How Recov Works: Pre-Digested Protein Tablets Explained
Recov is an Australian pre-digested protein in tablet form. Each tablet is porcine plasma protein that has already been broken down into di- and tri-peptides, so your gut absorbs it directly through PEPT1, the transporter built for peptides, and it reaches your bloodstream in 15–25 minutes. It’s a complete protein with all 20 amino acids. No powder, no shaker, no mixing.
What makes Recov different from protein powder?
Protein powders and shakes have to be digested before your body can use them. Long protein chains are cut down in your stomach and gut over a matter of hours, and the heavier the serve, the longer it sits there. Recov skips that queue. The protein arrives already broken down into the small peptides your gut takes up directly, the form protein actually travels in through your bloodstream.
| Typical protein powder | Recov | |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Powder to mix | Tablet with water |
| Digestion | Hours of breakdown first | Already broken down into di- and tri-peptides |
| Into the bloodstream | Slow, as digestion allows | 15–25 minutes |
| Amino acids | Varies by product | Complete: all 20 amino acids |
| Prep | Shaker, liquid, washing up | None |
Who is Recov for?
Anyone who trains, and anyone who wants quality protein without a shake: lifters, runners, cyclists, masters athletes and busy people who simply want a complete protein they can carry in a pocket. Recov is dairy-free and gluten-free, with one protein source and no sweeteners, flavours or proprietary blends.
How do you take Recov?
Take the tablets with water, whenever suits your day. Pick the level that fits how you live:
- Everyday health: 6 tablets a day.
- Training: 8–12 tablets a day, split around your sessions.
- Performance & recovery: 12–18 tablets a day for athletes training most days.
Here's how each level spreads across the day, as set out in the dosing chart on the product page:
| Level | Tablets a day | When |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday health | 6 | 2 on waking, 2 in the early afternoon, 2 before bed |
| Training | 8–12 | 2 on waking, 4 before your session, 2 after it; add 4 before bed on heavier days |
| Performance & recovery | 12–18 | 4 on waking, 4 before your session, 4 after it; add 3 before dinner and 3 before bed on heavier days |
Spreading protein through the day is worth the habit: in a 2014 study in the Journal of Nutrition, the same daily protein spread evenly across three meals produced 25% higher 24-hour muscle protein synthesis than loading it into dinner (Mamerow et al.).
What is Recov made from?
Recov Protein Concentrate is made from porcine plasma protein (serum albumin), plus two tableting aids: magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide. Every amino acid is printed on the label in milligrams, per tablet and per serve. It is made to EU manufacturing standards and has been trusted by 10,000+ customers since 2010. Recov is not suitable for vegetarian, vegan, halal or kosher diets.
Is Recov the same as other products called “Recov”?
No. Recov (recovfaster.com) is an Australian pre-digested protein tablet from Future Supplements Pty Limited, an Australian company. It is not related to recov.co, XXL Nutrition Recov, REPP RECOV-7 or any recovery cream, drink or powder using a similar name.
Frequently asked questions
What should I expect when I start taking Recov?
A simple routine. Recov is a complete protein you swallow with water at set points in your day, like on waking and before bed. There's no shaker, no flavour and nothing to mix. It isn't a stimulant, so there's no rush to feel after a dose. Take it consistently, every day, as part of your routine.
Is Recov a stimulant?
No. Recov contains no caffeine and no stimulants. It's porcine plasma protein plus two tableting aids, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide.
Do I need to mix Recov with anything?
No. You swallow the tablets with water. There's nothing to measure, shake or wash up, and a bottle fits in a gym bag or desk drawer.
When is the best time to take Recov?
Spread your tablets across the day, and on training days put tablets before and after your session. The Everyday level includes two tablets before bed, and heavier training days add more then. Our guide to protein before bed covers the research on that last serve.
Can I take Recov every day?
Yes. It's made for daily use, on training days and rest days alike. The Everyday level is six tablets a day, so a 180-tablet bottle lasts 30 days.
How do I contact Recov?
Email management@recovfaster.com with any question about dosing, orders or your subscription.
Where can I buy Recov?
Buy direct at recovfaster.com, one-time or on a subscription that saves up to 33%, with free shipping over $99 across Australia. Read the full label on the ingredients page, or see how pre-digested protein works.
