{"product_id":"xact-nutrition-immediate-recovery-vanilla-caramel-drink-mix-rq","title":"XACT Nutrition Immediate Recovery Vanilla Caramel Drink Mix","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecovery for endurance athletes. Not just protein powder in disguise. Most recovery products get it wrong—too much protein, not enough carbs. If you've been told you need massive protein after training, you're following gym marketing, not endurance science.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's what actually happens: in the 30 minutes after exercise, your muscles are primed to absorb glucose faster than any other time. That glycogen window is where recovery happens. Carbs are urgent. Protein matters of course, but for more total daily intake, not immediate timing. XACT Immediate Recovery is built around that reality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eF\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we Made This\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe looked at recovery products and saw a fundamental problem: they're built backwards. Most recovery brands lead with protein because it's easy to market. \"20g of protein!\" \"High-protein recovery!\" But endurance athletes don't need a high-protein product in the 30 minutes after training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey need carbs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe glycogen window—that first 30 minutes post-exercise—is when muscles absorb glucose fastest. That's when carbs are most urgent. Protein matters, but for total daily intake, not immediate timing. Most recovery products get this backwards. We refused that compromise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe carb-first approach.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43g of carbs to maximize glycogen resynthesis while your muscles are still hungry for fuel. 14g of dairy protein to trigger muscle repair. Not the other way around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole milk powder, not isolates.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost recovery products use whey isolate alone, missing the full picture. We use whole milk powder, preserving both fast-digesting whey and slow-digesting casein, plus natural calcium. More Complete. Better Taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrolytes + calcium included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e440mg sodium, 550mg potassium, 400mg calcium. After hard effort, these are depleted. They're not afterthoughts, they're essential for fluid balance, muscle function, and bone health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady in seconds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne sachet. 275ml of cold water. Shake for 5 seconds. Tastes like creamy chocolate milk because it is milk...just optimized for what your body needs after effort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe built around carb-first recovery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is built specifically for endurance athletes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44g of carbs to maximize glycogen resynthesis while muscles are still primed for uptake. 14g of protein sized appropriately to trigger muscle repair without overshadowing what your body actually needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe chose whole milk powder because it actually works.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChocolate milk is proven recovery fuel—cheap, effective, delicious. But most recovery products either skip the milk entirely or use isolated proteins that miss what makes milk effective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe engineered for convenience without cutting corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle-serve sachets. Mix with cold water. 5 seconds. No blender, no measuring, no excuses. But we didn't sacrifice nutrition, this is whole food engineered into a powder, not a protein powder pretending to be recovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe glycogen window: why timing matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring exercise, muscle contraction activates GLUT-4 transporters—glucose entry points on muscle cells. This allows glucose to enter muscle tissue without insulin assistance. When exercise stops, GLUT-4 transporters gradually return to baseline over the next hour. Glucose uptake slows and becomes insulin-dependent again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the glycogen window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first 30 minutes post-exercise when muscles absorb glucose most efficiently. Carbs consumed during this window maximize glycogen resynthesis. Immediate Recovery delivers 43g of carbs to capitalize on this window, getting fuel into depleted muscles when uptake is fastest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbs restore energy. Protein triggers repair.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbohydrates replenish glycogen, the primary fuel your muscles burned during effort. Without rapid glycogen restoration, fatigue lingers and adaptation is compromised. Protein triggers muscle protein synthesis, the process that repairs micro-damage from training and builds strength. Whey protein is fast-digesting and leucine-rich, rapidly signaling the need for muscle repair. Casein is slow-digesting, providing sustained amino acid availability over hours. A 3:1 carbs-to-protein ratio (44g carbs + 14g protein) optimizes both: rapid glycogen restoration and immediate muscle repair signaling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming is everything\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsume within 30 minutes after training or racing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the glycogen window—when your muscles absorb glucose fastest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sooner you fuel after effort, the better\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpty 1 sachet (69g) into a shaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd 275ml of cold water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShake vigorously for 5–10 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink immediately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo measuring. No blender. Just mix and go.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy session type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter short sessions (under 90 minutes): Optional. If you're training again within 24 hours, use it. Otherwise, a regular meal works fine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter long or intense efforts (90+ minutes): 1 sachet immediately post-effort. Pair with a full meal within 2 hours if possible—recovery is about total daily nutrition, not just the first 30 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble training days: 1 sachet after each workout. This becomes essential when you're training twice and need glycogen restoration between sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal talk: This product is most important after hard or long efforts, or when you need to recover quickly before your next session. Easy training? A regular meal is fine. But after a race, a long ride, or back-to-back training? This is what your body actually needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSugars (sugar, dextrose), Skimmed milk powder, whole milk powder, whey protein isolate, natural flavours, salt, sunflower lecithin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains: Milk May contain: Wheat, Soy, Egg, Peanuts, Sesame,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree nuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"XACT Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"One Size","offer_id":45185879506988,"sku":"6202-SP26","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0155\/0629\/files\/xact-nutrition-immediate-recovery-vanilla-caramel-drink-mix-rq-front.jpg?v=1777992689","url":"https:\/\/www.prfo.com\/products\/xact-nutrition-immediate-recovery-vanilla-caramel-drink-mix-rq","provider":"PRFO Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}