Product FAQ's

1. Are there limits to how much Provon® Revive I should take?

Provon® Revive is safe to use for all adult athletes. However, individuals may differ in their tolerance of the shake. To minimise the risk of gut upset you should avoid excessive use of Provon® Revive in one sitting. To gauge your tolerance start by adding one sachet immediately after a normal training session. Increase your usage slowly. Monitoring your tolerance and results.

Provon® Revive should not be used to replace meals as balanced nutrition is essential for good health.

Children under the age of 18 years should use Provon® Revive only under medical supervision.

If you have been diagnosed with a medical condition, are over-weight or have a family history of diseases such a diabetes, heart disease or hypertension you should consult a doctor before taking Provon® Revive.

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2. What's the best time to use Provon® Revive?

For best results, Provon® Revive should be used as part of your recovery / exercise preparation strategy. Recover well now and you'll perform better next time you exercise.

Provon® Revive when consumed immediately after exercise will help promote recovery. However, it is advisable that recovering athletes also consume a balanced meal as soon as possible after training (within 1-2 hours) in addition to the use of Provon® Revive. Provon® Revive is not a food substitute and should be used as part of a balanced diet.

The best way to gauge your own need is to start by adding one sachet immediately after your most intense sessions/match/event. As the season progresses and/or your training becomes more intense and more frequent you can increase the number training sessions after which you use Provon® Revive or the number of sachets per session. You should follow the advice of your health professional.

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3. Are there other times/ways I can use it?

Provon® Revive can be used dilute or concentrated.

Dilute, 80g in 1L of water Provon® Revive forms a isotonic beverage that can be consumed during exercise in the same way as other sports drinks. However, in addition to a readily available source of carbohydrates Provon® Revive provides a source branched-chain amino acids that can help fight the effects of neuromuscular fatigue and help you sustain a high level of performance.

Concentrated, 80g in 250mls of water Provon® Revive is a concentrated energy source that can be taken 1-2hrs before activity to help you perform at your best.

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4. Can I mix Provon® Revive with milk?

Glanbia Nutritionals recommends that you mix the powdered products with water. Why?

First, Provon® Revive is designed to be the complete recovery solution when reconstituted with water.

Second, the use of milk significantly alters the nutritional profile of the product and the casein content in milk is absorbed slower into the body which impacts recovery.

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5. How much protein do I need?

The RDA for protein in normal individuals is 0.75g/kg/d. For example a 70kg person would require 52.5g of protein per day to meet their minimum requirements. However, active individuals have higher protein needs than normal individuals.

Endurance athletes require 1.2-1.4g/kg/d. Examples include runners, cyclists etc.

Strength athletes have an even higher needs: 1.4-1.8g/kg/d. Examples include rugby players, weightlifters and bodybuilders.

As a result, achieving adequate protein intake is critical for athletes.

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6. What are the best sources of protein?

The biological value of animal proteins is greater than that of plant proteins e.g. red meat (beef, lamb), white meat (pork, chicken), fish and dairy protein. This means that they are more easily digested, absorbed and converted to muscle tissue.

Dairy proteins (casein & whey) are particularly well used by the body and have the highest biological value of all protein sources. Whey protein is even more rapidly absorbed than casein making it an ideal source of protein for the post-exercise recovery period supplying branched-chain amino acids rapidly to the recovering muscle.

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7. What is the source of protein in Provon® Revive?

Provon® whey protein isolates are the main source of protein in Provon® Revive. Provon® whey protein isolates from Glanbia Nutritionals are premium quality whey protein isolates derived from sweet dairy whey. The whey proteins have been extracted in a highly purified, undenatured form using membrane technology called Cross-flow Microfiltration (CFM).

Provon®'s excellent nutritional properties combined with its high solubility, improved flavour and unique functionality makes it the ingredient of choice for a variety of applications. Provon® 290 is an agglomerated form of Provon®®. This process enables the protein to disperse easily in water.

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8. Are there allergens in Provon® Revive I need to be concerned with?

Provon® Revive contains Soya and Milk. It may contain nuts, as nuts are used in the same factory and on the same production line.

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9. Is Provon® Revive suitable for vegetarians?
Yes it is suitable for Vegetarians.

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10. How does Glanbia ensure the quality of the ingredients used in Provon® Revive?

Provon® Revive is manufactured by GNUK, all ingredients are purchased from reputable, approved suppliers against agreed specifications. Certificates of analysis are received with each delivery of materials and routine testing is carried out independently. Suppliers are approved on the basis of BRC certification or on the successful completion of a self audit questionnaire. All ingredients are traceable and conform to all current EU Regulations.

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11. What does the drug-screen mean?

Provon® Revive has been screened for World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited substances in an accredited testing facility. No prohibited substances were found.