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
GU Energy Gel is specifically formulated to energize your body during exercise. Using GU during your regular workouts will keep your mind alert and active, and your muscles going strong. GU gives the most concentrated form of immediate energy with no stomach bulk or distress, is quickly and efficiently absorbed, and will maintain your blood sugar at the optimal level for a great workout start to finish.
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| Supplement Facts |
Serving Size: 1 pckt
Servings Per Container: 24 |
| Ingredient |
Amount |
% Daily Value** |
| Calories |
100 |
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| Calories From Fat |
15 |
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| Total Fat |
2g |
3 |
| Saturated Fat |
1g |
5 |
| Sodium |
40mg |
2 |
| Potassium |
40mg |
1 |
| Total Carbohydrate |
20g |
7 |
| Sugars |
6g |
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| Protein |
0g |
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| Vitamin C |
|
100 |
| Vitamin E |
|
100 |
| Calcium |
|
2 |
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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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Ingredients:
Maltodextrin (glucose polymers), filtered water, fructose, unsweetened dark chocolate, GU amino blend (leucine, valine, histidine, isoleucine), GU antioxidant blend (natural vitamin E and vitamin C), potassium and sodium citrate, calcium carbonate, sea salt, citric acid, contains preservatives (sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate), fumaric acid, GU herbal blend (chamomile, cola nut [has caffeine], ginger), malic acid, calcium chloride, pectin.
Manufacturer's Directions
Eat one packet about 15 minutes before your workout. Then take a packet every 35-35 minutes during activity to sustain your energy followed by a few mouthfuls of water or hydration drink. Finally, we recommend taking one packets within 30 minutes of finishing your workout to aid in recovery and increase glycogen stores in your muscles.