Reflex Growth Matrix Information

Post workout nutrition is critical in ensuring the right nutrients reach muscles following an intense workout to stimulate muscle growth and recovery. Poor post workout nutrition can turn a great workout in to a waste of time. Growth Matrix from Reflex Nutrition helps to cover all these nutritional bases with a blend of key ingredients designed to facilitate and promote lean mass gains following a workout. Growth Matrix takes recent scientific research and transcribes it into a high quality post workout formula.

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At the heart of Growth Matrix is a hydrolysed 100% whey protein that gets to work fast almost immediately after being consumed. Hydrolysed protein has been specially treated with enzymes that have partially broken down the proteins into their constituent amino acids and peptides, meaning they will be absorbed and digested by the body much faster than standard, non-hydrolysed whey protein. This has the effect of delivering a source of protein to the muscles much faster than would otherwise happen with a standard whey protein. Immediately following intense training sessions, muscles have been broken down and require a supply of amino acids as soon as possible so to enable muscles to being repairing micro tears and build new muscle tissue. Hydrolysing the protein has the unfortunate effect of making the taste more bitter, which some may find off-putting.

In addition to hydrolysed protein, Growth Matrix contains useful servings of beta-alanine and Creapure brand creatine, to help fend off muscle fatigue through increased muscle carnosine and creatine phosphate.

Intense training leads to a loss of essential electrolytes and a reduction in muscle glycogen stores. Growth Matrix provides 55 grams of glucose polymers and added electrolytes to restore the balance as quickly as possible.

Features:

• Hydrolysed whey protein for fast absorption of protein, allowing muscles to get to work on the recovery phase as soon as possible.
• Beta-alanine and creatine for increased muscle energy and reduced muscle fatigue.
• Glucose and electrolytes to ensure an optimal energy balance following intense workout’s, which will drain energy and electrolytes from the body.
• L-Leucine to encourage increased protein synthesis following workouts. Maximises the effects of the hydrolysed protein and carbohydrate source.

Who’s it for:

Proper post workout nutrition is important for anyone putting in intense training sessions involving weights. Growth Matrix is ideal to meet this demand. Note that the strong taste resulting from hydrolysing the whey may not be suitable for everyone.

How to use:

Easy mixing in water or your favourite mixer. Take one serving (approx. 100g) immediately after your workout.

Flavours: Rich chocolate, orange and lemon, smooth fruit

Sizes: 1.89kb (4.17lb)

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Reflex Natural Whey Information

Natural Whey by Reflex Nutrition gives you the pure protein and BCAAs you need without any unnecessary extras. It can be difficult to consume enough protein to build muscle and size, Natural Whey delivers your body with high doses of protein, amino acids and branched chain amino acids (BCAA’s) in an easily digestible form. Realise your potential size and strength with help from Reflex Natural Whey.

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Natural Whey has one of the highest biological values of any protein supplement on the market due to its excellent amino acid profile, protein fraction content and superior digestibility. Being completely free from artificial sweeteners, flavourings and colourings, Natural Whey contains a high concentration of BCAA’s when compared to other protein sources. BCAA’s are essential in the muscle recovery and building process, being used for muscle metabolism and energy.

Similarly to Reflex’s other popular whey protein, Instant Whey, Natural Whey contains an enzyme complex named Digezyme which aids better absorption of proteins and other minerals in the gut, meaning more of the muscle building nutrients get into the body and to where they are needed.

Unlike some other whey protein brands, Reflex has kept the carbohydrate content to a minimum, with just 4g in every 100g, and fat at just over 6g – making Natural Whey exceptionally lean and protein dense.

Features:

• One of the highest biological values of any protein on the market, thanks to its excellent amino acid profile.
• Naturally flavoured and free of artificial sweeteners and colourings.
• Low in fat and carbohydrates, leaving more of the stuff that’s wanted: protein.
• Contains Reflex’s ‘Digezyme’ for better nutrient uptake in the gut and reduced stomach discomfort.

Who’s it for:

Any one may use Natural Whey, but those who are on a carefully planned diet who cannot afford additional unnecessary calories may see the greatest benefits. Also, any one who doesn’t get along with the artificial flavourings or colourings found in other brands may find Natural Whey a good alternative.

How to use:

Easily mixed with water or your favourite mixer. As a protein supplement, take as normally woul any other supplement, in between meals and post workout for optimal recovery from exercise.

