Sci-MX Recover Review

Sci-MX Recover 2:1 Isolate Day Review

Overview

Here is what Sci-MX have to say about their brand new product.

Formulated to load trained muscles with essential post-workout nutrients, delivering an optimised 2:1 ratio of rapid digesting Cross-Action™ carbs: Iso-Pro™ whey isolate, plus recovery vitamins and minerals.

 

MUSCLE RECOVERY: Whey protein isolate rapidly replenishes muscle protein lost during high intensity exercise.

FATIGUE REDUCTION: Magnesium can contribute to a reduction in tiredness and fatigue after high intensity exercise.

MUSCLE GROWTH: High protein content contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass.

OXIDATIVE PROTECTION: Cell consituents, DNA, protein and lipids are protected from oxidation by vitamin C.

GLYCOGEN REPLACEMENT: Cross-Action™ carbohydrate system with fast release glucose and long chain glucose polymers.

IMMUNE SUPPORT: Vitamin C aids the maintenance of normal immune function during and after extreme physical activity.

Basically this formula is more geared towards recovery than muscle growth (I think the name Recover gives that away).

Taste

It only comes in Orange flavor. I must say that when you first mix it it’s really orange. It’s a bit off putting actually it looks a bit toxic. It tastes pretty good, a bit like orange squash. By the end of trial I actually quite like the uniqueness of the bright orange colour.

Content

Nutritional information	Per 100g	Per 80g Serving
Iso-Pro™ protein	30g	24g
(of which BCAAs)	3.4g	2.7g
(of which glutamine)	2.7g	2.2g
Cross-Action™ carbohydrate blend	60g	48.8g
(of which dextrose monohydrate & long chain glucose polymers)
Revitaliser™ micronutrient blend	766mg	610mg
Vitamin C	38mg	30mg (38%*)
Potassium	394mg	315mg (16%*)
Calcium	150mg	120mg (15%*)
Magnesium	81mg	65mg (17%*)
Sodium	103mg	80mg
*EC RDA = Recommended Daily Allowance

Nutritional profile	Per 100g	Per 80g Serving
Energy	1527kj/365kcal	1222kj/292kcal
Protein (on dry matter)	30g	24g
Carbohydrates (sugars)	60g (29.8g)	48.8g (23.9g)
Fat (saturates)	0.2g (0.08g)	0.1g (0.06g)
Salt	0.25g	0.2g

With 48.8g of Carbs this is not a product to use while cutting, when you’re bulking though it’s acceptable. It’s fairly low in protein with 24g but seeing as this isn’t supposed to be your main protein shake that doesn’t really matter that much. In my opinion this should only really be taken straight after a workout. The high sugar content will provide an insulin spike that will allow the protein to be driven into the muscles providing instant recovery.

Serving Size

Container Size: 1.2kg

Serving Size: 2 scoop (80 g)

Servings Per Container: 15

This seems really low but seeing as you only take it after a workout it’s not too bad. If you workout 3 times a week then it’ll last you 5 weeks but if you workout 5 times a week then you’re looking at 3 weeks. So really its value is down to personal circumstance.

Price

You can pick it up from Sci-MX for £36.99 this works out to £2.46 a serving which is very expensive. It may come down in price soon.

Side Effects

None.

Results

Well this is a rare moment. I only have good things to say. This is without a doubt the best post workout shake I’ve ever used. DOMS are a thing of the past, I experienced zero muscle soreness. This is a revolutionary product, if you can train without getting sore you can train twice in a day, you can train twice as hard, you can climb the damn stairs after leg day!  Also for those of you who are conscious of gaining a bit of fat I didn’t actually gain any during my time with Recover.

I cannot say enough good things about SCI MX Recover, you  need to test this out for yourself to see just how amazing it is. 9.5/10

You can buy Sci-MXRecover 2:1 Isolate here.