Xwerks Grow - 100% New Zealand grass-fed whey protein isolate.
Our protein is sourced from naturally raised grass-fed cows that naturally graze on the countryside of New Zealand, one of the strictest countries in the world when it comes to dairy quality. Meaning no hormones, antibiotics or pesticides that can be passed on to you.
Whey isolate means our whey is "isolated" through micro filtration to almost totally pure protein at 25g of protein and over 6g of BCAA's per serving with no lactose, carbs or fats (Peanut Butter contains 23g of Protein, 2g fat and 2g carbs). Our unique protein formula contains only whey protein isolate and is not blended with lesser quality whey.
Grow is naturally sweetened and flavored making it truly the cleanest protein available.
Made from grass-fed, pasture raised cows in New Zealand
100% whey protein isolate
Cold pressed, non ion-exchange filtering
No artificial sweetners, flavors or coloring
Soy and Gluten free
Processed acid and bleach free
Amazing rich flavor with no aftertaste
Raw whey is rich in protein substances, called native micro fractions. These include; alpha lactalbumin, beta-lactoglobulin, glycomacropeptide, immunoglobulins, serum albumin, lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase.
Our micro filtration process helps preserve these important biological nutrients while removing unwanted fats and carbohydrates (such as lactose).Â
This means our whey has the following benefits and more:Â
Muscle growth and repair
Strengthens and boosts the immune system
Anti-oxidant properties
Easily digestible, no bloat
Fantastic flavor
No clumping
FAQ
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM USING GROW
Increased muscle repair and recovery
No bloated feel
Great flavor with no after taste
Instant mixing with no clumping
HOW MANY SERVINGS IS GROW One bag contains 30 servings.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOUR PROTEIN AND OTHERS We have a couple blog posts that may help answer that:
IS GROWÂ DAIRY FREE No, but it does not contain lactose due to our microfiltration process.
DOES GROWÂ CONTAIN SUGAR No, it is naturally sweetened with Stevia.
DOES GROWÂ CONTAINÂ PEANUTS Only Peanut Butter PR contains peanuts.
WHAT IS GROW FLAVORED WITH Cocoa bean for Chocolate Cream, vanilla bean for Vanilla Victory and peanut butter powder and cocoa bean for Peanut Butter PR.
HOW MUCH IS SHIPPING $5, or free for orders over $75
IS GROW KETO FRIENDLY Yes it is, our low carb formula is perfect for anyone following the keto diet
The Importance of Post-Workout Carbs: What the Science Says About Recovery Fuel
Carbohydrates after training aren't optional — they're the raw material your muscles need to recover, adapt, and perform again. Here's what the research says about how much, how fast, and what type matters most.
There's a persistent myth in fitness culture that carbs are the enemy. Keto evangelists, carnivore dieters, and low-carb influencers have spent years convincing people that carbohydrates are something to fear. And for some sedentary individuals managing blood sugar, reducing carbs can make sense.
But if you train hard — CrossFit, distance running, cycling, Hyrox, competitive sports, or serious strength training — skipping post-workout carbs is actively sabotaging your recovery. The research on this is unambiguous.
What Happens to Your Muscles During Training
Your muscles store carbohydrates as glycogen — chains of glucose molecules packed into muscle tissue that serve as the primary fuel source for high-intensity exercise. Roughly 80% of ATP (the energy currency your cells use) during anaerobic exercise is generated from glycogen. It's not one of several fuel sources — it's the dominant one.
How fast you burn through glycogen depends on the type and intensity of training. Research shows that just three sets of 12 reps performed to muscular failure can reduce muscle glycogen stores by approximately 26%. A full CrossFit WOD, a 90-minute soccer match, or a hard cycling session can deplete glycogen by 50% or more. At that level of depletion, both your performance and your recovery are compromised.
Why Post-Workout Carbs Are Non-Negotiable
1. Glycogen Resynthesis
The primary reason to consume carbohydrates after training is to replenish the glycogen you just burned. Your body can resynthesize glycogen at a rate of approximately 5-6 mmol/kg wet weight per hour under normal conditions, but aggressive carbohydrate refeeding can accelerate this to roughly 10 mmol/kg/h for the first four hours after exercise — a period when the enzyme responsible for glycogen storage (glycogen synthase) is maximally active.
The ISSN Position Stand on Nutrient Timing recommends consuming 1.0-1.2 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight per hour if rapid glycogen restoration is needed (less than 4 hours between sessions). For a 180-pound (82kg) athlete, that's roughly 80-100 grams of carbs in the first hour after training.
This is especially critical if you're training twice a day, competing in tournaments with multiple events, or have less than 24 hours before your next hard session. The research by Burke, van Loon, and Hawley published in the Journal of Applied Physiology is the definitive review: glycogen depletion provides a strong drive for its own resynthesis in the first 0-4 hours post-exercise, but only if carbohydrate is available.
2. Cortisol Suppression
Training is a stress — that's the point. But the cortisol elevation that comes with hard exercise becomes counterproductive if it stays elevated too long. Chronically high cortisol promotes muscle protein breakdown, suppresses testosterone, impairs immune function, and slows recovery.
The original version of this post cited a study showing that consuming carbs and BCAAs post-workout decreased cortisol levels by up to 11%, while the placebo group saw cortisol elevate by 105%. That same study observed a 27% reduction in skeletal muscle degradation in the carb/BCAA group, compared to a 56% increase in the placebo group. Those numbers haven't changed — they're just as relevant today as they were then.
