Herbalife24 Rebuild Strength: The Science, Nutrition & How to Use It
By Dogus Dilan, Herbalife Independent Wellness Coach · Last updated 12 August 2026
Rebuild Strength delivers 25g of whey protein and 36g of carbohydrate per serving, built specifically for the post-workout recovery window after strength training. Its carbohydrate content isn’t incidental — it’s dosed to align with a genuine EFSA-authorised health claim about glycogen restoration after intense exercise. Informed Sport certified, with added L-glutamine and BCAAs.
The Real Recovery Science, Not Just “Carbs Are Good”
The specific claim behind carbohydrate-based recovery drinks is genuinely precise: a 2013 EFSA scientific opinion established that glycaemic carbohydrates contribute to the recovery of normal muscle function after intense, glycogen-depleting exercise — but only under specific conditions: a total intake of 4g of carbohydrate per kg of body weight, consumed within 4-6 hours after the exercise that caused the fatigue.
That’s a meaningfully higher, more time-specific target than “have some carbs after your workout” — for an 80kg person, that’s 320g of carbohydrate across that window, from all food sources, not from Rebuild Strength alone. The drink is a convenient, fast-absorbing contributor to that total, not the whole target by itself.
Nutritional Information
Serving size: 5 scoops (50g). Servings per container: 20.
See the full vitamin, mineral & amino acid breakdown
How to Use It
🏋️ 5 Scoops, Within 30 Minutes of Training
Gently shake the canister before use, as contents may settle. Add 5 level scoops (50g) to 250ml of water and shake vigorously. Consume within 30 minutes of finishing anaerobic exercise, when the body’s glycogen-replenishment window is most responsive.
Ingredients
Milk protein concentrate, whey protein concentrate (from milk), fructose, sucrose, fat reduced cocoa powder, L-glutamine, whey protein isolate (from milk), maltodextrin, natural flavouring, sodium chloride, acidity regulator (tripotassium citrate), calcium caseinate (from milk), medium chain triglycerides, L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-valine, sodium-L-ascorbate, thickener (guar gum), ferric (III) pyrophosphate, DL-alpha tocopherol, calcium-D-pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamin hydrochloride, riboflavin, D-biotin and cyanocobalamin.
Contains milk. May contain soy and egg.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Related Reading
Sources & References
- EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (2013). “Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to glycaemic carbohydrates and recovery of normal muscle function (contraction) after strenuous exercise.” EFSA Journal, 11(10), 3409. efsa.europa.eu
- Herbalife Nutrition — official UK product label and nutritional information.
This is a food supplement. Enjoy within a balanced and varied diet, as part of a healthy, active lifestyle. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a healthcare professional before use.
Dogus Dilan — Herbalife Independent Member / Wellness Coach
Writes every guide on this site from official Herbalife product labels and published data rather than marketing copy. As a Herbalife Independent Member, the products discussed here are sold through this shop.