How do you keep your energy up during a sporting challenge? Are you still one of those people who brings bananas and biscuits? Or are you one of those who opts for a liquid energy gel? And if so, do you choose a gel with or without caffeine? The energy gels from Amacx Sports Nutrition are a quick and easy way to supplement your energy needs.
Let's start by explaining why drinkable gels are a better choice than the thicker gels, which require you to drink a few extra sips of water. During exercise, carbohydrates are the most important source of energy for your body. However, the carbohydrate reserves stored in your body are limited. During prolonged exercise, it is important to replenish your carbohydrate reserves. This drinkable energy gel is ready-to-use and can be consumed without water. And are therefore absorbed faster, so you can keep going for longer!
Which drinkable energy gel will you choose?
At Amacx Sports Nutrition we have developed different types of drinkable gels; with and without caffeine. The Amacx Drink Gel and Turbo Gel both use maltodextrin and fructose as carbohydrate sources to support performance, the difference lies in the ratio between the two types. The Drink Gel is a ready-to-use energy gel to which water has already been added. This gel contains various carbohydrate sources with a 2:1 carbohydrate ratio (glucose - fructose) for a gradual release of energy. Various studies have shown that this ratio is the most ideal, because it allows the body to absorb the necessary energy most effectively.
The Turbo Gel Caffeine contains the same carbohydrate sources, but with a different ratio: a carbohydrate ratio of 1:0.8. This type of energy gel is perfect for those moments in sports when you demand a lot from your body. The caffeine keeps you alert and delays fatigue during prolonged exertion, which is crucial for those decisive moments in a competition! What's more, both types of gels are available in a range of fresh flavours, so there's always one to suit you.
Ideal combination
For even better sports performance, you can combine our Drink Gels with our Bars and Chews and maintain your fluid balance with our Energy or Turbo Drink. Don't forget! All our Drink Gels are NZVT approved and of course vegan, gluten and lactose free. And if the successful Team Visma | Lease a Bike relies on the qualities of sports nutrition from Amacx Sports Nutrition, why shouldn't you?
