Q: What does this product do?
A: After Practice was designed to help replace and rebalance electrolytes after exercise, AND support muscle recovery and immune function.
Q; is it only for after a workout or hot yoga class?
A: It is wonderfully refreshing after any type of exercise, but it is also a fantastic intra-workout drink. Because it contains electrolytes, it is also beneficial when you are dehydrated, on hot summer days, to help replenish after gastric upset (vomiting or diarrhea), or while traveling.
Q; Why are there aminos and electrolytes in it?
A: Both electrolytes and aminos will aid in muscle recovery, making it more efficient and helping reduce next day soreness. But the amino acid L-glutamine also has amazing gut health properties, and since the majority of our immune system resides in the gut, it helps to replenish the immune system, which gets taxed during strenuous exercise. We’ve also added vitamin C for immune health, as well as select trace minerals and powdered coconut water
Q: How much sodium is in After Practice?
A: 10 g of sodium as natural sea salt. Because this is a Natural Health Product not a food, our Health Canada NPN product licence requires us to list sodium as a non-medicinal, which is why the amount is not spelled out on pack.
Q: I mixed After Practice in a glass with a spoon but it didn’t all dissolve. Is it ok to take?
A: Absolutely. The amino acid L-leucine is a bit resistant to dissolving completely, as is the powdered coconut water. If you keep stirring it will dissolve, but the easiest way to use it is to shake it up in a glass or stainless-steel water bottle
Q; What is the sweetener?
A: A combination of two natural, plant-based zero calorie sweeteners: Monk fruit with a tiny bit of Stevia. Most people tell us they can’t taste the stevia. The monk fruit tends to soften it.
Q: I have purchased this product in the past but it tastes a bit different this time. Is it ok?
A: Yes. At Niyama we only use natural flavours and sweeteners, so growing conditions and crops play a big role in how the flavours come across from one batch to the next. With artificial flavours and sweeteners you can get the exact same flavour profile every time, but with natural ingredients there are always variations. Our team works with each lot, trying to blend these premium natural ingredients carefully to match our approved taste profile – which is also impacted by some of the plant ingredients which can also vary in the intensity of natural colour and flavour they provide. It is a bit of an art, and minor variations are to be expected.
Q: How many calories are in each serving?
A: Zero calories and zero sugar.
Q: How does it taste?
A; Light and refreshing, not too sweet. It has been compared to a less sweet pina colada with a watery mouthfeel, or pineapple coconut water, but without the aftertaste that sometimes comes with coconut water. You can also adjust the taste/sweetness by adding more or less water.
Q: I hate coconut. Will I like this product?
A: Probably not – sorry!
