Smart Nutrition

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As you get older your body changes. Among other things there’s a reduction in muscle mass and it takes you longer to recover after exercise.

The Elivar product range, developed by a world class team of nutritionists and food scientists, addresses the physiological issues that you encounter as an endurance athlete over the age of 35.

Elivar delivers Smart Nutrition.

Elivar Smart Nutrition

The Issue

Elivar Solution

RECOVERY

It takes longer to recover between hard training sessions as we age. Our body can still adapt to training loads however it takes longer for our bodies to process the changes - mostly muscle breakdown and repair.

SUSTAINED PROTEIN RELEASE

Most recovery products focus on Energy replacement with a 3:1 Carb to Protein ratio. As we age we need to shift the focus to muscle repair and this means changing the ratio. Elivar Recover uses a 1:1 ratio of Carbs to Protein - giving you 60% more protein We also use a blend of fast-release whey and slow-release casein to ensure that your body has essential muscle repairing proteins available over a longer period than with just whey alone.

BLOOD SUGAR

As you get older you become more sensitive to changes in blood sugar. Ideally we should have stable blood sugar levels – insulin is released as part of the process of regulating our blood sugar. This is why, for example, people who suffer from diabetes need to monitor their blood sugar levels manually. Their system can’t, or won’t release sufficient insulin. As we age we should avoid rapid rises in blood sugar levels. However most sports nutrition energy products include high glycaemic index (GI) sugars, such as fructose or sucrose as the primary energy source carbohydrates.

SLOW RELEASE ISOMALTULOSE

Elivar has developed formulations for its sports nutrition products which avoid the traditional high glycaemic index (GI) sugars, fructose and sucrose. We use isomaltulose as our primary energy source. It’s a low glycaemic index (GI) sugar which offers a slower, more controlled release of energy.

MUSCLE MASS

Muscle loss is a known side effect of ageing and begins as early as your thirties. It gets harder to build and maintain muscle mass - an effect known as Sarcopenia. At the same time, total body fat and visceral fat tend to increase.

PROTEIN SUPPORT

Weight bearing exercise is the only way to slow the onset of age-related muscle loss. It provides a natural stimulus to our muscles which can help slow the rate of decline but it needs to be supported by the correct amount of protein intake. Elivar can play an important part in supplying that protein. After all, busy lives can leave you with a short fall. We don’t all have time to cook a chicken breast or a steak after training. That’s why all of our products from Prepare, to Endure and Recover give you protein that includes vital branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs).

MICRO NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY

Regular intense training may mean you need more vitamins and minerals than someone who doesn't train. Ageing can accentuate this need. Riboflavin, B6, B12, Biotin and Vitamin C are needed for energy metabolism, Calcium and Vitamin D for bone health, and B6 and B12 for the immune system.

TAILORED NUTRIENTS

While the recommended way to get these is via a healthy and balanced diet, we understand that not everything in our busy lives is balanced. That’s why Elivar products contain these essential, age-specific vitamins and minerals. Thus supporting your sports performance goals and general health and wellness.

BLOATING

For some individuals, excessive amounts of sugars (fructose and sucrose) can be difficult to digest. They can cause gastrointestinal problems including that awful bloated feeling, not what you need to perform at your best.