Science

REFUEL
REHYDRATE
& ADAPT

Freak Shake offers a one-stop rapid recharging station after hard or long workouts.

RAPIDLY REPLENISHES DEPLETED MUSCLE:

High Carbohydrates to rapidly restore depleted glycogen energy reserves in muscle.
High Electrolytes to support rehydration by replacing what we lose in sweat.
Complete Protein at an ideal 3:1 carb-to-protein ratio for endurance training – Promotes faster glycogen replacement than carbs alone, and supplies essential amino acids for muscle recovery & growth.

ADAPT

Each serving of Freak Shake products is supplemented with antioxidant micronutrients called flavonoids. Found in plants like cocoa and tea, they help tune the aerobic machinery inside muscle cells for peak efficiency. More efficient muscle translates to peak endurance.

FREAK SHAKE FORTIFICATION:

100 mg Epicatechin: A potent antioxidant flavonoid found in plants like cocoa and tea with unique properties for athletes
Supports Endurance by aiding adaptations to the metabolic machinery of muscle cells linked to aerobic capacity & VO2 Max

Check out our blog for a deeper dive into the cellular machinery of muscle and how it relates to endurance.

FLAVONOIDS AND ENDURANCE

FLAVONOIDS AND ENDURANCE
We incorporate specific plant based micronutrients called flavonoids into all Freak Shake Products. These naturally occurring antioxidants are found in plants like tea and cacao. There are extensive published nutrition and performance studies linking our flavonoids to benefits including: *

Endurance
Muscle strength & cardiovascular capacity
Support for VO2 Max & oxygen utilization at the cellular level
Aiding fat metabolism to support performance in aerobic exercise zones

RECOVER FAST

RECOVER FAST
The extra effort endurance athletes thrive on can cross a fine line between conditioning and over-exertion.

Freak Shake’s antioxidant micronutrients have been shown to assist recovery in several ways that may help reduce the time needed to fully recover.

Assists Muscle Recovery by promoting blood flow & rapid nutrient delivery to muscles after exercise
Supports muscle growth which is an adaptation to exercise that occurs during post-workout recovery
Promotes Muscle Resilience by helping the body respond to oxidative stress, a factor that contributes to inflammation, soreness and fatigue when over-exerting in a workout.

FLAVONOIDS AND RESILIENCE

Resilient muscles recover faster because they are more stress tolerant during intense exercise.

Inflammation plays a crucial role in endurance conditioning. The stress of exercise creates micro-trauma in muscle tissue that triggers an inflammation response. Some inflammation is helpful and necessary to summon the body’s repair systems and beneficial adaptations that build strength and endurance.

But when we over-exert or recover inadequately before our next effort, excessive inflammation can accumulate and impede our ability to exercise at full capacity, slowing progress toward fitness goals. If you’ve ever over-reached on a workout and feel persistent fatigue, soreness or mental fog the next day, those signals tell you the body is still dealing with excess inflammation and needs more recovery time.

Freak Shake’s antioxidant flavonoids have potent antioxidant properties that support resilient muscle and its ability cope with oxidative stress. Resilient muscle has a more forgiving inflammation response to stress, which may help reduce the need for recovery time.