9EAA vs BCAA for muscle recovery
BCAAs are only three of the nine essential amino acids your body needs to repair muscle after training. Our nutritionist explains the difference, why absorption speed matters, and how to choose.
Natural recovery beyond synthetic peptides
Salmon peptides, collagen powders and injectable lab-made peptides are not the same thing. Our nutritionist compares how they are sourced, how large the molecules are and what that means for recovery.
The missing link between sleep and recovery
Sleep repairs the body, but only with the fuel you bring to bed. Our nutritionist sets out how much sleep athletes need and how eating before, during and after training helps the night do its work.
From around the age of 50 we lose muscle each year, and strength fades faster than size. Our nutritionist covers which movements to train and why recovery matters more for staying independent.
Five myths about recovery nutrition
Sugar for energy, caffeine for performance, protein only after training: our nutritionist takes apart five common beliefs. He sets out what the evidence supports and why timing matters as much as amount.
Mental performance starts with strong foundations
Dr Elisabetta Borgia, head of psychology at Lidl-Trek and a former elite cyclist, looks after the environment around riders as much as the riders. She talks mental fatigue, data overload and pacing a season.
Supporting immunity through smarter recovery
Hard sessions, packed race calendars and long flights can leave athletes more open to colds. Our nutritionist covers when the risk peaks and the role zinc, selenium and vitamin B12 play in immune function.
What recovery really means at WorldTour level
Dr Jens Hinder, head doctor at Lidl-Trek since 2011, explains how the team manages load, health and fatigue across a long season. He is wary of the phrase game changer and says training comes first.
Why your muscles hurt after exercise and how to stay ahead of it
Soreness comes from micro damage in the muscle fibres and usually peaks two to three days after training. Our nutritionist explains what makes it worse and why it is easier to prevent than to treat.
Why faster amino acid availability matters
How quickly essential amino acids reach your muscles shapes when repair can begin, not just how much protein you eat. Research behind Unbroken's free-form 9EAA explains why absorption speed matters.
Four benefits. One Unbroken tablet.
Recovery is not one process, it covers muscle repair, energy, joints and immune function. A breakdown of what sits behind each of those and when in the day you can take it.
Recovery needs more than collagen
Collagen supports joints, tendons and connective tissue, but it does not supply all nine essential amino acids muscle needs. A look at what a broader amino acid profile adds and why both matter.
Why recovery is key to peak performance
Training alone does not decide how you perform. A look at how fast absorbing amino acids support muscle repair, and how Unbroken tablets compare with whey and plant protein.
A dairy-free approach to recovery
Whey suits many people, but dairy can feel heavy and intact protein still has to be digested first. Explains how hydrolysed salmon protein works differently and why that suits nutrition around exercise.
Recovery Science: Recovery Superpower
Rest is only part of the picture, because recovery is when the body repairs and adapts. Covers what happens to your muscles, nerves and hormones after training, plus five habits that help.
The science of faster amino acid availability
Intact protein has to be broken down before your body can use it, and that takes time. Explains how hydrolysis does much of that work first, and why you can take Unbroken before, during or after.
Recovery isn't just for elite athletes
Recovery matters whether you race or just want to stay strong as you get older. Athletes in their forties and fifties, a physical therapist and our nutritionist explain why muscle is a long game.
Inside the science of Unbroken
What goes into Unbroken and why it is made from hydrolysed Norwegian salmon. Covers the Rutgers marathon study, what each tablet contains, and when in your session to take it.
Why all nine essential amino acids matter
A plain guide to the nine essential amino acids and what each one does in the body. Also looks at why free form 9EAA are absorbed faster than protein from food.
Essential amino acids for an active life
Your body cannot make the nine essential amino acids, so they have to come from what you eat. Our nutritionist covers what they do for muscle repair, why they matter more as you age, and where free form amino acids fit.
