XR™ Carbohydrate Loading Drink Mix | 7-pack

Carbohydrate loading, also known as carb loading, is a nutrition technique that aims to optimize glycogen reserves in the body, allowing athletes to perform at higher intensities and for longer periods. Instead of fasting, this method involves consuming increased amounts of carbohydrates in meals and snacks, typically for 1-3 days prior to a competition or performance. This technique has also been applied to pre-surgical procedures to improve post-operative recovery and reduce catabolic effects on the body.

Consuming a drink containing complex carbohydrates 2-3 hours before a surgical procedure is a safe and effective substitute for the traditional pre-surgery fasting (NPO*) protocol. By providing the body with a source of nourishment, complex carbohydrates help maintain a fed state and mitigate the stress response, including insulin resistance, that can result from surgery.

The Certified for Sport® certification is the only independent third-party certification program recognized by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA),Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League, and the Canadian Football League. Certified for Sport® is also recommended by the NFL,NBA,PGA,LPGA,CCES,CPSDA,iNADO,Ironman,NASCAR,Taylor Hooton Foundation, and many other organizations seeking to mitigate the risks of contaminated dietary supplements.

There are numerous quality components of the Certified for Sport® certification program, which verifies that:

• Products do not contain any of 290 substances banned by major athletic organizations
• The contents of the supplement actually match what is printed on the label
• There are no unsafe levels of contaminants in the tested products
• The product is manufactured at a facility that is GMP Certified and audited annually or bi-annually based on grade for quality and safety by NSF

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery ERAS® is a multimodal perioperative care pathway designed to achieve early recovery for patients undergoing major surgery.

ERAS® specifically recommends preoperative carbohydrate treatment in orthopaedic procedures.