Flavours: Strawberry, vanilla, chocolate

Sizes: 2.27kg (5lb)

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Diet Whey Information

THE product for anyone seeking lean muscle and minimal fat. Diet Whey from PhD Nutrition contains a slow-release protein blend to keep hunger at bay and control energy levels for dieters. Diet Whey is squarely aimed at committed dieters who need to shed every unnecessary calorie from their diet. Unlike other diet-friendly protein supplements, Diet Whey contains a selection of additional fat-loss ingredients which may assist in shedding far or adding lean muscle while keeping fat gain to a minimum. More muscle and less fat – isn’t that what everyone wants?

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Diet Whey features a slow-release protein along with fast-acting protein varieties to to maximise lean mass gain after hard workouts. As a lean gain’s promoter, Diet Whey contains no sugar or maltodextrin, instead including low GI waxy barley. Not only are simple sugars a poor energy choice for powering muscle’s through intense workouts, but sugar is more likely to be converted and stored are fat than a slower release carbohydrate source. Waxy Barley is a complex carbohydrate source derived from a home grown barley crop that is rich in slow release energy, fibre, protein and minerals. For athletes and sports people that demand the highest quality from their supplements, waxy barley seems like an excellent alternative to sugar.

In addition to the main ingredients above, Diet Whey contains Iso-Tone 4, a proprietary blend of fat promoting agents including essential fatty acids, green tea extract, L-Carnotine and CLA. Together, these components help prevent fat gain, increase metabolism, and increase energy.

Features:

• Specially formulated whey blend, containing fast and slow release proteins for more efficient muscle recovery and satiety.
• No sugar. Contains ‘Waxy Barley’, a slow burning carbohydrate source to reduce hunger pangs, prevent energy spikes and provide fuel for workouts and recovery.
• A plethora of fat reduction, metabolism raising and energy giving ingredients. With the low calorie protein blend can help to reduce fat and increase lean muscle gains.

Who’s it for:

Diet Whey can be taken by anyone, whether dieting or not. For best results, combine with an intense workout routine to shift fat and increase lean muscle mass.

How to use:

Use as part of a restricted calorie diet for best results, in place or between meals. On training days, consume a serving as a post workout shake. Mixes easily in water or your favourite mixer in a shaker bottle.

Flavours: belgian chocolate, chocolate orange, strawberry delight, vanilla creme, white chocolate

Sizes: 1kg (2.2lb)

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Syntha 6 Information

Syntha 6 from BSN joins a number of premium whey protein products that go beyond a simple protein supplement, becoming a ‘multi-functional’ protein powder. Syntha 6 combines the muscle boosting benefits of 6 different protein types blended into one supplement, giving a great all-round protein supplement that has noticeable benefits on muscle growth and recovery.

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Exact type and ratio of amino acids varies between protein sources, so by combining protein from 6 different sources Syntha 6 ensures the body is not left deficient in any one amino acid. Another important benefit of using varied protein sources is that the release of protein into the system will be staggered over time starting from a few minutes after consuming until several hours later – keeping muscle fed for longer and aiding their development. Syntha 6 is a versatile AM to PM protein powder that doesn’t stick to just being useful after a workout.

Not content with the already thorough range of amino acids already in Syntha 6, BSN has also added an additional injection of branched chain amino acids (BCAA’s) and glutamine peptides to enhance muscle sparing and development.

Features:

• Blend of 6 different proteins to keep the body supplied with protein over a longer period than typical single source protein powders. These quality protein sources include whey protein concentrate, calcium caseinate, egg albumen and whey protein isolate.
• Uses sucralose sweetener – aspartame free.
• Contains Medium Chain Triglyceride’s (MCTs), a heart healthy fat and good source of energy.
• Ideal for use round the clock, the variety of protein sources will keep your muscles supplied with protein throughout the day and night.

Who’s it for:

As a premium whey protein supplement, Syntha 6 is aimed at those who require every little extra performance gain that can be gained from their nutrition, however this is a quality supplement that anyone can benefit from.

How to use:

Syntha 6 is designed to mix easily into water or another mixer of your choice such as milk. 2 scoops makes one serving. Syntha 6 is an ideal post workout shake to replenish lost muscle stores in muscle and help kick start recovery.

