![]() ![]() Torq recommends a different serving size dependent on the duration and intensity of exercise, from one 50g sachet for a moderate workout up to two for a hard session (or none for a light workout). Due to the high carb and protein content, it left me very full afterwards and not in need of any additional fuelling. When mixed, the drink is quite thick but has no lumps and tastes delicious – it was one of my favourites in that regard. The drink also features branched chain and essential amino acids, as well as a very long list of vitamins and minerals that are essential to recovery and hydration. The price per serving is high, but the recovery drink you get is near enough a meal replacement which – for people having just finished a race or short on time – might actually be ideal. Torq’s recovery drink is very different to most on this list, in that it contains a huge amount of carbs. The lack of carbohydrates is the only point we could mark down, but the addition of salts and other vitamins and minerals for better hydration was a big enough bonus so we only docked half a mark – especially as it’s quite easy to get your carbs from another source. Additionally, all SiS products are batch-tested, which is a great feature. When bought as a 1.6kg tub, the value is exceptional. The drink left me feeling satisfied after a workout, but still a bit hungry after around 30 minutes or so. A nice addition is a full profile of electrolytes, which makes this a great drink for rehydration – an aspect sometimes forgotten by other recovery drinks and a big bonus. The drink mixes very well with no lumps and has a nice flavour without any artificial taste. It is a 1:1 ratio, though, so the carb content is perhaps a little lacking – but it can be consumed alongside a meal more rich in carbs. ![]() SiS REGO Rapid Recovery has been around for a long time, and does well with a high amount of protein and solid amount of carbs. Best recovery drink Informed Sport tested One point is lost due to the reduced carb amount and funny flavour, but when bought in bulk this offers a great protein drink at a solid value. The option for sachets is useful for those travelling or bikepacking, but it is more expensive. The drink is quite expensive compared to some of the more value-oriented options, but it still sits around the middle of the spectrum when bought in bulk. However, there was a strange artificially sweet taste – although there are apparently no artificial sweeteners present. The drink mixed very well and left us feeling full, ready for a proper meal later on. And the option for batch testing, along with everything being made in a facility that is Informed Sport Certified is another perk. That said, the inclusion of essential and branched chain amino acids was a bonus for muscle recovery. The carb content, on the other hand, was a bit lacking for a recovery drink, though. OTE Sports’ Whey Protein recovery drink offers a little more protein than most of the others on test, landing it slap-bang in the middle of the recommended 20-30 grams. Other than that, an ideal recovery drink. Value was pretty good among competitors, and the only reason we docked half a mark was due to the inconsistency between flavours. Flavours were good on the whole, but I found the banana one to be a little too weak. The flip side is that it’s maybe a little less filling – not by much, though. ![]() The drink mixed very well and gave a more watery consistency than many of the drinks, possibly preferable for some after a hard session, as it’s easier to drink than a thicker shake. ![]() Although most of us won’t get tested, it is good to know what you are taking is ‘clean’. It’s the right balance for getting sufficient protein in for rebuilding your muscles, without having to take on an excessive amount of carbs.Ī bonus point for High5 is the option to get the product batch tested, which helps to put your mind at ease that there isn’t contamination with any banned products that would fail a doping test. The High5 recovery drink was the only other protein powder on test to offer the same ~3:1 carbs to protein ratio. ![]()
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