Science In Sport GO Electrolyte Powder Energy Drinks, High Carbohydrates and Sodium, Orange Flavour, 12 Servings Per 500 g

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The Go powder is a mixture of maltodextrin, a carbohydrate that is absorbed rapidly as glucose for easy energy, and electrolytes, which are salts that help with water absorption for hydration and the prevention of cramps. If you’re out for four or five hours, you need a strategy to get you through it. With this drink you can sip at the bottle and combine it with gels or bars to keep energy topped up.’ The Beta Fuel Gel with Nootropics contains 1 gram of the amino acid L-taurine, 250 milligrams of Cognizin® to enhance information processing and 200 milligrams of caffeine with 200 milligrams of L-theanine, the amino acid which has been shown to increase subjective feelings of alertness, while reducing feelings of ‘jitters’ that you get with caffeine alone. USAGE: Avoid concentrated drinks containing more than six-eight per cent carbohydrate (hypertonic), as these slow the rate at which fluid is absorbed, and can also cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Are carbohydrate energy drinks better than real foods?

Most sports science studies agree that dehydration can have a negative impact on performance (basically, you get tired sooner), and that drinking the correct amount of water helps avoid this. But after that, there's a divergence regarding electrolytes. Some studies show that replacing the electrolytes lost via sweat helps further improve performance, and avoid cramp. Other studies show that you don't need extra electrolytes, and that drinking water is enough. The thing is, whilst pacing is also an important aspect to managing your energy levels, the most fundamental point is ensuring you're consuming the right cycling nutrition.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. Take a 75mg caffeine gel one hour before you are due to finish training or racing to provide increased focus Whether you use a carb drink is up to you – the key is to develop a plan which allows you to consume the recommended 30-60g of carbohydrate per hour. What are isotonic drinks? Additionally, dehydration is another key problem for athletes. When exercising electrolytes are lost through sweating and this is the cause of dehydration. It is therefore important to replenish your electrolyte reserves – which can be easily done with the sodium and other 3 key electrolytes included in the GO Electrolyte drink. Hydration drinks are a mix of water and electrolytes (such as sodium and potassium) with little or no added carbohydrate, designed to replace the fluid and salts lost during exercise. Why use electrolyte / hydration drinks?

One final point: Go Hydro is not an energy product. There is no carbohydrate content and virtually no calories. In this respect it's the same as High5's Zero drink and the similarly-titled Nectar Hydro tabs. Hydration supplements are ideal pre workout or throughout your workout. It is also very important to hydrate yourself after a workout. Reliance on carb drinks can be an expensive habit. To get around this consider making a DIY isotonic drink by mixing 200ml ordinary squash with 800ml cold water and a pinch of salt. Hydration drinks prevent dehydration by replacing fluids and electrolytes. The addition of sodium also facilitates hydration as it stimulates thirst and also water absorption from the intestine, promoting fluid retention. Due to dilution of electrolytes, plain water may also suppress thirst, while hydration drinks maintain desire to drink. How do I use electrolyte / hydration drinks effectively? In sports drinks, brands tend to go one of two ways,’ says Samuels. ‘Maltodextrin or glucose. The ones with a higher glucose content will have a naturally higher simple sugar content.During rides lasting over 60 minutes, consuming 30-60g of carbohydrate per hour will delay fatigue and help you sustain an optimum pace. One litre of an isotonic carbohydrate drink will provide around 60g of carbohydrate – so aim for around 250ml every 15-20 minutes. But do you actually need Go Hydro (or any other similar product), with all these added electrolytes, just to stay hydrated? The answer is not straightforward.