Flavours: Strawberry, chocolate, banana, vanilla, chocolate peanut, chocolate mint, cookies and cream, mochaccino, caramel latte

Sizes: 1.32kg (2.91lb), 2.27kg (5lb)

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Micro Whey Protein Information

From Reflex Nutrition comes Micro Whey, Reflex’s purest whey protein supplement available. Cross Flow Micro-filtration has been used to ensure a higher concentration of whey while leaving important immunoglobins and micro-filtrations intact, which are known to have positive effects in the body. This produces a superior whey protein that is over 98% pure, lactose and fat free. The perfect whey supplement for the serious or competitive trainee.

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Features:

• Micro-filtered cross flow filtration process ensures the purest protein on the market. This is an expensive process and sets Micro Whey apart from cheaper brands.
• Ultra-pure whey isolate is lactose and fat free, minimising unnecessary extra calories. For serious sports people with strict dietary requirements.
• Fast delivery protein makes Micro Whey ideal for use post workout.
• Includes Digezyme for better digestibility and less stomach discomfort.
• Contains only natural colourings and uses sucralose (Splenda) as a sweetener in place of Aspartame.

Who’s it for:

As a superior quality whey, experienced sports people and those on tightly controlled diets will benefit most from regularly taking Micro Whey. The fast release nature of whey isolate makes this the perfect protein shake to consume after completing an intense workout.

How to use:

With excellent mixability, Micro Whey can be mixed using a shaker bottle or blender. Mix with water or your preferred mixer to taste.

Flavours available: Strawberry, Chocolate, Banana, Vanilla

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Muscle Milk

From Cytosport comes the legendary Muscle Milk, designed to maximise your training by promoting fat burning and lean muscle gains, as well as aiding recovery. Muscle Milk’s carefully chosen ingredients give the body the optimum environment to develop and grow, much like a mothers milk to a baby.

Features:

• Contains EndoCreatine brand Creatine, a patent-pending formulation that works by increasing your body’s own production and storage of Creatine. Creatine is one of the most popular supplements around that has been proven to increase strength and reduce fatigue.
• For efficient energy production during workouts, to promote protein synthesis (recovery of the muscles) and to increase the use of fat for energy, Cytosport have included a proprietary blend of fats called Lean Lipids which endow these positive effects on the body.
• Lastly, an EvoPro blend of proteins and amino acids that is designed to emulate the super growth-boosting effects seen from mothers milk – enabling your body to work for longer and harder without burning out and maximising results from your workouts.

Who’s it for:

As a natural supplement, Muscle Milk can be used by anyone. Those engaged in a rigorous training routine will see the most benefit from increased recovery abilites and muscle growth.

How to use:

Recommended times to consume Muscle Milk are pre-workout (30 minutes prior) and post-workout (immediately following) to ensure the body has enough nutrients available for optimal growth and recovery during and after the workout.

On non-workout days, consume in the morning and before bed.

Muscle Milk should be taken as a shake and will blend easily with water, milk or your favourite mixer.

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Get it at Holland and Barrett

Holland and Barrett’s massively popular brand Body Fortress is used by thousands up and down the country. Available from just about all their high street stores, it is also now available to buy online on the Holland and Barrett website.

You can drink Body Fortress Whey Protein any time during the day to add extra high quality protein to your daily kilocalorie intake. Mixes fast into a tasty drink using water, juice, milk or yoghurt and you can take it anywhere.

This convenient powder formula is available in strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, banana and natural whey.

Body Fotress is designed to appeal to the beginner or average trainee, and so it’s formula is low carbohydrate, and low fat with a spread of amino acids.

Body Fortress whey protein is available in chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, banana and unflavoured. The standard sized tub is 908g, however strawberry can be purchased in a larger 2.61kg tub.

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Metabolic Drive

Biotest Metabolic Drive, featuring super premium whey protein for those who need a super quality whey supplement. Metabolic Drive contains an advanced protein blend designed to give the body maximum protein input, with the minimum of carbs and fats. Each serving of Metabolic Drive contains only 110 kcals in total, with only 2g of fat and 3g from carbohydrates – perfect for the competitive bodybuilder, athlete or other dedicated fitness professional.

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Aside from the incredibly low calorie content and amounts of fats and carbs, Metabolic Drive also has a reputation for being a delicious, near sinfully good tasting whey protein, so good in fact that when blended when ice and milk it can make a great substitue for ice cream! That should make the strict diet a little more tolerable, and makes a great meal replacement when every calorie counts.

Intended for professional athletes and competitive bodybuilders in season, each serving contains a blend of whey protein isolate, milk protein concentrate and micellar casein – three top quality proteins, each containing minimal amounts of carbohydrates and fat.

