Recoverite®

No scoop? No problem! With the following conversion information, your "Where did my scoop go?" problems are resolved!

Recoverite 2.0
1 Level Scoop (50 cc) = 3 TBSP + 1 tsp (Serving Size: 2 Scoops)

Recoverite Classic
1 Level Scoop (60 cc) = 4 TBSP + ½ tsp (Serving Size: 2 Scoops)

Here are the amounts of amino acids found in the whey protein isolate component in a two-scoop serving of Recoverite.

Note: Amounts are in milligrams

Essential Amino Acids
LEUCINE – 970
ISOLEUCINE – 600
VALINE – 460
METHIONINE – 200
HISTIDINE – 150
LYSINE – 970
PHENYLALANINE – 290
THREONINE – 610
TRYPTOPHAN – 160

Conditionally Essential Amino Acids
ARGININE – 210

Non-Essential Amino Acids
CYSTEINE – 260
ASPARTIC ACID – 965
ALANINE – 460
GLUTAMIC ACID – 1710
GLYCINE – 160
PROLINE – 550
SERINE – 370
TYROSINE – 270

Q: Would I lose any nutritional benefits if I mix Recoverite or Organic Vegan Recoverite with warm water instead of cold water?

A: Nope! It's totally fine to mix either product with warm water, and there will be no loss of potency or benefits.

One flavor, Caffe Latte, contains 25mg of caffeine per serving.

Q: Can I add an extra scoop of Whey Protein to Recoverite, as a 2-scoop serving of Recoverite only has 10 grams of protein?

A: You can certainly add one-half to one scoop of Whey Protein to Recoverite. However, we do not believe this is absolutely necessary, as 10 grams of protein (and 3 grams of glutamine) are quite sufficient to kick-start the recovery process. Most people will have a protein-containing, solid food meal within the next hour or two after they consume Recoverite, which is why, while adding more Whey Protein to a 2-scoop serving of Recoverite is not problematic at all, it's really not necessary. HOT TIP: Consuming a serving of Whey Protein (mixed in water only) right before bed will yield tremendous benefits for enhancing recovery.

Yes, Hammer Nutrition products are tested for heavy metals and meet or better established safety levels. The manufacturer of Hammer Nutrition supplements requires that all potential raw material suppliers provide a Certificate of Independent Laboratory Analysis-covering no less than 15 specific items-with EVERY shipment of raw material. One of those specifics is this:

Statement of, and References to, Industry Accepted Methods of Analytical Processes to establish that Raw Material meets FDA standards for microbial content, heavy metals, solvents, and pesticides, and results of such analysis. (Must be detailed and include the Name, Contact Person, and Phone Number of the Independent Laboratory that conducted this Testing).

BOTTOM LINE: Hammer Nutrition supplements are tested for heavy metals, with all raw materials in them meeting or bettering FDA standards.

Recoverite contains whey protein isolate, while Organic Vegan Recoverite contains organic pea protein. If you are adhering to a vegetarian/vegan diet, the latter is an excellent protein source. Considered the least allergenic of all protein sources, organic pea protein is also regarded as arguably the easiest plant protein to digest. Organic pea protein contains an excellent amino acid profile—it’s a rich source of the three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) L-leucine, L-isoleucine, and L-valine—and is gluten-free and lactose-free. The new Formula of Vegan Recoverite now also has watermelon seed protein.Watermelon seed protein is also an excellent source of the branched-chain amino acids (BCAA)—leucine, isoleucine, and valine. Watermelon seed protein is high in B vitamins such as niacin, folate, thiamin, riboflavin, and pantothenic acid, and is an outstanding source of magnesium, as well as smaller amounts of other minerals. That said, there is no better protein source than whey protein isolate when it comes to bioavailability and Essential Amino Acids (EAA) content, including the three branched-chain amino acids. There are a number of additional benefits attributed to whey protein isolate that no other protein source can offer. You can read more about this at Stay Strong and Stay Healthy.

Recoverite contains the same exact whey protein isolate as our Whey Protein product does. It is not exactly 100% lactose free, it's approximately 98% lactose free, and because there's virtually no lactose remaining, people that have a lactose intolerance can almost always use the product without any issue whatsoever. Now, if someone were allergic to dairy, we would not recommend a whey protein-containing product; however, if it just an intolerance to lactose, you should have no issues with both of our whey protein isolate-containing products, Whey Protein and Recoverite.

Because whey protein isolate—the form we use in Recoverite and Whey Protein—most people who are lactose intolerant are able to consume whey isolate without issue. If you find either product to still cause issues, we recommend Vegan Recoverite and Vegan Protein.

Each 2-scoop serving of Recoverite and Organic Vegan Recoverite contains 3,000 mg of L-glutamine.

