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Vegan Endurox R4 Substitute?
Has anyone used any of the Vega powders (or straight up hemp protein) to make a vegan version of Endurox R4. I am an ultradistance runner and have been using Endurox R4 for recovery for many years with great success. However, I would like to cut out the 35 mgs of cholesterol and would appreciate feedback on what other people have used. Just taking protein powder does not seem to do the trick ... I'd like to use the standard 4:1 ratio. Thanks in advance.
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Permalink Reply by Andrew Gowans on -
I use Vega Sport and it's an amazing product. It includes things that help reduce inflammation and it provides sustained, balanced energy. You could add hemp protein powder and use it as a recovery drink. I personally use the Vega Whole Food optimizer post training. To increase the carbohydrate to protein ratio I add a banana and some frozen berries. If it's been a really long session I also throw in some dates for high GI carbs. IMO there is no comparison between the quality of Endurox and the Vega products. Vega is in a different league. I have done Ironman races in 5 continents and have a long history in endurance sports. In all that time I have never used anything that helps me recover like Vega.
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Permalink Reply by Jen Swift on -
I read the ingredients on the label for many recovery products and really was grossed out. I was using Ensure for a while but again, the ingredient list was out of control.
I've started using Silk Chocolate Soymilk in the single serving containers. It is portable which is important to me. There is a study that shows that chocolate milk is as good as any recovery product so I've based my switch on that.
On a cold day either I get a soy mocha or will make a soy hot cocoa at home. Endurox has dairy so isn't appropriate for vegans.
I'm not vegan but do use soymilk in place of cow's milk and will chose the vegan option at restaurants or stores when available.
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