Features:

• High quality blends of three different types of proteins, offering the body highly bioavailable protein sources which the body can efficiently utilise.
• Low fat, low carb ingredients making Metabolic Drive especially suited to dieters or professionals.
• Very tasty flavours, can be mixed into many other foods or made into a shake.

Who’s it for:

• Athletes, bodybuilders, those looking to lose weight while keeping protein intake high.
• Anyone who finds protein powders typically give them stomach upsets. The exceptionally easy to digest proteins in Metabolic Drive can help to alleviate this common gripe.

How to use:

Easily mixed into your favourite mixer, or experiment and mix with other food stuff e.g. milk and ice, bake into bars, mix into cereal.

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Synergy ISO 7

Looking for a whey protein supplement packed with some juicy extras? You would be wise to take a look at Synergy ISO 7 by PhD Nutrition. Forming the base of this supplement is 37 grams of high quality whey protein, providing the necessary building blocks for muscle growth and strength increases that follow a training session. The particular whey blend found in ISO 7 is a combination of whey protein concentrate and whey protein isolate, to provide the body with an immediate release of  protein into the body.

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PhD Nutrition has layered several more useful ingredients on top of whey protein to create a great all-in-one supplement that aids in recovery and performance.

Each ingredient found in Synergy ISO 7 has been designed to either increase size and strength, reduce recovery times, or promote a healthy body.

A Methyl T3 Strength Stack contains natural ingredients including ZMA which has been designed to maximise testosterone production – which can lead to increased strength and muscle size gains. Alongside the T3 stack is a muscle volumising stack containing ingredients that will boost your pump in the gym and increase strength. Included in this stack are staple bodybuilding ingredients Creatine, L-Glutamine and L-Taurine.

All this would be lost of course if Iso 7 didn’t come in a range of tasty flavours including Double Chocolate Cookie and Strawberry Cheese Cake, to name a couple! At only 4g of fat per serving, however, it need not be a guilt pleasure.

Features:

• Advanced formulation, crafted to be a true all-in-one supplement, eliminating the need to buy a variety of costly supplements. Takes the guesswork out of choosing supplements.
• Hormonal support matrix Methyl T3, allowing your body to naturally maximise Testosterone production, the hormone directly responsible for increasing muscle and strength gains.
• Cell volumising ingredients to increase muscle pumps, strength and fullness.
• 37g of protein per serving, minimal fats and medium carbs. The right quantities and types of calories present to fuel workouts while minising fat gains.
• Added isotonic complex along with key vitamins to help with energy and hydration.

Who’s it for:

• A high quality all-in-one formula such as PhD Nutrition Synergy Iso 7 can be enjoyed by anyone involved in sports or weight training, but is especially aimed at serious weight lifters who are looking to get more from their workouts.
• Those who are fed up with keeping track of and buying several supplements to meet their needs. An all-in-one solution like Iso 7 can solve this problem.

How to use:

Recommended serving is twice daily, once pre-workout (approx. 60-90 minutes before) and at another point during the day. Mixes easily in water or your preferred mixer.

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90+ Whey Protein

Nutrisport 90+, one of the most popular whey protein brands on the market right now, and it’s not hard to see why! A whey protein of mighty appearance, the 5kg size comes packaged in a large bucket making for an industrial sized whey protein.

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The 90+ name refers to the percentage of protein in this product, being over 90%. Two scoops twice per day will deliver over 100g of protein. Further to the high protein content, 90+ contains just 2% fat whilst still containing crucial amino acids for optimal recovery and muscle building.

Two types of protein are included in this blend, standard whey protein providing a quick hit of protein for the body – perfect for the post workout protein shake – and micellar casein which provides a much slower release of protein to keep levels optimal between meals.

Features:

• High quality, high protein (over 90%) formula.
• Low in carbs, fat and calories. Great for dieters.
• Protein derived from fast acting whey and slow release micellar casein for optimal benefits.
• Available in large sizes for unbeatable value.

Who’s it for:

90+ being low in fat, carbs and calories is perfect for serious body builders and those trying to shed fat or anyone else looking to add more high quality protein to their diet. Additionally, the great value of 90+ makes it suited to those on a budget or those who use whey supplementation frequently in their diet.

How to use:

90+ is an easy mixing formula and can be mixed easily with your favourite mixer (water, milk or fruit juice) in a shaker cup. To make a more refreshing drink, try blending the mix with ice cubes to create a smooth, frothy shake.

Use before or after work out sessions or at any other times throughout the day.

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