Constantly struggling for energy towards the end of your ride? Or even before? If you're getting enough sleep, and eating enough, but still becoming weary on your ride (or even if you're not), you might want to consider an energy powder, and these ones from GU are perfect.
They have been created solely with athletes in mind, and utilise non-competing energy pathways to combat fatigue without upsetting your stomach. GU use maltodextrin and fructose with are rapidly absorbing, energy rich carbohydrates to bulk up their mix and keep you stimulated. As well as this, GU have thrown a 500mg serving of sodium into the mix. Sodium is the primary electrolyte lost when you sweat, and is essential in aiding hydration as it maintains water balance.
Ingredients: Maltodextrin, fructose, sodium citrate, citric acid, natural flavouring, potassium citrate, annatto (as colourant)
Nutrition information per 100 g per serving (28 g)
Energy kJ (kcal) 1495 (357) 419 (100)
Fat 0 g 0 g
which of saturated 0 g 0 g
Carbohydrates 93 g 26 g
which of sugar 36 g 10,1 g
Protein 0 g 0 g
Salt 893 mg 250 mg
Potassium 143 mg 15.4 mg
