I can't have dairy – are there any Horleys products suitable for me?

That depends on whether the reason you can't have dairy is due to a protein allergy or lactose intolerance. If you are unable to have dairy proteins, only pure carbohydrate products such as Replace, Carbo Energy and Carbo Cola will be suitable for you. If you have an intolerance to the carbohydrate in milk ie. you are unable to properly digest lactose, Horleys recommend ICE Whey, which has only trace amounts of lactose and will not cause difficulties for the majority of those who suffer lactose intolerance. Depending on the severity of your allergy or intolerance, there may be other Horleys products you can use. Check the label or contact us for more assistance.

When is the best time to take supplements?

The best time to take sports supplements is entirely dependent on the nature of the supplement and the goal you are trying to achieve. If the supplement combines more than two different active ingredients then the timing is dependent on which of the ingredients are critical to success.

For example, Horleys Ripped Factors contains premium quality protein for muscle repair and recovery, Carnitine for fat mobilisation, Guarana for the stimulation of the central nervous system and Super Citrimax as an appetite suppressant.

If an athlete was taking Ripped Factors for high protein content then it is best-consumed post workout. If the intended use is fat mobilisation then Ripped Factors is best taken an hour prior to a workout. As a small meal replacement Ripped Factors should be consumed at morning tea to satisfy appetite and encourage the use of fat as energy.

Can pregnant and breastfeeding women use Horleys supplements?

Not all Horleys supplement are suitable. Those containing high concentrations of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and stimulants such as guarana and caffeine are not recommended. Horleys advise consultation with a health care professional before any supplements are used (other than those specifically designed for pregnancy or breastfeeding).

How much protein is too much protein?

For sedentary adults (those that do little or no exercise) the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of 0.8g of protein per kg of body weight is sufficient to maintain muscle mass.

Protein needs increase depending on the duration and intensity of exercise. For example an endurance athlete's requirements may range from 1.2g to 1.4g per kg of body weight.

Very active people, strength athletes and those doing resistance training need approximately 1.7-1.8 g of protein per kg of body weight. An 80kg male would require 136 grams (80 x 1.7 = 136) of protein daily to maintain existing muscle and achieve further muscle growth.

Horleys do not recommend protein intakes of higher than 2g/kg body weight.  Its not so much that intakes above this are dangerous for normal individuals, but rather your body is unable to effectively utilise more than this so you're wasting your time and money.