Energy Gel Overview
If you've attended a 5k, 10k or any other kind of road race lately, you've no doubt seen the athletes with GU Energy Gel in their hands or going into their mouths. Racer's everywhere swear by GU, a concentrated energy fuel designed with the endurance athlete in mind.
What's in GU Energy Gel? GU's ingredients fall into 3 categories. For energy, you a get a blend of simple and complex carbs, plus a shot of caffeine and electrolytes to max out energy production at the cellular level. For endurance, GU gives you complex carbs from maltodextrin plus mineral citrates (potassium citrate, sodium citrate and citric acid) to help reduce acid build-up in muscles. Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) serve as a vital fuel source during extreme exertion; they also aid in recovery . Histidine, an essential amino acid, acts as a carnosine precursor that also helps neutralize lactic acid build-up in muscles. Finally, for recovery, GU Energy Gel contains the antioxidant vitamins C & E to protect defend muscles from exercise-induced free radicals. Ginger provides additional antioxidant protection while soothing the stomach. Sea salt helps replace vital sodium and trace minerals.
Energy Gel Description from Gu
At GU, we know that nutritional flavor variety is just as critical to performance as the miles we cover during training and racing. That's why we're always crafting delicious flavors made up of sweet, sour, salty, or bitter taste qualities. We call this flavor science.
Inspired by our 25th birthday celebration, Birthday Cake Energy Gel is our 41st flavor and gives everyone permission to celebrate out on the trails and roads. This delicious flavor takes us back to our childhood days of sneaking a swoop of cake batter without getting caught by mom.
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| Supplement Facts |
Serving Size: 1 packet
Servings Per Container: 24 |
| Ingredient |
Amount |
% Daily Value** |
| Calories |
100 |
|
| Total Fat |
0g |
0 |
| -Saturated Fat |
0g |
0 |
| -Trans Fat |
0g |
|
| Cholesterol |
0mg |
0 |
| Sodium |
60mg |
3 |
| Total Carbohydrate |
22g |
8 |
| -Dietary Fiber |
0g |
0 |
| -Total Sugars |
7g |
|
| --Includes 7g Added Sugars |
|
14 |
| Protein |
0g |
|
| Vitamin D |
0mcg |
0 |
| Calcium |
20mg |
2 |
| Iron |
0mg |
0 |
| Potassium |
40mg |
0 |
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** Percent Daily Value is based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
† Daily Value not established.
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Gluten Free - Vegan
No Caffeine
Ingredients:
Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, L-Leucine, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, L-Valine, Sea Salt, Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Potassium Sorbate (preservative).
Manufacturer's Directions
Consume one packet 5 minutes before and one packet every 45 minutes during activity.
Wash down with water or your favorite GU Hydration Drink for optimum absorption.