Etixx Energy Gel + Sodium Lime | 12 x 40 g

The amount of carbohydrates available is a performance determining factor for long duration efforts. Therefore, it is important to replenish carbohydrates before and during those efforts. This is because they maintain blood glucose levels during exercise and replenish muscle glycogen (stored sugar in the muscle).

If no carbohydrates were taken during prolonged exercise (via drinks, bars or gels), muscle glycogen reserves would be depleted after about 90 min.

How many carbohydrates should I take during exercise?

• Efforts <1 hour: no need to take carbohydrates during exercise.
• Efforts 1-2 hours: 30-60 g of carbohydrates per hour of exercise (approx. 1-2 energy gels).
• Efforts 2-3 hours: 60-90 g carbohydrates per hour of exercise (approx. 2-3 energy gels).
• Efforts >3 hours: 90-120 g of carbohydrates per hour of exercise (up to about 3 energy gels).

The advantages of an energy gel over a carbohydrate-rich drink is that a gel is a highly concentrated source of carbohydrates (isotonic drink: 4-8% carbohydrates; energy drink 8-15% carbohydrates; energy gel: 40-80% carbohydrates).

Etixx Energy Gel + Sodium contains 30 g of carbohydrates, in an ideal ratio of 2:1 (glucose:fructose) for optimal carbohydrate absorption. To take in the same amount of carbohydrates via an energy drink, for example, you quickly have to drink large amounts, which can cause stomach discomfort. Moreover, this gel contains no added nutrients, such as proteins or fats, which slow down stomach emptying.

Etixx Energy Gel + Sodium is ideal for long and strenuous efforts in hot weather and for athletes who sweat a lot, as it also contains sodium (200 mg). Sodium was added to compensate for the loss due to sweating and allows for better fluid retention in the body and stimulates thirst.

Etixx Energy Gel + Sodium is suitable for all athletes who need to replenish energy quickly during prolonged efforts. Cyclists, triathletes, marathon runners … use this gel immediately before or during their endurance efforts. Team athletes can also benefit from it during rest.