Item # FIE0009

First Endurance Ultragen Recovery Drink $45.00
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REVIEWS
Recovery Recovery Chocolate Style
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Used a few different types over the years and this rates right up among the top for taste. Long term effects is yet to be known.
Recovery Drink that Actually Tastes Good
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
This is a staple in our house - the cappuccino flavor hits the spot after a long outdoor adventure, any time of year!
unrealized gains
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I have been using Ultragen for many, many years and have always found when I am using it consistently that my recovery period is always shortened.
The taste is like any of the recovery products and is alright. I find if it is diluted more than recommended, that the taste is not on the good side. I stick with the 12oz. recommendation and it is easy to drink. And it has what the body needs in good doses after exercise with protein, sodium and potassium.
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Ultragen
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This product is as advertised. Great for recovery after hard efforts of 2+ hours. The taste is not great but something I have come to love after difficult training. I definitely notice the difference the day after when returning to activity.
Excellent product
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Great taste, great results! It works as advertised - excellent recovery product.

Favorite Powda
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I love this stuff, i have tried many different recovery drinks and im hooked. It is a bit pricey but in my opinion it is worth it.
Tastes and Works Great
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Excellent product for those working hard and trying to make gains in their fitness. It significantly aids in recovery and provides all the necessary nutrients to maintain and grow muscle and recover quicker. Trust the brand and the ingredients and it tastes great.
It Helps
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Seems to work pretty well.
Like it
It works very well, but it's pretty pricey. I just this when I've out down a very hard effort. I've been buying some cheaper hydrolyzed whey, bulk bcaa powder, and glutamine powder and mixing myself for a cheaper alternative.
Really Does Work
Full agree with other reviews. Usually had significant soreness after longer 50+ mile rides even with stretching but this literally eliminated it. I would not recommend the orange cream flavor, I love orange cream sickle items but this just tastes weird, kind of chalky. Seems as though the other two favors are most popular, buying the tropical fruit flavor now as I love the product.
So far so good!
I bought this stuff to compare with Endurox and so far it has been really good, i have no complaints. I prefer the taste of the Endurox Vanilla but other than that i have been really pleased.
Taste
Not a cream sickle fan. Well, I am but this is not cream sickle, nonetheless the stuff works well.
Best Recovery I've Found
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This is the best recovery drink I've found. After a hard ride I have one serving. Even if I started to bonk at the end, Ultragen has me feeling better within a few minutes. Keeps me from getting sick as well which is huge, as it provides tons of nutrients when your immune system is at the lowest. I like the cappuccino flavor the most. I've tried the orange flavor too. It's good, but cappuccino is where it's at!
Great so far!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Used for a month so far and it's quite good. I like the tropical punch flavor. Typically, I like Hammer Recoverite, but this product is just as good and possibly slightly better for recovery.
Tastes Great and Works
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I love this recovery drink for after long days in the outdoors or tough sessions at the gym. The fruit punch flavor and the orange are both refreshingly different and taste great.
Must use for endurance athletes
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This has become an essential part of my post workout routine. It doesn't seem to matter if I'm running, climbing, ski touring, or hitting the gym, Ultragen tastes good and seems to significantly reduce soreness the following day. If you're serious about doing hard workouts on consecutive days, this product is a must. I've sampled all the flavors, my current favorite is Cappuccino, but the Fruit Punch is a close second. Try it, you will not be disappointed.
GREAT!!!!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
GREAT PRODUCT IT REALLY WORKS!!!!!
I don't use this after every ride...
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
But when I do, boy do I need it. Normally I like to recover with real food, but sometimes a training ride or race is just so damn hard my body rejects everything. This is a tasty (all flavors really), easy to drink and chuck full of everything you could possibly need recovery drink. I highly recommend this over other recovery drink options, it's simply the best out there.

Delicious & Nutritious
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've tried a good amount of the recovery products over the last several years & have found nothing that works better for me than Ultragen. I compete in lots of Endurance auto races every year & when getting out of the car after 2-3 hours at aerobic threshold you need everything you can to get yourself back ready to hop in the car in a few hours time. The formula they use is great for all the activities I participate in, I'll just mix it different depending on what I've been doing. After a big ride it's great to make a smoothie with the cappuccino flavor with milk, some extra protein, & a banana. Really like the different combos you can do with it.
great product and a great price
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
this really works and backcountry has really competitive pricing on this item. use it after a 4 hr bike ride.