Description
The gel provides 55 grams of carbohydrates derived from a mixture of maltodextrin and fructose in a ratio of 1: 8, as well as 250 mg of sodium.
The gel contains a mixture of carbohydrates, which are absorbed in the intestine using different types of transporters. Such a formula ensures increased digestibility and positively affects the oxidation process of supplied carbohydrates. This is especially important when their supply exceeds 60 g per hour during exercise.
Scientific research confirms that a combination of different types of carbohydrates is optimal. For this reason, the gel is based on maltodextrin to control the molecular weight and osmolality of the product, as well as fructose, which has a different metabolic pathway than glucose.
Maltodextrin:
- undergoes digestion to glucose molecules, which are absorbed in the intestine mainly via SGLT1
- is characterized by a high glycemic index, causing a dynamic increase in blood glucose concentration thanks to which it quickly becomes an energy substrate
- ensures rapid gastric emptying due to its high molecular weight and low osmolality, which supports the digestive process and reduces the risk of gastrointestinal disorders.
Fructose:
- It is absorbed in the small intestine via GLUT5 transporters, which differ from those used by glucose
- Absorbed fructose is transported from the intestine to the liver, where, among other things, it allows the liver’s glycogen reservoir to be replenished
- Undergoes a gradual absorption process with an even and progressive release of energy
