Looking For a Post-Workout Beverage? Grab a Beer.

Most people wouldn’t think to grab a frosty beer from the fridge after an intense workout session; however, a Canadian brewery has created a beer specifically for this health and fitness junkies. The brew, called Lean Machine, is formulated with unique compounds that are supposed to make it beneficial for post-workout recovery. So, does Lean Machine live up to the hype or is all it fluff?

Lean Machine is actually created by a group of scientists at VAMPT in British Columbia. The company touts its new beer as a healthier, more nutritious alternative to your typical brews. From the outside, it looks like your normal “light” beer, as it possesses a relatively clear body with minimal head. However, Lean Machine contains just 77 calories and 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV), making it an excellent choice for health-conscious individuals.

What really makes Lean Machine stand out from the other brews at your local convenience store is its nutritional content. Not only does it contain a minimal amount of calories, but Lean Machine is packed with free-radical fighting antioxidants. Although you can’t see them, free radicals are all around us; they are in the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and even the products we use on our skin. The human body is built to withstand small amounts of free radicals, but too many of them can lead to early aging, illness and even increase the chance of cancer. Thankfully, antioxidants, such as those found in Lean Machine, work to neutralize free radicals in a safe and effective manner.

Another selling point of Lean Machine is its protein content. No, that’s not a typo, a single 12-ounce bottle of Lean Machine contains approximately 7 grams of protein. Most people are well aware of the role protein plays in muscle growth and recovery. As you workout, small tears are created in the muscle fibers. Protein speeds up the recovery of these tears so you can get back to the gym.

“A properly formulated beer beverage is likely to do you no more harm than you are likely to get from a sports drink. In fact, it probably is likely to do you more good, because it’s got a lot of these sort of natural compounds, like polyphenols, that are actually good for your health,” said sports nutritionist Ben Desbrow.

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