Carbon hydrate protein drink after training reduces muscle soreness

Training causes wear and tear on the body, which needs to be repaired during the recovery period. Protein-carbohydrate drinkstaken after exercise replenish muscle and liver glycogen stores and provide amino acids needed to repair damaged tissue. Insulin is an important hormone that helps the body recover from exercise. It accelerates the transport of amino acids into the cells that are needed to make new protein to repair damaged tissue from exercise. Insulin also accelerates the transport of glucose into cells, which provides energy for future training sessions. Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta found that administering sports drinks rich in carbohydrates and protein reduced muscle soreness after exercise. Several studies have found beneficial effects in the administration of post-workout supplements. (Int J Sports Nut, 15:610-624, 2005)