Supplement Saturdays: GU Energy Gel

Supplement Saturdays: GU Energy Gel** image courtesy of GU

Gu energy gel is interesting. I have never used it while running, but I have used it on a bike ride (bicycles). The gooeyness kinda freaked me out at first, but after I finally got it down I realized that it was basically a lifesaver by giving me the energy to finish the ride. Here is the Gu energy gel:


GU Energy Gel (Box of 8 Price: $11.60 / Box of 24 Price: $34.80) To purchase this product or find out more about it, go to the GU website.

GU Energy Gel

From their website:

"Created for daily training and competition, GU Energy Gel packs energy-dense calories in a portable packet to help sustain energy demands of any duration or activity. The 100-calorie packet contains carbohydrates (maltodextrin and fructose) that use non-competing pathways to help maximize carbohydrate absorption and utilization while diminishing stomach distress. Sodium, the primary electrolyte lost in sweat, aids in hydration by maintaining water balance. The branched-chain amino acids (leucine, valine, isoleucine) may reduce mental fatigue and decrease muscle damage."

"ELECTROLYTES Maintain water balance and aid in optimum hydration. CARBOHYDRATES Deliver ready-to-use energy and delay bonking by sparing glycogen. AMINO ACIDS Reduce mental fatigue and decrease muscle damage. CAFFEINE Enhances performance by increasing focus and concentration and decreasing perceived effort during exercise."

** "Consume one packet 5 minutes before, and one packet every 45 minutes during activity."




Flavors: Mandarin Orange, Tri-Berry, Jet Blackberry, Vanilla Bean, Chocolate Outrage, Strawberry Banana, Espresso Love, Lemon Sublime, Salted Caramel, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Salted Watermelon, Caramel Macchiato, Root Beer, Big Apple, Peanut Butter, Tastefully Nude, and Maple Bacon.



** To check out more products from GU, check out the GU website!




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