AtEscapa, we know that nutrition during your cycling workouts is of the utmost importance. The Santa Madre Unusual Recoveryis the result of a tireless pursuit of excellence in sports nutrition. This recovery supplement is for those who not only seek to restore their energy but also aspire to push their limits—specially designed for stage races or long-duration activities involving high oxidative stress.
UNUSUAL RECOVERY is a recovery drink specifically designed for stage races or long-duration activities with high oxidative stress. It is a unique recovery product on the market, combining an optimal carbohydrate-to-protein ratio (3:1) to enhance energy and structural replenishment, high amounts of specific polyphenols that neutralize endogenous inflammation and muscle damage while acting as prebiotics, along with two specific strains of probiotics that reduce intestinal inflammation and improve the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.
Polyphenols are the star ingredients of this product. We focus on TART CHERRY and seek out the best ingredient—not just any concentrate—using state-of-the-art standardization that guarantees a high polyphenol content (1500 mg), specifically a high concentration of anthocyanins (1250 mg), while quercetin and phenolic acids round out the blend. With a 100:1 ratio, each gram of our extract is equivalent to 100 g of tart cherry extract.
Some are already discussing the effects of antioxidants—more specifically, polyphenols—on athletic performance and recovery, but very few explicitly highlight anthocyanins as the key players in these functions, and we are the only ones to state that 1,250 mg of anthocyanins significantly improve post-exercise recovery.
Carbohydrates are an essential component of a recovery supplement for endurance sports. In this case, we’ve opted for a 1:1 ratio, balancing the activity of the intestinal GLUT5, SGLT1, and SGLT2 transporters. Why? Because we’ve demonstrated that GLUT5 plays a major role—it’s a highly efficient transporter and pathway that carries fructose to the liver, where, depending on the body’s needs, it is metabolized in various ways. SGLT1 and 2: We’ve worked with various glycemic indices; in this case, we’ve chosen waxy corn starch (amylopectin), among others, since its high molecular weight accelerates digestive transit.
Probiotics: Probiotics have gained prominence in the world of sports, and for good reason. Why include them in a recovery supplement? We’ve observed that the gut undergoes changes during intense physical exertion, leading to inflammation that often halts or slows nutrient absorption—a critical factor for proper nutrient uptake and recovery from exertion. We focus on two strains of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and salivarius; we trust them, as they have been shown to reduce inflammation caused by physical exertion.
In short, we’ve worked to develop the best recovery drink for multi-stage events—a product designed to restore the energy athletes need to tackle the next stage, a product ready to be part of the most unusual challenges. In short: UNUSUAL RECOVERY.
DIRECTIONS:
- Take immediately after exercise: dissolve one packet in 400 ml of cold water.
