Etixx Double Carb Energy Gel 12 gels X 60 ml

Product information Etixx Double Carb Energy Gel 12 gels X 60 ml

The main fuel for long and intense endurance events is carbohydrates, and the amount of carbohydrates stored in the body is one of the main determinants of performance. Therefore, it is important to maximize carbohydrate stores prior to endurance exercise and, during prolonged exercise when these stores are depleted, to consume additional carbohydrate to maintain performance and avoid fatigue. Eating carbohydrates will help maintain blood glucose and replenish muscle glycogen. If carbohydrates are not consumed, muscle glycogen will be depleted after about 90 minutes of exercise and severe fatigue can result.

The amount of carbohydrate you should consume during exercise will depend on the duration of your training or competition.

Exercises < 1h: it is not necessary to consume carbohydrates during the exercise.
Exercises 1-2h: 30g of carbohydrates per hour of exercise.
Exercises 2-3h: 60g of carbohydrates per hour of exercise.
Exercises >2.5-3h: up to 90g of carbohydrates per hour of exercise.
The advantage of an energy gel compared to a carbohydrate-rich drink is that a gel is a highly concentrated source of carbohydrates (isotonic drink: 4-8% carbohydrate; energy drink: 8-15% carbohydrate; energy gel 40- 80% carbohydrates). Compared to an energy bar, a gel is absorbed much faster because it contains no protein or fat to slow down stomach emptying.

The body can absorb 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour in the form of glucose. If glucose is combined with a carbohydrate that uses a different transport system (for example, fructose), an athlete can absorb more than 60 grams of carbohydrate per hour. When glucose and fructose are combined, they are called multitransportable carbohydrates. The scientific literature shows that a 2:1 glucose:fructose ratio is the best combination for absorbing a large amount of carbohydrates (>60g/h) without causing stomach upset. Double Carb Energy Gel PROLINE contains 50g of multi-transportable carbohydrates in this most optimal 2:1 ratio of glucose:fructose and is therefore the ideal energy gel for endurance athletes undertaking extremely long efforts.

Who will benefit from Etixx Double Carb Energy Gel PRO LINE
Due to the fact that this gel contains a large amount of carbohydrates, it is suitable for all athletes who perform (extremely) long endurance efforts (at least 2-3 hours): cyclists, triathletes, duathletes, long-distance runners, runners trail running, long distance swimmers

HOW TO USE
1-2 gels per hour of exercise, during long duration exercises.
Recommended in combination with water.

INGREDIENTS
Water, maltodextrin, fructose, sucrose, glucose syrup, natural flavoring, acidity regulators (citric acid, sodium citrates), sodium chloride, gelling agents (gellan gum), preservative (potassium sorbate).

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
per gel (60ml)
Energy (kcal) 200
Energy (kJ) 848
Fat (g) 0
Protein (g) 0
Carbohydrate (g) 50
Of which sugar (g) 26
Salt (g) 0.09

ADVERTENCIAS

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet. The expressly recommended daily dose should not be exceeded. Keep this product out of the reach of small children.