Nutrition
There aren't all that many supplements with protein and fat, and Perpetuem works for me better than any I've tried, at a better price than most. I start taking in Perpetuem, at least in part, after about 3 hours and use it for rides up to 10 hours, which is kind of the upper end of me trying to ride without consuming 'real food'. Four stars instead of five because I don't love the texture and because of occasional mild stomach issues, but the latter could be simple exertional issues whereas the former is (I think) a commonality of all powders with fat and/or protein, so maybe I'm being unfair. Also, I wish they had a couple more flavor options. Anyway, after all that, I recommend this product.
I started taking this product about a month ago. I wanted to give enough time before I write a review. I was a little sceptic but I am truly surprised by the results.
I usually have a lot of pain and even some damage after my runs. Since I am taking VTR, I have zero problems. I ran a full marathon, a half and two 10 mile races in just 3 weeks, plus some training runs. I expected a lot of pain, soreness, and a few days of recovery time. I felt nothing at all. It's still hard to believe it because it never happened before. I highly recommend this product!
This doesn't give me the syrupy sugar goo mouth like other mixes can on long rides a few hours or more long. I like that it doesn't contain the typical sugars so it doesn't create insulin response issues or promote tooth rot. The flavor is just enough ( I like the orange ). On race day it's not my choice though, I switch to the sugar mixes for easier digestion / absorption and I have electrolytes in the mix. I'll do a couple long training rides with the sugary mixes before the race to make sure my stomach is ready for it.
