South Florida’s Dara Torres, a swimming legend who at the age of 41 won silver medals in the 2008 Olympics, has become celebrity spokesperson for a local muscle recovery product.

Torres is now promoting Gold Medal Aminos, produced by Sunrise-based Fitness Nutrition. According to a statement from the company, Torres calls the amino acid complex, “The best product I’ve ever used.”

Torres recently had major knee surgery but is now training with the hope of qualifying for the 2012 summer games. Two years ago, at the age of 41, she already became the oldest female swimmer in Olympic history.

“Fitness Nutrition’s Amino Acid Complex helps me maintain my top ranking, gain lean muscle, aid in my speedy recovery, and helps keep my competitive edge,” Torres said.

Gold Medal Aminos are billed as providing “easy access to safe, pharmaceutical-grade amino acids to enhance (athletes’) normal diet and ensure that they get the most out of their training.”

But amateur endurance athletes and “busy individuals burning on all cylinders” can also use the product to sustain energy and burn fat.

The powder is mixed with water or other liquid such as juice. It’s available in three flavors: tropical punch, lemon-lime and orange sunrise.