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The Legendary Post-Workout
DARK MATTER®
Is Still Top of the Class
‘Unless you refuel your body properly after your workout you won’t optimize muscle building and recovery. Taking in protein is good, but it’s not enough and that’s why I formulated DARK MATTER®.’ -Gerard Dente, CEO and founder of MHP
MHP has a history of bringing innovative products to market, and DARK MATTER® follows that tradition. A lot of people focus on pre-workouts to maximize the intensity of their workouts, but post-workout supplementation is actually more important. MHP led the industry from the get-go by developing an innovative post-workout supplement. While other companies were simply touting their protein or basic BCAA formulas for post-workout, MHP was among the first companies to look at the research and develop a full blown post-workout formula to optimize the critical anabolic window for building size. This is why for many elite athletes, every workout ends with DARK MATTER® – a fully comprehensive post-workout formula backed by research and science.
Optimize Muscle Building
“Mistakenly, most people focus more on pre-workout supplementation than post workout,” explains Gerard Dente, CEO and founder of MHP. “Pre-workout supplementation is beneficial to help increase your output, but unless you refuel your body properly after your workout you won’t optimize muscle building and recovery. Taking in protein is good, but it’s not enough, and that’s why I formulated DARK MATTER®, as a fully comprehensive post-workout formula to create a very high anabolic environment and stimulate muscle growth and repair.”
Boost Protein Synthesis 360%
The harder you train, the more important your post-workout is to get the best results from the gym – and DARK MATTER®has got you covered. DARK MATTER® contains a clinically tested 6-gram dose of essential amino acids (EAAs). This specific combination of all 9 essential amino acids was shown in a clinical study to boost protein synthesis by an incredible 360%. DARK MATTER® is the only post-workout that contains this clinically tested EAA blend in combination with other synergistic ingredients for optimal post-workout supplementation.
Boosting protein synthesis post-workout is critical to trigger muscle building and recovery. As you lift weights, your muscles use up their glycogen stores for fuel. This results in your muscles being partially depleted of glycogen. Some of the proteins in your muscles also get broken down and damaged. After your workout, your body tries to rebuild its glycogen stores and repair and regrow those muscle proteins. Consuming the right nutrients in DARK MATTER®right after you train can help your body get this done faster. The synergistic delivery of essential amino acids, whey protein, carbohydrates and creatine in DARK MATTER® sparks a spike in protein synthesis, insulin and glycogen replenishment to trigger enhanced muscle growth and recovery. Providing your body with the right macronutrients and micronutrients, nutrient-partitioning agents, cell volumizers and just the right amount and blend of essential amino acids is just what you need to truly set the stage for the anabolic environment.
Carbs for Anabolic Environment
Post-workout carbs are also very important for glycogen replenishment and recovery and to create an anabolic environment – and DARK MATTER®contains 48 grams of carbohydrates from waxy maize, maltodextrin and dextrose. This carb combo is designed to spike insulin to maximize its anabolic effects and also replenish muscle glycogen. MHP uses black rice extract standardized for anthocyanidins to increase insulin sensitivity to make better utilization of the insulin spike. DARK MATTER® also contains creatine plus glycerol to replenish ATP stores and increase muscle cell volume.
Key to Growth and Recovery
Many athletes over the years have relied on DARK MATTER®, and not just MHP athletes. Many pro athletes in bodybuilding, powerlifting, football and strongman have been known to use DARK MATTER®, because they know it works.
“Before joining MHP, I heard many great things about their products, especially DARK MATTER®. In the powerlifting community DARK MATTER® is used by many of the top guys. Since I’ve been using DARK MATTER® over the past three years, I have seen an improvement in my recovery and better recovery equals bigger and stronger muscles. I highly recommend DARK MATTER.” -Julius Maddox, Powerlifter and World Record Holder in Bench Press, 781 pounds
Legendary Product Still Going Strong
If you want to build serious muscle, in addition to training consistently and getting enough sleep and quality food, don’t neglect post-workout nutrition. And if you’re looking for the best in class, go with DARK MATTER® – a legendary product still going strong.
