Vega Sport Recovery Accelerator in Apple Berry is a plant-based drink mix for after training, sold in a 540 g tub of about 20 servings. Each 27 g scoop combines pea and rice protein, electrolytes, maca, glucosamine, L-arginine, B vitamins and a group of herbs that includes turmeric, devil's claw, American ginseng and astragalus. Workout supplement.
What Vega Sport Recovery is licensed for
It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80096906. The licence also lists:
Helps to maintain proper muscle function.
Helps to maintain normal electrolyte balance.
Helps in energy production.
Helps to maintain immune function.
Source of protein for the maintenance of good health.
Source of amino acids involved in muscle protein synthesis.
Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve joint pain associated with osteoarthritis.
What is in it
Per 27 g scoop: 3,450 mg of pea protein and 500 mg of rice protein, 1,500 mg of maca root powder, 750 mg of glucosamine hydrochloride and 500 mg of L-arginine. The electrolytes are 400 mg of potassium (citrate), 154 mg of chloride, 100 mg of sodium and 20 mg of magnesium (citrate).
The herbs are devil's claw root at 150 mg (6:1, equal to 900 mg dried root), American ginseng root at 100 mg (3:1, 4% ginsenosides), astragalus root at 100 mg, turmeric rhizome at 53 mg (20:1, equal to 1,060 mg) and cayenne at 25 mg. B vitamins come in at 5 mg each of thiamine, riboflavin, niacinamide and pantothenic acid, plus 5 mg of zinc, 90 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 30 mcg of folic acid and 5 mcg of biotin. The glucosamine is made by fermentation with Aspergillus niger, which keeps the formula vegan.
It is sweetened with sprouted whole grain brown rice syrup and stevia leaf extract, coloured with beet root powder and flavoured with natural flavours, citric acid and malic acid. The tub carries vegan, gluten-free and Certified B Corporation marks. The label states it may contain milk, soy, eggs and sesame.
How it compares
Vega Sport Recovery Accelerator also comes in Tropical. It carries about 4 g of plant protein per scoop, with the weight on electrolytes, herbs and B vitamins, so it can sit alongside a separate protein powder.
How to take it
Adults mix 1 scoop (27 g) in 1 1/2 cups (355 mL) of ice-cold water and drink it any time after a workout. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have high blood pressure, gallstones, a bile duct obstruction, stomach ulcers, inflammation or diabetes, or take antidepressants, blood thinners or digoxin. The label states: "Do not use with other potassium-containing supplements or salt-substitutes." The tub holds a silica packet that is not to be eaten. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.
Who it suits
It suits adults who train hard and want a cold, fruit-flavoured drink after a session, and plant-based athletes who want a vegan formula with electrolytes and herbs in one scoop.
Vega Sport Recovery Accelerator Apple Berry FAQ
When should I drink it?
Any time after a workout, mixed with 1 1/2 cups of ice-cold water.
Is it vegan?
Yes. The tub carries vegan and gluten-free marks. The label notes it may contain milk, soy, eggs and sesame.
How many servings are in the tub?
About 20 servings of 27 g.
Can I use it with a salt substitute?
No. The label says not to use it with other potassium-containing supplements or salt substitutes.
Sprouted whole grain brown rice syrup, beet root powder, citric acid, malic acid, stevia leaf extract, natural flavours. May contain milk, soy, eggs and sesame.
Directions Adults: Mix 1 scoop (27 g) in 1 1/2 cups (355 mL) of ice-cold water and enjoy any time post-workout.
Warnings: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have high blood pressure, gallstones, bile duct obstruction, stomach ulcers, inflammation, diabetes, are taking antidepressants, blood thinners or digoxin. Do not use with other potassium-containing supplements or salt-substitutes.
Storage: Do not use if seal is broken. After opening, close lid tightly and store in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Product contains silica packet to maintain product freshness. Do not consume.
