McMaster University Athletics & Recreation is proud to announce a new partnership with StayAbove Nutrition, a science-first supplement company born out of McMaster University research and led by world-renowned physician-scientist Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky, MD, PhD.

Through this partnership, StayAbove Nutrition will support McMaster Marauder student-athletes with evidence-based nutritional products designed to enhance performance, accelerate recovery, and promote long-term physical resilience. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting athletes not only in competition, but across the full arc of training, recovery, and sustained health.
 

"Recovery and consistency are everything in a varsity season," said Dylan Whitbread, Manager, High Performance. "StayAbove gives us another evidence-informed tool to support how our athletes refuel, rebuild, and show up ready to perform - not just on game day, but throughout the full training year."
 
A central focus of the partnership is Restore 9, StayAbove's complete recovery formulation originally developed for elite athletes. Powered by nine research-driven ingredients, Restore 9 supports muscle repair, reduces inflammation, and replenishes key nutrients depleted during physical stress.
 
Integrated into McMaster student-athletes' recovery routines, Restore 9 helps accelerate bounce-back from training and competition while reinforcing recovery as a critical driver of long-term performance and resilience. The formulation is equally relevant for active individuals focused on sustaining strength, energy, and physical capacity over time.
 
Complementing recovery support, athletes will also be fueled by Muscle 5, StayAbove's clinically formulated protein designed to optimize muscle protein synthesis, support lean mass, and build foundational strength, priorities that underpin both competitive success and lifelong physical health.
 
StayAbove Nutrition was founded by Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky, MD, PhD, FRCP(C), a McMaster professor, clinician, and internationally recognized leader in exercise metabolism, aging, and neuromuscular research. With more than 25 years of research conducted at McMaster University, StayAbove represents a rare example of university-born science translated directly into practical, real-world application.

"Recovery is where adaptation happens, whether you're an elite athlete or an active adult reinforcing long-term health," said Dr. Tarnopolsky. 

"With StayAbove, our goal has always been to translate rigorous science into nutrition solutions that support performance today while protecting physical resilience for years to come. Supporting McMaster athletes with products developed through McMaster research is something we're incredibly proud of."
 
As the consumer division of Exerkine Corporation, StayAbove Nutrition develops Health Canada-approved, clinically validated supplements grounded in transparency, quality, and scientific rigor. The partnership with McMaster Athletics & Recreation reflects a shared belief that high-quality recovery and muscle support are essential, not just for winning today, but for sustaining performance and health over a lifetime.

As part of this new partnership, StayAbove Nutrition is offering the Marauder community with 20% off across the StayAbove Nutrition website with promo code: Marauders20. Offer valid until December 31, 2026.
 
Additional details regarding athlete support initiatives and broader community engagement opportunities will be announced throughout the year.

For more information visit StayAbove Nutrition's website, stayabovenutrition.ca or follow @stayabovenutrition on Instagram.

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