Every workout should end with DARK MATTER® – a fully comprehensive post-workout formula backed by research and science.
DARK MATTER®
The Ultimate Post-Workout
• Triggers 360% Increase in Muscle Protein Synthesis
• Spikes Insulin and Replenishes Glycogen
• Cell-Volumizing, Multi-Phase Creatine
• Clinically Tested Essential Amino Acid Blend
• 48 Grams of Carbs
• 6 Grams of Essential Amino Acids (EAAs)
• 5 Gram Creatine Blend
LEGENDARY FORMULA, BACKED BY RESEARCH AND SCIENCE
Almost 20 years after DARK MATTER® was launched, research continues validate the benefits and effectiveness of MHP’s legendary formula.
Highly anabolic: EEAs and low-dose whey. A study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition found that the combination of essential amino acids and low-dose whey, which is found in DARK MATTER®, is highly anabolic and more anabolic than a higher dose of whey alone.
The aforementioned research highlights another benefit of DARK MATTER® compared to taking just whey protein or just amino acids post-workout. This is in addition to the researched essential amino acid (EAA) blend in DARK MATTER® and the other components such as creatine, glycerol and waxy maize.
Stimulates net muscle protein balance 3.5-fold.Researchers in the American Journal of Physiology concluded that ingestion of a relatively small amount (6g) of a mixture of EAA given along with 35 grams of carbohydrate after resistance exercise transiently stimulated net muscle protein balance after resistance exercise 3.5-fold.
Muscle protein synthesis significantly increased. Researchers in the Journal of Applied Physiology noted the anabolic benefits of combining essential amino acids and carbs post-workout. “Results indicate that ingestion of essential amino acids in conjunction with carbohydrate 1 or 3 hours after resistance exercise promotes muscle anabolism by increasing muscle protein synthesis. Muscle protein synthesis was significantly increased above pre-drink levels when the drink was consumed at 1 hour and at 3 hours post-exercise.”
For more information, visit mhpstrong.com
References:
Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab283:648-657, 2002
Park et al. Anabolic response to essential amino acid plus whey protein composition is greater than whey protein alone in young healthy adults. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (2020) 17:9 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-020-0340-5
Elisabet Børsheim et al. Essential amino acids and muscle protein recovery from resistance exercise. American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism; Vol. 283, No. 4. 01 Oct 2002 https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpendo.00466.2001
BB Rasmussenet al. An oral essential amino acid-carbohydrate supplement enhances muscle protein anabolism after resistance exercise. J Appl Physiol (1985).2000 Feb.https://doi.org/10.1152/jappl.2000.88.2.386
Felicia A Hartono et al. The Effects of Dietary Protein Supplementation on Acute Changes in Muscle Protein Synthesis and Longer-Term Changes in Muscle Mass, Strength, and Aerobic Capacity in Response to Concurrent Resistance and Endurance Exercise in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review. Sports Med2022 Jun;52(6):1295-1328. doi: 10.1007/s40279-021-01620-9
Sanghee Park et al.Prevention of Loss of Muscle Mass and Function in Older Adults during COVID-19 Lockdown: Potential Role of Dietary Essential Amino Acids. Int J Environ Res Public Health2022. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19138090
Andrew King et al.The Ergogenic Effects of Acute Carbohydrate Feeding on Resistance ExercisePerformance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Sports Med 2022. Online, ahead of print.doi: 10.1007/s40279-022-01716-w
Keiko Namma-Motonaga et al. Effect of Different Carbohydrate Intakes within 24 Hours after Glycogen Depletion on Muscle Glycogen Recovery in Japanese Endurance Athletes. 2022 Mar 22;14(7):1320. doi: 10.3390/nu14071320
Jeppe F Vigh-Larsen et al. The Role of Muscle Glycogen Content and Localization in High-Intensity Exercise Performance: A Placebo-Controlled Trial. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2022. Online, ahead of print.
