Science In Sport GO Isotonic Energy Gels, Running Gels with 22 g Carbohydrates, Low Sugar, Variety Pack of Assorted Flavours, 60 ml Per Serving (7 Pack)

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There is an argument about whey vs. soy protein. The research is contradictory, but whey seems to be better. I believe SiS are using soy protein because it’s suitable for vegans and people with a dairy intolerance.This makestheir products accessible to the widest audience possible. For home-made recovery powder (assuming you’re not vegan/intolerant to dairy) I would go with whey protein. SiS advertise theirgels as isotonic (although I can’t get the percentages to add up – they seem hypertonic). The 50g of energy powder would be isotonic if mixed with 600–750ml of water. It would be hypertonic if mixed with 500ml of water or less (although there’s no salt in it). The 40g electrolyte powder would be isotonic if mixed with 500ml of water. As an athlete of any sport or a specialised endurance athlete, our GO Energy Isotonic Gel can be used on its own to fulfil your fuelling requirements, or combined with other products from our extensive range of Mixed GO Isotonic Energy Gelsenergy spplements. If you wanted to include fructose in your energy drink mix for longer rides, you could add sucrose (plain old white sugar) to a maltodextrin mix. This will give you all the fructose you need, along with a bit of glucose — so it’s a win-win. Our complete product range is developed using a world-class approach to banned substance testing, providing assurance for athletes.

I believe one of the issues with the research is that it focuses on weightlifters andbody builders rather than runners and cyclists. Even the most intense lifting session isn’t going to deplete your glycogen stores in the same way as a long run or ride will.This could well be the reason SiS include much more carbs in their recovery powder than most body builder recipes recommend.Off-the-shelf energy bars seem to be full of junk. If I were looking for a bit of variety to gels on a long ride, I would find a brownie recipe or something online. Gummy bears or M&Ms are also a good source of glucose in an easy-to-eat solid form. Out of all the SiS products, the energy bar contains the most fructose; because of the dried fruit pieces it contains. They also contain protein (good for muscle recovery) and fibre. Based on my research, these aren’t ideal during exercise. This is partly due to the fibre, which can be hard to digest and cause an upset stomach. Like the gels, they are a good way of getting large quantities of carbs in a small volume. I think if you wanted some variety from the gels during your ride, there are tons of energy bar recipes online that will be better. Depleting your carbohydrate stores during exercise is one of the major causes of fatigue. Delivering additional carbohydrate during exercise is known to improve performance, race times and delay the onset of fatigue. All applicable customs and import duties and any other charges are the responsibility of the customer.

It’s well documented that consuming protein in the 30 minutes after exercising is beneficial to muscle recovery. Bodybuilders tend to use whey protein (this comes from milk — think curds and whey). But there are other types of plant-based protein such as soy, pea and hemp protein.

I think the area where this research is most applicable is the home-made energy drink. Whipping up a 500ml bottle of water with some maltodextrin, dextrose, salt and lemon juice is going to be much cheaper than buying SiS powder.It also won’t come with the flavourings, and sweeteners like aspartame, that they use. Muscle glycogen can only be usedby muscles,whereas liver glycogencan be used for energy throughout the body. But, muscles can store up to 400g of glycogen, whereas the liver can only store up to 100g. If you are planning a long, intense ride, replace the dextrose with white sugar. This will add fructose, and increase the 60g of carb per hour absorption rate. During exercise, the body breaks down these chains of glycogen into single glucose molecules.These are then converted at a cellular level into Adenosine Triphosphate or ATP. ATP is the primary source of muscle energy production.It transports chemical energy within the cells of the muscles.

Hypotonic drinks (the lowest concentrations)replace fluids lost through sweating without replacing much carbohydrate. These can be useful for low-intensity exercise. You might think ‘just drink water’, but there is a risk to drinking too much water without replacing salt and sugar. You’d have to drink a lot of water for this to become a problem, but the potential is there and hypotonic drinks are the solution. Tropical: Water, Maltodextrin (from Maize) (33%), Gelling Agents (Gellan Gum, Xanthan Gum), Natural Flavouring, Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate), Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate), Sweetener (Acesulfame K), Sodium Chloride, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid).

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Take our GO Energy Powder for example - a versatile and easily digestible supply of carbohydrate for energy, designed to be used as a loading strategy in the days and hours prior to a race. This practical solution is suitable for vegan diets and is also dairy, wheat, gluten and nut free! The ‘Team Sky Bundle’ (while it’s half price). This consists of 18 gels, 20 hydro tablets and 500g of rapid recovery powder. Frequently Asked Questions 1. What’s special about the Science In Sport (SIS) Go Plus Isotonic Energy Gels? Electrolytes are important to maintain hydration during exercise. They can also increase carbohydrateabsorption rate. I’m sure SiS have a good reason for not adding salt to their gels and energy powder, but I can’t find any research online that would explain it. I would create an all-in-one drink that has the ‘energy’ and the ‘electrolytes’ (sugar and salt). Isotonic drinks are the most recognised, thanks to clever marketing by the likes of Lucozade. These replace the fluids lost by sweating and provide a boost of carbohydrate. They are often used by athletes and footballers. The idea of keeping the same balance of salt and sugar found in the body sounds attractive.But, as we’ve already seen, high-intensity exercise can need more carbs to keep you going.

It also contains flavours, stabilisers, gelling agents, acidity regulators, preservatives and colourings Winner of the Queens award for enterprise, this innovative product continues to be seen at the forefront by endurance athletes. Use during endurance sessions and events to help avoid flagging.

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Carbohydrate is your body's main fuel for moderate to high intensity exercise. During training and competition, our bodies can absorb around 60g of carbohydrate per hour, meaning that demand will outstrip the supply of energy. This shortfall is met by using your glycogen stores, which must be replenished post exercise so you are able to perform well in your next session. Delivery timescales are based on working days; Public Holidays, Saturday's and Sunday's are NOT classed as working days. The big problem with glucose and fructose is that they are sweet, especially when you’re aiming for 60g of carbs per hour. Imagine eating 15 teaspoons of white sugar every hour. From time to time carriers may deliver earlier or later, or on non working days however this is cannot be guaranteed nor should it be expected. Boost your training with Science in Sport, a top-tier sports nutrition brand. Discover our high-quality products, supported by science and loved by world-class endurance athletes. Elevate your performance with natural, carb-rich energy gels and more.