ratings)		3.9

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Excessive sweating	1 user (1%)
Shakes	1 user (1%)

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Muscle gain


Taste		Holy crap this stuff tastes amazing!! Wish I was bulking right now just so I could drink this stuff a couple times a day and not just post-workout.


Physical energy		I feel this has also helped me have more energy for my workout sessions.
Taste		The chocolate flavor tastes great with milk.


Fat loss		I put on 15lbs of muscle for football and didn't plan on losing a bunch of weight with basketball so i decided to take something that had a lot of protein and fast acting carbs to take postworkout/practice.
Taste		It was a very good decision even though it was a little expensive and didn't taste great.
Value for money		It was a very good decision even though it was a little expensive and didn't taste great.
Ingredient profile		I really like the ingredients in this product.


Recovery ability		but this stuff is both delicious and wonderful for recovery and bulking.
Taste		but this stuff is both delicious and wonderful for recovery and bulking.


Taste		but it tastes horrible and I haven't been able to get over that.
Taste		When mixed with water it tastes like pepto bismol, and mixing it with fruit, juice or milk hasn't helped to improve the taste very much.
Mixes well		When mixed with water it tastes like pepto bismol, and mixing it with fruit, juice or milk hasn't helped to improve the taste very much.


Recovery ability		I get great pumps and my recovery has definitely been sped up.
Pump		I get great pumps and my recovery has definitely been sped up.


Fat loss		Only been using it for a month doing P90x, and can really see the fat burning off.
Texture		Makes GNC taste like chalk.
Recovery ability		I use it mainly for recovery due the increased carb content as compared to ON whey powder (which I also use in the am) I look forward to it after every workout.
Taste		Colossal chocolate is a great-tasting protein powder.
Taste		Mix it in a blender and tastes great with water, skim milk or OJ.
Taste		IMO this is the best-tasting brand around.
Taste		Makes GNC taste like chalk.


Taste		The taste is great and it blends quite well.
Value for money		My main gripe is the price- i really wish ON would cut it down just a little.


Texture		This has equaled the best tasting shake I have ever had, and it goes down so smooth.
Physical energy		This shake is actually refreshing, and I start to get my energy back shortly after my serving.
Recovery ability		My recovery times have decreased as expected.
Taste		I was in for a complete surprise when I tasted this!
Taste		Delicious!!
Taste		This has equaled the best tasting shake I have ever had, and it goes down so smooth.


Thermogenic effect		I will say the only drawback is I don't particularly find this "refreshing" at the end of a hard sweaty workout,
Recovery ability		This stuff is legit, I am able to train so much harder while I recover with this stuff because I don't get the DOMS nearly as bad, so my sore muscles from the day before don't interfere with today's workout.
Recovery ability		but my recovery periods are so much more manageable with this its worth it.


Muscle gain		I wish price would come down a tiny bit and/or a much larger size was available!
Recovery ability		There is nothing else that helps me recover as effectively.
Recovery ability		Whether it is a crazy high volume lifting session or a run/ride that has you crawling back into the house, you will feel like you are on the road to recovery within minutes of drinking this! Absolutely essential for training twice a day.
Taste		The ingredient profile is about perfect and the taste is great.
Value for money		I wish price would come down a tiny bit and/or a much larger size was available!
Ingredient profile		The ingredient profile is about perfect and the taste is great.


Taste		but tasted sour,
Taste		Man, when I tasted it, it's been the best tasting protein since my last fav 10 years ago.
Mixes well		Only con, it clumps with a spoon mix.


Recovery ability		Great recovery product.
Recovery ability		I'm noticeably less sore the day after a workout compared to just whey, and even other recovery shakes.
Taste		With milk it tastes GOOD.


Recovery ability		Just started taking this as my recovery drink after P90X...so far so good.
Taste		Tastes best with Milk!


Physical energy		This recovery drink helped me feel very little muscle soreness and I had sustained energy the rest of the day.
Recovery ability		I just started the P90X workout 2 days ago and wanted a product that was cheaper to replace the P90X Shakeology recovery drink.
Recovery ability		This recovery drink helped me feel very little muscle soreness and I had sustained energy the rest of the day.
Value for money		I just started the P90X workout 2 days ago and wanted a product that was cheaper to replace the P90X Shakeology recovery drink.


Physical energy		Incredible, first thing in the morning and right after a workout, you can feel it rush right into your body healing you up and helping you grow.
Recovery ability		Incredible, first thing in the morning and right after a workout, you can feel it rush right into your body healing you up and helping you grow.

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