Daniel A Baur et al.Carbohydrate supplementation: a critical review of recent innovations. Eur J Appl Physiol; 2021 Jan;121(1):23-66. doi: 10.1007/s00421-020-04534-y
Michael D Roberts et al. Ingestion of a high-molecular-weight hydrothermally modified waxy maize starch alters metabolic responses to prolonged exercise in trained cyclists. Nutrition 2011 Jun;27(6):659-65. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2010.07.008
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The Legendary Post-Workout
DARK MATTER®
Is Still Top of the Class
‘Unless you refuel your body properly after your workout you won’t optimize muscle building and recovery. Taking in protein is good, but it’s not enough and that’s why I formulated DARK MATTER®.’ -Gerard Dente, CEO and founder of MHP
MHP has a history of bringing innovative products to market, and DARK MATTER® follows that tradition. A lot of people focus on pre-workouts to maximize the intensity of their workouts, but post-workout supplementation is actually more important. MHP led the industry from the get-go by developing an innovative post-workout supplement. While other companies were simply touting their protein or basic BCAA formulas for post-workout, MHP was among the first companies to look at the research and develop a full blown post-workout formula to optimize the critical anabolic window for building size. This is why for many elite athletes, every workout ends with DARK MATTER® – a fully comprehensive post-workout formula backed by research and science.
Optimize Muscle Building
“Mistakenly, most people focus more on pre-workout supplementation than post workout,” explains Gerard Dente, CEO and founder of MHP. “Pre-workout supplementation is beneficial to help increase your output, but unless you refuel your body properly after your workout you won’t optimize muscle building and recovery. Taking in protein is good, but it’s not enough, and that’s why I formulated DARK MATTER®, as a fully comprehensive post-workout formula to create a very high anabolic environment and stimulate muscle growth and repair.”
Boost Protein Synthesis 360%
The harder you train, the more important your post-workout is to get the best results from the gym – and DARK MATTER®has got you covered. DARK MATTER® contains a clinically tested 6-gram dose of essential amino acids (EAAs). This specific combination of all 9 essential amino acids was shown in a clinical study to boost protein synthesis by an incredible 360%. DARK MATTER® is the only post-workout that contains this clinically tested EAA blend in combination with other synergistic ingredients for optimal post-workout supplementation.
Boosting protein synthesis post-workout is critical to trigger muscle building and recovery. As you lift weights, your muscles use up their glycogen stores for fuel. This results in your muscles being partially depleted of glycogen. Some of the proteins in your muscles also get broken down and damaged. After your workout, your body tries to rebuild its glycogen stores and repair and regrow those muscle proteins. Consuming the right nutrients in DARK MATTER®right after you train can help your body get this done faster. The synergistic delivery of essential amino acids, whey protein, carbohydrates and creatine in DARK MATTER® sparks a spike in protein synthesis, insulin and glycogen replenishment to trigger enhanced muscle growth and recovery. Providing your body with the right macronutrients and micronutrients, nutrient-partitioning agents, cell volumizers and just the right amount and blend of essential amino acids is just what you need to truly set the stage for the anabolic environment.
Carbs for Anabolic Environment
Post-workout carbs are also very important for glycogen replenishment and recovery and to create an anabolic environment – and DARK MATTER®contains 48 grams of carbohydrates from waxy maize, maltodextrin and dextrose. This carb combo is designed to spike insulin to maximize its anabolic effects and also replenish muscle glycogen. MHP uses black rice extract standardized for anthocyanidins to increase insulin sensitivity to make better utilization of the insulin spike. DARK MATTER® also contains creatine plus glycerol to replenish ATP stores and increase muscle cell volume.
