by Tailwind Nutrition SA | Apr 24, 2018 | Science Behind Tailwind
What is Osmolality? Let’s go back to Biology 101. Osmosis is defined as the movement of a solvent, like water, through a semi-permeable membrane, such as the gut wall, from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated one. If, for example, you had water on...
by Tailwind Nutrition SA | Apr 24, 2018 | Science Behind Tailwind
As an endurance athlete, chances are pretty good that you’ve heard about the importance of maintaining electrolyte balance during and after exercise. If an athlete doesn’t successfully control electrolyte intake, a slew of medical conditions can arise from merely...
by Tailwind Nutrition SA | Apr 24, 2018 | Science Behind Tailwind
By Art Zemach, MD You’ve probably heard a lot about complete and incomplete proteins. You may have heard statements like “that protein isn’t very good, because it isn’t complete,” or “vegetarians need to combine grains and legumes in order to get a complete protein.”...
by Tailwind Nutrition SA | Apr 24, 2018 | Science Behind Tailwind
By Art Zemach, MD Hard workouts and competitions can deplete your body’s energy reserves. Some signs and symptoms of energy depletion are: Feeling irritable or cranky after a workout Complaints of “heavy legs” Chronic colds, sick frequently Problems finishing speed...
by Tailwind Nutrition SA | Apr 24, 2018 | Science Behind Tailwind
Rehydrating and Restoring Electrolytes By Art Zemach, MD Tailwind Rebuild contains just the right amounts of the four most important electrolytes for recovery after exercise: sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Sodium helps keep your body hydrated. In your...
by Tailwind Nutrition SA | Apr 24, 2018 | Science Behind Tailwind
For the past several years, we’ve been recommending that Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel be used as part of the recovery process. We suggested that customers continue drinking Tailwind immediately post activity to take advantage of the “magical 30-60 minute window”...