Q: Is there any egg in Recoverite? Or cross contamination with egg?

A: There is no egg in Recoverite, no ingredients in Recoverite are derived from eggs, and there is no possibility of cross-contamination with any egg/egg-products with Recoverite.

Q: I’m allergic to soy. Does Recoverite and/or Organic Vegan Recoverite contain soy?

A: Neither product contains any soy or soy protein.

Q: What is the difference between whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate, which I see in other protein powders?

A: We use whey protein isolate in Recoverite and Whey Protein for the following reasons:

• Whey protein concentrate can be as low as 35% protein by volume and no higher than 75% protein by volume, which means that a sizeable amount is lactose and fat. Whey protein isolate is a purer form, as it goes through more filtration processes to remove nearly all the lactose and fat, yielding a higher protein volume of no less than 90%. The whey protein we use is ~97% actual protein.
• Biological value (BV) refers to the absorption rate of a protein source and the proportion of protein that is retained in the body for growth and/or maintenance. Whey protein concentrate has a good BV of approximately 102; however, whey protein isolate has a BV that can reach an astounding 159, the highest of all protein sources.

For more information about the benefits of whey protein isolate, please see the article “Hammer Whey Protein: It’s a Superfood”.

Q: Is the whey protein in Recoverite from grass-fed cows and without antibiotics or hormones?

A: Hammer Nutrition's Whey Protein is free of lactose, fat, gluten and added sugar, and is derived from US-raised grass-fed, hormone-free and antibiotic-free cows.

Both Recoverite and Organic Vegan Recoverite are most definitely suitable for diabetics. Shortly after exercise—ideally within the first 30 minutes after it has been completed—when the glycogen synthase enzyme is highly active and when insulin is needed to work with glycogen synthase to convert ingested carbohydrates to glycogen for storage in the muscles, a high-glycemic index (GI), insulin-releasing/spiking carbohydrate such as maltodextrin is highly desirable. Aside from shortly prior to, during, and immediately following exercise, we do not recommend consuming high-GI carbohydrates, including maltodextrin. Additional Note: Maltodextrin is the ideal choice for pre-diabetic and diabetics, as long as its use is limited to during exercise and immediately after. As just mentioned, at all other times we recommend consuming low-to-moderate glycemic index carbohydrates. It’s important to mention that a sizable number of our clients are Type I and Type II diabetics, including sponsored athlete Peter Van Rompaey, and they find our maltodextrin-containing products to be ideal for them.

Always start with about one-third of your water bottle/blender bottle filled with water. Adding water to dry powder will oftentimes cause clumping, but if you first start with water and then add the powder, this issue will cease to exist. Once you’ve added the powder to the water-containing bottle, put the lid on and shake vigorously. After that, add a bit more water, put the lid on, and repeat the process. Continue until your fuel bottle is full. Note: This is especially important when you’re making a multi-hour bottle of fuel; make it a little bit at a time—add some water, add powder, put the lid on, shake, repeat.

The main components in Recoverite are complex carbohydrates, whey protein isolate, and sizeable amounts of the amino acid, glutamine. Taking the product immediately away after exercise—when the activity of both insulin and the enzyme, glycogen synthase, are at their highest—is the best way to get the full value out of Recoverite. The body needs to carbs to restock the muscle cells with fuel (and gradually increase the amount they hold), the protein is needed for reducing aches and soreness and to help with the muscle tissue repair/rebuild process, and the glutamine is excellent for supporting the immune system.

Prior to bed, you don't need the carbs, but the whey protein isolate and glutamine will be extremely beneficial, and that’s the time for Whey Protein. The protein will provide the body with a nice bolus of amino acids so that the body can continue with its repair/rebuild processes (a lot of which occurs while we sleep), and the glutamine will help the body in releasing maximal amounts of human growth hormone (hGH). More on that at Glutamine Benefits.

After Exercise: Recoverite

Prior to Bed: Hammer Whey Protein

Yes. Every Hammer Nutrition product we sell comes straight from Hammer Nutrition USA, based in Whitefish, Montana. We are Hammer Nutrition Philippines, the official distributor of Hammer Nutrition in the Philippines, and we import directly from Hammer Nutrition USA. You can buy from us here on hammernutrition.ph, from our official Lazada and Shopee stores, or from the authorised dealers listed on our Dealer Locator.

It depends on the batch we have in stock. Right now most of our stock has at least a year left, and many items have 2 to 4 years, with expiry dates running up to 2031. Hammer Nutrition supplements also show a manufacture (MFG) date on the label. If you need a specific expiry date, message us by email at sales@hammernutrition.ph or on Viber before you order and we will check it for you. We update this FAQ as new stock arrives.