Key to Growth and Recovery
Many athletes over the years have relied on DARK MATTER®, and not just MHP athletes. Many pro athletes in bodybuilding, powerlifting, football and strongman have been known to use DARK MATTER®, because they know it works.
“Before joining MHP, I heard many great things about their products, especially DARK MATTER®. In the powerlifting community DARK MATTER® is used by many of the top guys. Since I’ve been using DARK MATTER® over the past three years, I have seen an improvement in my recovery and better recovery equals bigger and stronger muscles. I highly recommend DARK MATTER.” -Julius Maddox, Powerlifter and World Record Holder in Bench Press, 781 pounds
Legendary Product Still Going Strong
If you want to build serious muscle, in addition to training consistently and getting enough sleep and quality food, don’t neglect post-workout nutrition. And if you’re looking for the best in class, go with DARK MATTER® – a legendary product still going strong.
Every workout should end with DARK MATTER® – a fully comprehensive post-workout formula backed by research and science.
DARK MATTER®
The Ultimate Post-Workout
• Triggers 360% Increase in Muscle Protein Synthesis
• Spikes Insulin and Replenishes Glycogen
• Cell-Volumizing, Multi-Phase Creatine
• Clinically Tested Essential Amino Acid Blend
• 48 Grams of Carbs
• 6 Grams of Essential Amino Acids (EAAs)
• 5 Gram Creatine Blend
LEGENDARY FORMULA, BACKED BY RESEARCH AND SCIENCE
Almost 20 years after DARK MATTER® was launched, research continues validate the benefits and effectiveness of MHP’s legendary formula.
Highly anabolic: EEAs and low-dose whey. A study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition found that the combination of essential amino acids and low-dose whey, which is found in DARK MATTER®, is highly anabolic and more anabolic than a higher dose of whey alone.
The aforementioned research highlights another benefit of DARK MATTER® compared to taking just whey protein or just amino acids post-workout. This is in addition to the researched essential amino acid (EAA) blend in DARK MATTER® and the other components such as creatine, glycerol and waxy maize.
Stimulates net muscle protein balance 3.5-fold.Researchers in the American Journal of Physiology concluded that ingestion of a relatively small amount (6g) of a mixture of EAA given along with 35 grams of carbohydrate after resistance exercise transiently stimulated net muscle protein balance after resistance exercise 3.5-fold.
Muscle protein synthesis significantly increased. Researchers in the Journal of Applied Physiology noted the anabolic benefits of combining essential amino acids and carbs post-workout. “Results indicate that ingestion of essential amino acids in conjunction with carbohydrate 1 or 3 hours after resistance exercise promotes muscle anabolism by increasing muscle protein synthesis. Muscle protein synthesis was significantly increased above pre-drink levels when the drink was consumed at 1 hour and at 3 hours post-exercise.”
For more information, visit mhpstrong.com
References:
Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab283:648-657, 2002
Park et al. Anabolic response to essential amino acid plus whey protein composition is greater than whey protein alone in young healthy adults. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (2020) 17:9 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-020-0340-5
Elisabet Børsheim et al. Essential amino acids and muscle protein recovery from resistance exercise. American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism; Vol. 283, No. 4. 01 Oct 2002 https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpendo.00466.2001
BB Rasmussenet al. An oral essential amino acid-carbohydrate supplement enhances muscle protein anabolism after resistance exercise. J Appl Physiol (1985).2000 Feb.https://doi.org/10.1152/jappl.2000.88.2.386
Felicia A Hartono et al. The Effects of Dietary Protein Supplementation on Acute Changes in Muscle Protein Synthesis and Longer-Term Changes in Muscle Mass, Strength, and Aerobic Capacity in Response to Concurrent Resistance and Endurance Exercise in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review. Sports Med2022 Jun;52(6):1295-1328. doi: 10.1007/s40279-021-01620-9
Sanghee Park et al.Prevention of Loss of Muscle Mass and Function in Older Adults during COVID-19 Lockdown: Potential Role of Dietary Essential Amino Acids. Int J Environ Res Public Health2022. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19138090
Andrew King et al.The Ergogenic Effects of Acute Carbohydrate Feeding on Resistance ExercisePerformance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Sports Med 2022. Online, ahead of print.doi: 10.1007/s40279-022-01716-w
Keiko Namma-Motonaga et al. Effect of Different Carbohydrate Intakes within 24 Hours after Glycogen Depletion on Muscle Glycogen Recovery in Japanese Endurance Athletes. 2022 Mar 22;14(7):1320. doi: 10.3390/nu14071320
Jeppe F Vigh-Larsen et al. The Role of Muscle Glycogen Content and Localization in High-Intensity Exercise Performance: A Placebo-Controlled Trial. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2022. Online, ahead of print.
