There are 3 phases of the Nutrient Timing System: Energy, Anabolic and Growth
ENERGY PHASE:
It coicides with your workout. The primary metabolic objective of the muscles during this phase is to release suficient energy to drive muscle contractions.
It's important to consume carbs during exercise to prevent depletion of muscle glycogen which helps extend endurance, and maintain blood glucose to delay fatigue. But research has shown that consuming carbs with protein specific amino acids and vitamins help spare muscle glycogen and achieve greater endurance, blunt the rise of cortisol and help prepare your muscle enzymes for a faster recovery following a workout.
ANABOLIC PHASE:
It's the 45 minute window following the workout. In the presence of the right nutrients your body can initiate the repair of muscle protein and replenish muscle glycogen immediately. Right after your workout muscle cells are sensitive to insulin, but this sensitivity declines rapidly, and after several hour they become even insulin resistant, a condition that slows muscle glycogen recovey, muscle repairing and new muscle synthesis. So a combination of high glycemic carbs and protein is vital to kick our body into anabolic state as soon as you finish your workout.
GROWTH PHASE:
It extends from the Anabolic Phase to your next workout. Muscle enzymes are involved in increasing the number of contractile proteins, the size of muscle fibers, and helping replenish muscle glycogen. During this phase consumption of carbs and protein is essential to maintain optimal performance. A high intake of protein is beneficial to athletes if the protein is consumed at the correct time. With the Nutrient Timing System you'll be able to maintain a high anabolic state to restore glycogen, repair muscle and synthesize new muscle tissue.
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