Carbohydrates trigger an insulin response, and insulin is one of the most potent anti-catabolic signals your body has. Post-workout carbs don't just refuel you — they actively shut down the muscle-breakdown process.
3. Enhanced Muscle Protein Synthesis
While protein gets most of the credit for muscle growth, carbohydrates play a supporting role that matters more than most people realize. Research shows that consuming a supplement with carbs alongside protein and creatine immediately after training leads to greater muscle growth than consuming the same supplement later in the day — suggesting that the post-exercise insulin spike from carbohydrates enhances nutrient delivery to muscle tissue during the critical recovery window.
Additionally, glycogen availability itself mediates muscle protein breakdown. One study demonstrated that muscle breakdown more than doubled in a glycogen-depleted state compared to a glycogen-loaded state. In other words, if you don't replenish carbs, you're not just missing out on fuel — you're accelerating the breakdown of the muscle you just trained.
The ISSN bottom line: The International Society of Sports Nutrition's position stand states that "consuming carbohydrate solely or in combination with protein during resistance exercise increases muscle glycogen stores, ameliorates muscle damage, and facilitates greater acute and chronic training adaptations." This isn't a debated point in sports nutrition — it's established science.
How Much and How Fast
The research converges on clear dosing guidelines depending on your situation:
If you train once a day with 24+ hours between sessions: Your total daily carbohydrate intake matters more than the exact timing. As long as you're consuming 6-10 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight per day, your glycogen will fully restore by the next session — even if you don't eat carbs immediately post-workout.
If you train twice a day or have less than 8 hours between sessions: Timing becomes critical. Start consuming carbs as soon as possible after your first session — the ISSN recommends 1.0-1.2g/kg/h for rapid glycogen restoration. A 2024 study in Acta Physiologica confirmed that delaying carbs impaired next-day exercise performance even when total 24-hour carb intake was matched.
If you can't hit those carb targets: Adding protein helps. The research shows that combining carbohydrates (0.8g/kg/h) with protein (0.2-0.4g/kg/h) enhances glycogen resynthesis when carbohydrate intake alone falls below the 1.2g/kg/h threshold. Protein + carbs is better than either alone.
Why the Type of Carbohydrate Matters
Not all carbohydrate sources are equally effective for post-workout recovery. The speed at which a carbohydrate exits the stomach, enters the bloodstream, and reaches muscle tissue determines how quickly glycogen resynthesis begins.
Standard sports drinks loaded with dextrose or maltodextrin get the job done — but they come with a cost. These simple sugars have high osmolality, meaning they create significant osmotic pressure in the stomach that slows gastric emptying. The result: bloating, GI distress, and a heavy-stomach feeling that's especially problematic if you're trying to eat a recovery meal soon after training.
This is where Cluster Dextrin (Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin) stands apart. Despite having a molecular weight of roughly 400,000 g/mol — about 2,000 times greater than glucose — HBCD produces near-zero osmotic pressure. Research published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine showed that a 10% HBCD solution clears the stomach in about 26.7 minutes, compared to 39.9 minutes for glucose at the same concentration. That's 33% faster gastric emptying with virtually no GI distress.
For post-workout recovery specifically, this means the carbohydrates from cluster dextrin reach your small intestine and bloodstream faster, begin replenishing glycogen sooner, and don't leave you feeling bloated when you're trying to eat your next meal.
The two-a-day advantage: If you're an athlete who trains morning and evening, or competes in tournaments with multiple events in a day, the speed of glycogen resynthesis is the limiting factor in your second session's performance. The combination of cluster dextrin's fast gastric emptying and its steady glucose delivery makes it the ideal post-workout carb source when time between sessions is short.
The Optimal Post-Workout Stack
Based on the current evidence, the most effective post-workout nutrition protocol combines three elements:
Carbohydrates (25-50g minimum): Start with at least 25 grams for every hour of training completed. For high-volume or endurance sessions, aim for 1.0-1.2g/kg of body weight. XWERKS Motion delivers 25 grams of Cluster Dextrin per serving with BCAAs and electrolytes — purpose-built for intra and post-workout fueling.
Protein (20-40g): To maximize muscle protein synthesis and leverage the insulin response from carbohydrates for nutrient delivery. XWERKS Grow provides 25 grams of whey protein isolate per serving — fast-absorbing, zero lactose, and pairs perfectly with Motion.
Creatine (5g): Evidence suggests that co-ingesting creatine with carbohydrates and protein post-workout may enhance creatine uptake due to the insulin-mediated transport. XWERKS Lift is unflavored and mixes seamlessly into your post-workout shake.
The Bottom Line
Post-workout carbohydrates replenish the glycogen that fuels your training, suppress the cortisol response that breaks down muscle, and create the insulin environment that enhances protein synthesis and nutrient delivery. The ISSN position stand, multiple meta-analyses, and decades of exercise physiology research all converge on the same conclusion: if you train hard, post-workout carbs aren't optional — they're essential.
For rapid recovery, aim for 1.0-1.2g of carbs per kilogram of body weight in the first hour, ideally from a fast-absorbing source like cluster dextrin paired with protein. For standard 24-hour recovery, focus on total daily carb intake of 6-10g/kg. In both cases, adding protein improves outcomes.
The athletes who recover fastest are the ones who can train hardest. Fuel the recovery and the performance follows.
Refuel Faster. Recover Stronger.
XWERKS Motion — 25g Cluster Dextrin + BCAAs + Electrolytes. The fastest-absorbing post-workout carb source on the market, with zero GI distress.
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