Daniel A Baur et al.Carbohydrate supplementation: a critical review of recent innovations. Eur J Appl Physiol; 2021 Jan;121(1):23-66. doi: 10.1007/s00421-020-04534-y
Michael D Roberts et al. Ingestion of a high-molecular-weight hydrothermally modified waxy maize starch alters metabolic responses to prolonged exercise in trained cyclists. Nutrition 2011 Jun;27(6):659-65. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2010.07.008
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DARK MATTER®
Is Still Top of the Class
‘Unless you refuel your body properly after your workout you won’t optimize muscle building and recovery. Taking in protein is good, but it’s not enough and that’s why I formulated DARK MATTER®.’ -Gerard Dente, CEO and founder of MHP
MHP has a history of bringing innovative products to market, and DARK MATTER® follows that tradition. A lot of people focus on pre-workouts to maximize the intensity of their workouts, but post-workout supplementation is actually more important. MHP led the industry from the get-go by developing an innovative post-workout supplement. While other companies were simply touting their protein or basic BCAA formulas for post-workout, MHP was among the first companies to look at the research and develop a full blown post-workout formula to optimize the critical anabolic window for building size. This is why for many elite athletes, every workout ends with DARK MATTER® – a fully comprehensive post-workout formula backed by research and science.
Optimize Muscle Building
“Mistakenly, most people focus more on pre-workout supplementation than post workout,” explains Gerard Dente, CEO and founder of MHP. “Pre-workout supplementation is beneficial to help increase your output, but unless you refuel your body properly after your workout you won’t optimize muscle building and recovery. Taking in protein is good, but it’s not enough, and that’s why I formulated DARK MATTER®, as a fully comprehensive post-workout formula to create a very high anabolic environment and stimulate muscle growth and repair.”
Boost Protein Synthesis 360%
The harder you train, the more important your post-workout is to get the best results from the gym – and DARK MATTER®has got you covered. DARK MATTER® contains a clinically tested 6-gram dose of essential amino acids (EAAs). This specific combination of all 9 essential amino acids was shown in a clinical study to boost protein synthesis by an incredible 360%. DARK MATTER® is the only post-workout that contains this clinically tested EAA blend in combination with other synergistic ingredients for optimal post-workout supplementation.
Boosting protein synthesis post-workout is critical to trigger muscle building and recovery. As you lift weights, your muscles use up their glycogen stores for fuel. This results in your muscles being partially depleted of glycogen. Some of the proteins in your muscles also get broken down and damaged. After your workout, your body tries to rebuild its glycogen stores and repair and regrow those muscle proteins. Consuming the right nutrients in DARK MATTER®right after you train can help your body get this done faster. The synergistic delivery of essential amino acids, whey protein, carbohydrates and creatine in DARK MATTER® sparks a spike in protein synthesis, insulin and glycogen replenishment to trigger enhanced muscle growth and recovery. Providing your body with the right macronutrients and micronutrients, nutrient-partitioning agents, cell volumizers and just the right amount and blend of essential amino acids is just what you need to truly set the stage for the anabolic environment.
