Carbohydrates are the fuel that the body uses during high intensity exercise, so taking the right carbohydrate at the right time can significantly improve performance & recovery. Muscle can only store a limited amount of carbohydrates (muscle glycogen) so this needs to be at a maximum before training & more importantly: replaced during & after training. Depleted levels of glycogen & lack of carbohydrates causes fatigue & impairs exercise. It can also cause the body to break down its own tissues for energy! Taking a complex carbohaydrate drink will prevent this. Take Atlas Carbo Charge before training: You need to ensure that the blood sugar remains at a good level. Taking sweets, sugar or glucose causes you body to release a hormone, insulin; this lowers blood sugar & lessens energy. Take Atlas Carbo Charge after training: Research has shown that the replacement of muscle energy glycogen occurs fastest within 45 minutes of finishing your exercise. Atlas Carbo Charge is a natural unflavoured complex carbohydrate drink that provides energy for high intensity exercise. Ideal for mixing with water, fruit juice or protein drinks.