Description
Technical energy gel with amino acids and electrolytes. Available with and without caffeine.
- Carbohydrate blend in a 2:1:1 ratio (Maltodextrin:Dextrose:Fructose)
- With added branched-chain amino acids, Arginine and Taurine
- With minerals from assimilable sources
- Liquid texture with incredible flavor and digestibility
- Suitable for vegans and allergen-free
Energy Gel is a premium energy gel with a high-quality formula that provides all the necessary ingredients to enhance your performance during training and competition. We’ve also developed it with a smooth, easy-to-swallow texture that minimizes gastrointestinal discomfort.
It contains an ideal matrix of three carbohydrate sources: maltodextrin, dextrose, and fructose, in a 2:1:1 ratio. Carbohydrate intake during exercise has been shown to improve performance (Cermak, N.M. et al., SM. 2013; Pochmuller, M. et al., JISSN. 2016). Furthermore, if exercise is prolonged (> 2.5 h), it has been shown that consuming carbohydrates that are absorbed by different cellular transporters (known as GLUTs) is the only way to increase the rate of assimilation and oxidation of exogenous carbohydrates above 60 g/hour (Currell, K. et al., MSSE. 2008; Earnest, C.P. et al., JSCR. 2004). In addition, something that few people know and/or many forget, is that the consumption of exogenous carbohydrates, during physical activity, minimizes the immunosuppressive effects produced by intense exercise (Nieman, D.C. et al., EIR. 1998).
But in addition to the combination of carbohydrates, our extraordinary formula has even more added value, as we have also incorporated:
- Minerals: better known as electrolytes or salts, especially sodium (Na), which is the mineral we lose most through sweat and is essential for maintaining hydration during physical activity (each energy gel provides approximately 110 mg) (NDA Panel. EFSA Journal. 2011). They also provide potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg), the loss of which could be involved in the onset of muscle cramps; these have been added in the form of highly bioavailable salts, such as magnesium citrate.
- Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs): It has been shown that consuming these amino acids along with carbohydrates during training decreases markers of muscle damage (Valentine, R.J. et al., JSSN. 2008). Branched-chain amino acids are also highly oxidized by muscle, meaning they are used as an energy source, decreasing glycogen utilization in favor of fat. Furthermore, consuming these amino acids during exercise reduces Central Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), that is, it reduces the production of serotonin (a neurotransmitter related to symptoms of fatigue and mood) (Kerksick, C.M. et al., JSSN. 2018).
- Arginine: This amino acid, in addition to being a precursor to nitric oxide (NO), reduces lactate concentration and improves aerobic capacity. Furthermore, as a glucogenic amino acid, it can be used by muscles as an extra source of energy.
- Taurine: among other effects, it has antioxidant, metabolic, and ergogenic properties (Galloway, S.D.R. et al., JAP. 2008). Its intake, along with the other ingredients, has been shown to improve muscle endurance during exercise (Hoffman, J.R. et al., JCSR. 2008). It stabilizes cell membranes, facilitating the passage of potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium across them (Bouckenooghe, T. et al., CNMC. 2006).
- Caffeine and Guarana: In the versions with 64 mg of caffeine, we have added (in pure form and as Guarana) the most effective ingredient for directly improving performance, both endurance and strength (Grgic, J. et al., BJSM. 2019): caffeine. In addition to activating the Central Nervous System (CNS), it delays fatigue and optimizes the use of cellular fuels (glycogen and fat). But most importantly, it improves muscle contraction (Lopes, J.M. et al., JAP. 1983), hence its effectiveness, especially when fatigue begins.
And like all Crown Sport Nutrition® products, it has a spectacular taste and digestibility.
Pro Tip:
- If you are also taking Isodrink & Energy: take one energy gel approximately every hour of physical activity. After 3 hours, take one gel every 30 minutes (2 gels/hour).
- If you are NOT taking Isodrink & Energy: take one energy gel approximately every 30 minutes (2 energy gels/hour) of physical activity. After 3 hours, take one energy gel every 20 minutes (3 energy gels/hour).
In this case, as a professional recommendation to avoid dehydration, we suggest taking approximately 1 PRO Salt Caps capsule every 60-90 minutes of physical activity.
Caffeine-free flavors: Lemon and Orange
Flavors WITH caffeine: Cola and Red Fruits
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