Carbs for Anabolic Environment
Post-workout carbs are also very important for glycogen replenishment and recovery and to create an anabolic environment – and DARK MATTER®contains 48 grams of carbohydrates from waxy maize, maltodextrin and dextrose. This carb combo is designed to spike insulin to maximize its anabolic effects and also replenish muscle glycogen. MHP uses black rice extract standardized for anthocyanidins to increase insulin sensitivity to make better utilization of the insulin spike. DARK MATTER® also contains creatine plus glycerol to replenish ATP stores and increase muscle cell volume.
Key to Growth and Recovery
Many athletes over the years have relied on DARK MATTER®, and not just MHP athletes. Many pro athletes in bodybuilding, powerlifting, football and strongman have been known to use DARK MATTER®, because they know it works.
“Before joining MHP, I heard many great things about their products, especially DARK MATTER®. In the powerlifting community DARK MATTER® is used by many of the top guys. Since I’ve been using DARK MATTER® over the past three years, I have seen an improvement in my recovery and better recovery equals bigger and stronger muscles. I highly recommend DARK MATTER.” -Julius Maddox, Powerlifter and World Record Holder in Bench Press, 781 pounds
Legendary Product Still Going Strong
If you want to build serious muscle, in addition to training consistently and getting enough sleep and quality food, don’t neglect post-workout nutrition. And if you’re looking for the best in class, go with DARK MATTER® – a legendary product still going strong.
Every workout should end with DARK MATTER® – a fully comprehensive post-workout formula backed by research and science.
DARK MATTER®
The Ultimate Post-Workout
• Triggers 360% Increase in Muscle Protein Synthesis
• Spikes Insulin and Replenishes Glycogen
• Cell-Volumizing, Multi-Phase Creatine
• Clinically Tested Essential Amino Acid Blend
• 48 Grams of Carbs
• 6 Grams of Essential Amino Acids (EAAs)
• 5 Gram Creatine Blend
LEGENDARY FORMULA, BACKED BY RESEARCH AND SCIENCE
Almost 20 years after DARK MATTER® was launched, research continues validate the benefits and effectiveness of MHP’s legendary formula.
Highly anabolic: EEAs and low-dose whey. A study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition found that the combination of essential amino acids and low-dose whey, which is found in DARK MATTER®, is highly anabolic and more anabolic than a higher dose of whey alone.
The aforementioned research highlights another benefit of DARK MATTER® compared to taking just whey protein or just amino acids post-workout. This is in addition to the researched essential amino acid (EAA) blend in DARK MATTER® and the other components such as creatine, glycerol and waxy maize.
Stimulates net muscle protein balance 3.5-fold.Researchers in the American Journal of Physiology concluded that ingestion of a relatively small amount (6g) of a mixture of EAA given along with 35 grams of carbohydrate after resistance exercise transiently stimulated net muscle protein balance after resistance exercise 3.5-fold.
Muscle protein synthesis significantly increased. Researchers in the Journal of Applied Physiology noted the anabolic benefits of combining essential amino acids and carbs post-workout. “Results indicate that ingestion of essential amino acids in conjunction with carbohydrate 1 or 3 hours after resistance exercise promotes muscle anabolism by increasing muscle protein synthesis. Muscle protein synthesis was significantly increased above pre-drink levels when the drink was consumed at 1 hour and at 3 hours post-exercise.”
