RecoveryPro by Thorne – Nighttime Recovery Protein Powder
RecoveryPro powder by Thorne is a chocolate protein powder that combines whey protein with tryptophan, magnesium bisglycinate, and PharmaGABA® for a bedtime nutrition routine. This formula pairs protein for exercise recovery with nutrients involved in normal nervous system function, rather than providing protein alone.
Key RecoveryPro Benefits
- Supplies whey protein amino acids that support muscle repair after exercise as part of adequate daily protein intake.
- Provides magnesium to support normal muscle and nerve function, including the coordinated signals involved in muscle contraction and relaxation.
- Contributes tryptophan, an essential amino acid the body uses to make serotonin, supporting the nutritional foundation of a restful nighttime routine.
How RecoveryPro Works
Nighttime recovery depends on rest and adequate nutrition throughout the day. During digestion, whey protein supplies amino acids that your body uses to renew muscle proteins. Magnesium helps cells use energy and coordinate muscle activity, while tryptophan provides a building block for serotonin. RecoveryPro combines these nutritional roles in a powder intended for use around bedtime; it does not replace sufficient food, sleep, or an appropriate training plan.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Concentrate: Supplies essential amino acids, including branched-chain amino acids, used to build and maintain muscle proteins. Hydrolysis breaks protein into smaller pieces before digestion. Its practical role in this bedtime blend is to contribute protein for normal muscle renewal after activity, alongside your total daily food intake.
- Magnesium Bisglycinate: Provides magnesium, which helps enzymes release usable energy and supports the movement of calcium and potassium across cell membranes. These processes support coordinated nerve signaling and muscle contraction and relaxation, making magnesium relevant to normal muscle function during an active lifestyle.
- L-Tryptophan: An essential amino acid used to build proteins and produce serotonin, a chemical messenger involved in normal sleep-wake regulation. It provides nutritional material for these pathways; that role does not guarantee a particular sleep response. Medication review is important because tryptophan can interact with medicines that affect serotonin.
- Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA): The body uses GABA as an inhibitory messenger, helping regulate nerve-cell activity rather than continually amplifying signals. RecoveryPro contains the PharmaGABA® form. Taking GABA by mouth should not be equated with directly increasing GABA in the brain or guaranteeing deeper sleep.
RecoveryPro Is Formulated For
- Active adults seeking a bedtime protein option to complement their daily nutrition and training routine.
- Adults who can consume milk and soy ingredients and want whey protein combined with magnesium, tryptophan, and GABA.
- Adults considering a nighttime supplement with their healthcare practitioner, especially when taking medication.
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Recommendation: Mix one scoop (39.6 g) in 8 ounces of either hot or cold water around bedtime.
Serving Size: One Scoop (39.6 g)
Servings Per Container: 12
Calories ... 140
Total Fat ... 6 g
Saturated Fat ... 5 g
Cholesterol ... 10 mg
Total Carbohydrate ... 9 g
Dietary Fiber ... 4 g
Total Sugars ... 4 g
Includes 2 g Added Sugars
Protein ... 13 g
Calcium ... 88 mg
Magnesium (as TRAACS® Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate Taste Free)† ... 125 mg
Sodium ... 253 mg
Potassium ... 265 mg
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Concentrate, Lecithin ... 15.9 g
L-Tryptophan ... 390 mg
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)†† ... 100 mg
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
**Daily Value (DV) not established.
†This product uses Albion's TRAACS® Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate Taste Free. TRAACS is a registered trademark of Albion International, Inc. ††This product uses Pharma Foods International's Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (PharmaGABA®). PharmaGABA is a registered trademark of Pharma Foods International. †††This product uses Sunfiber® AG. Sunfiber AG is a registered trademark of Taiyo International, Inc.
‡This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Other Ingredients: Creamer (Coconut Oil, Lactose, Sodium Caseinate, Dipotassium Phosphate and Silicon Dioxide), Organic Cocoa Powder, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Chocolate Flavor, Sea Salt, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum†††, Monk Fruit concentrate, Evaporated Cane Juice Sugar, Organic Rice Fiber.
Contains: Contains ingredients derived from milk (Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Concentrate, Lactose and Sodium Caseinate) and from soy (Lecithin).
Does Not Contain: GLUTEN FREE
Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
TAMPER EVIDENT: Use only if bottle is sealed.
ALLERGY WARNING: This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. This product contains ingredients derived from milk (Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Concentrate, Lactose and Sodium Caseinate) and from soy (Lecithin).
PREGNANCY WARNING: If pregnant, nursing, or trying to conceive, do not use this product.
WARNING FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals, including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.
CALIFORNIA WARNING: Risk of reproductive harm from exposure to lead. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.
Manufacturer INTERACTIONS statement: There are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date.
Additional ingredient precautions: The manufacturer statement is not a guarantee of no interactions. Tryptophan can cause drowsiness, dizziness, or nausea and can interact with medicines that increase serotonin, including antidepressants. Have a pharmacist or healthcare practitioner review your medicines before use. Do not drive or operate machinery if drowsy. Supplemental magnesium can cause diarrhea, nausea, or abdominal cramping, and can interfere with absorption of some antibiotics and oral bisphosphonates. People with impaired kidney function need medical guidance before taking supplemental magnesium.
Frequently Asked Questions About RecoveryPro
What are the benefits of RecoveryPro?
RecoveryPro supplies whey protein amino acids for normal muscle repair after activity, magnesium for muscle and nerve function, and tryptophan used to make serotonin. It combines these nutrients with PharmaGABA® in a chocolate-flavored bedtime powder. It complements daily nutrition rather than guaranteeing faster recovery or a particular sleep result.
Who should take RecoveryPro?
RecoveryPro is intended for active adults who want a bedtime whey protein blend and can consume milk and soy. It is not appropriate for anyone with hypersensitivity to an ingredient. If pregnant, nursing, or trying to conceive, do not use this product. Adults taking medicines should review its tryptophan and magnesium with their healthcare practitioner first.
Are there any side effects of taking RecoveryPro?
RecoveryPro can cause unwanted effects: tryptophan may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or nausea, and supplemental magnesium may cause diarrhea or abdominal cramping. Do not drive if drowsy. This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. This product contains ingredients derived from milk (Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Concentrate, Lactose and Sodium Caseinate) and from soy (Lecithin). If pregnant, nursing, or trying to conceive, do not use this product. Use only if bottle is sealed. Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals, including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food. Thorne states: There are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date. This does not rule out ingredient interactions: tryptophan can interact with serotonin-raising medicines, including antidepressants, and magnesium can affect absorption of some antibiotics and oral bisphosphonates. Ask a pharmacist to review your medicines; seek medical guidance before use if kidney function is impaired.
How does RecoveryPro support overall health?
RecoveryPro contributes protein for tissue renewal and magnesium for normal energy production, nerve signaling, and muscle activity. Tryptophan supplies material for serotonin production. These nutritional functions fit into an overall routine of balanced meals, adequate sleep, and appropriately paced training; the powder is not a substitute for those foundations.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.