Ep.127: Review of energy gels with a 1:0.8 ratio
Not all energy gels are the same for their carbohydrate content, composition, and other ingredients. In this episode, we review 4 energy gels that feature a 1 to 0.8 ratio of glucose to fructose. Tune into this episode to learn why this ratio is important and for our review the Strykr, Maurten, SiS Beta Fuel, and Breakaway Energy gels.
We discuss:
The individual ways we may define “performance”
Why “1 to 0.8 glucose to fructose ratio” matters and what type of athlete may need to pay attention to the fuel ratio
Highlights and differences of each of the 4 energy gels
Links:
The Feed for sports nutrition product resources
Ep 113 to learn more about carbohydrates in engineered sports nutrition
Download a reference table highlighting the 4 energy gels we discuss in the episode here
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