For more information, visit mhpstrong.com
References:
Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab283:648-657, 2002
Park et al. Anabolic response to essential amino acid plus whey protein composition is greater than whey protein alone in young healthy adults. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (2020) 17:9 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-020-0340-5
Elisabet Børsheim et al. Essential amino acids and muscle protein recovery from resistance exercise. American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism; Vol. 283, No. 4. 01 Oct 2002 https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpendo.00466.2001
BB Rasmussenet al. An oral essential amino acid-carbohydrate supplement enhances muscle protein anabolism after resistance exercise. J Appl Physiol (1985).2000 Feb.https://doi.org/10.1152/jappl.2000.88.2.386
Felicia A Hartono et al. The Effects of Dietary Protein Supplementation on Acute Changes in Muscle Protein Synthesis and Longer-Term Changes in Muscle Mass, Strength, and Aerobic Capacity in Response to Concurrent Resistance and Endurance Exercise in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review. Sports Med2022 Jun;52(6):1295-1328. doi: 10.1007/s40279-021-01620-9
Sanghee Park et al.Prevention of Loss of Muscle Mass and Function in Older Adults during COVID-19 Lockdown: Potential Role of Dietary Essential Amino Acids. Int J Environ Res Public Health2022. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19138090
Andrew King et al.The Ergogenic Effects of Acute Carbohydrate Feeding on Resistance ExercisePerformance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Sports Med 2022. Online, ahead of print.doi: 10.1007/s40279-022-01716-w
Keiko Namma-Motonaga et al. Effect of Different Carbohydrate Intakes within 24 Hours after Glycogen Depletion on Muscle Glycogen Recovery in Japanese Endurance Athletes. 2022 Mar 22;14(7):1320. doi: 10.3390/nu14071320
Jeppe F Vigh-Larsen et al. The Role of Muscle Glycogen Content and Localization in High-Intensity Exercise Performance: A Placebo-Controlled Trial. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2022. Online, ahead of print.
Daniel A Baur et al.Carbohydrate supplementation: a critical review of recent innovations. Eur J Appl Physiol; 2021 Jan;121(1):23-66. doi: 10.1007/s00421-020-04534-y
Michael D Roberts et al. Ingestion of a high-molecular-weight hydrothermally modified waxy maize starch alters metabolic responses to prolonged exercise in trained cyclists. Nutrition 2011 Jun;27(6):659-65. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2010.07.008
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The Legendary Post-Workout
DARK MATTER®
Is Still Top of the Class
‘Unless you refuel your body properly after your workout you won’t optimize muscle building and recovery. Taking in protein is good, but it’s not enough and that’s why I formulated DARK MATTER®.’ -Gerard Dente, CEO and founder of MHP
MHP has a history of bringing innovative products to market, and DARK MATTER® follows that tradition. A lot of people focus on pre-workouts to maximize the intensity of their workouts, but post-workout supplementation is actually more important. MHP led the industry from the get-go by developing an innovative post-workout supplement. While other companies were simply touting their protein or basic BCAA formulas for post-workout, MHP was among the first companies to look at the research and develop a full blown post-workout formula to optimize the critical anabolic window for building size. This is why for many elite athletes, every workout ends with DARK MATTER® – a fully comprehensive post-workout formula backed by research and science.
Optimize Muscle Building
“Mistakenly, most people focus more on pre-workout supplementation than post workout,” explains Gerard Dente, CEO and founder of MHP. “Pre-workout supplementation is beneficial to help increase your output, but unless you refuel your body properly after your workout you won’t optimize muscle building and recovery. Taking in protein is good, but it’s not enough, and that’s why I formulated DARK MATTER®, as a fully comprehensive post-workout formula to create a very high anabolic environment and stimulate muscle growth and repair.”
Boost Protein Synthesis 360%
The harder you train, the more important your post-workout is to get the best results from the gym – and DARK MATTER®has got you covered. DARK MATTER® contains a clinically tested 6-gram dose of essential amino acids (EAAs). This specific combination of all 9 essential amino acids was shown in a clinical study to boost protein synthesis by an incredible 360%. DARK MATTER® is the only post-workout that contains this clinically tested EAA blend in combination with other synergistic ingredients for optimal post-workout supplementation.
Boosting protein synthesis post-workout is critical to trigger muscle building and recovery. As you lift weights, your muscles use up their glycogen stores for fuel. This results in your muscles being partially depleted of glycogen. Some of the proteins in your muscles also get broken down and damaged. After your workout, your body tries to rebuild its glycogen stores and repair and regrow those muscle proteins. Consuming the right nutrients in DARK MATTER®right after you train can help your body get this done faster. The synergistic delivery of essential amino acids, whey protein, carbohydrates and creatine in DARK MATTER® sparks a spike in protein synthesis, insulin and glycogen replenishment to trigger enhanced muscle growth and recovery. Providing your body with the right macronutrients and micronutrients, nutrient-partitioning agents, cell volumizers and just the right amount and blend of essential amino acids is just what you need to truly set the stage for the anabolic environment.
Carbs for Anabolic Environment
Post-workout carbs are also very important for glycogen replenishment and recovery and to create an anabolic environment – and DARK MATTER®contains 48 grams of carbohydrates from waxy maize, maltodextrin and dextrose. This carb combo is designed to spike insulin to maximize its anabolic effects and also replenish muscle glycogen. MHP uses black rice extract standardized for anthocyanidins to increase insulin sensitivity to make better utilization of the insulin spike. DARK MATTER® also contains creatine plus glycerol to replenish ATP stores and increase muscle cell volume.
Key to Growth and Recovery
Many athletes over the years have relied on DARK MATTER®, and not just MHP athletes. Many pro athletes in bodybuilding, powerlifting, football and strongman have been known to use DARK MATTER®, because they know it works.
“Before joining MHP, I heard many great things about their products, especially DARK MATTER®. In the powerlifting community DARK MATTER® is used by many of the top guys. Since I’ve been using DARK MATTER® over the past three years, I have seen an improvement in my recovery and better recovery equals bigger and stronger muscles. I highly recommend DARK MATTER.” -Julius Maddox, Powerlifter and World Record Holder in Bench Press, 781 pounds
Legendary Product Still Going Strong
If you want to build serious muscle, in addition to training consistently and getting enough sleep and quality food, don’t neglect post-workout nutrition. And if you’re looking for the best in class, go with DARK MATTER® – a legendary product still going strong.
Every workout should end with DARK MATTER® – a fully comprehensive post-workout formula backed by research and science.
DARK MATTER®
The Ultimate Post-Workout
• Triggers 360% Increase in Muscle Protein Synthesis
• Spikes Insulin and Replenishes Glycogen
• Cell-Volumizing, Multi-Phase Creatine
• Clinically Tested Essential Amino Acid Blend
• 48 Grams of Carbs
• 6 Grams of Essential Amino Acids (EAAs)
• 5 Gram Creatine Blend
LEGENDARY FORMULA, BACKED BY RESEARCH AND SCIENCE
Almost 20 years after DARK MATTER® was launched, research continues validate the benefits and effectiveness of MHP’s legendary formula.
Highly anabolic: EEAs and low-dose whey. A study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition found that the combination of essential amino acids and low-dose whey, which is found in DARK MATTER®, is highly anabolic and more anabolic than a higher dose of whey alone.
The aforementioned research highlights another benefit of DARK MATTER® compared to taking just whey protein or just amino acids post-workout. This is in addition to the researched essential amino acid (EAA) blend in DARK MATTER® and the other components such as creatine, glycerol and waxy maize.
Stimulates net muscle protein balance 3.5-fold.Researchers in the American Journal of Physiology concluded that ingestion of a relatively small amount (6g) of a mixture of EAA given along with 35 grams of carbohydrate after resistance exercise transiently stimulated net muscle protein balance after resistance exercise 3.5-fold.
Muscle protein synthesis significantly increased. Researchers in the Journal of Applied Physiology noted the anabolic benefits of combining essential amino acids and carbs post-workout. “Results indicate that ingestion of essential amino acids in conjunction with carbohydrate 1 or 3 hours after resistance exercise promotes muscle anabolism by increasing muscle protein synthesis. Muscle protein synthesis was significantly increased above pre-drink levels when the drink was consumed at 1 hour and at 3 hours post-exercise.”
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