{"product_id":"etixx-double-carb-energy-gel-prol-blueberry12x60ml","title":"Etixx Double Carb Energy Gel Prol.blueberry12x60ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe main fuel for prolonged, intense endurance events is carbohydrates and the \u003cstrong\u003eamount of carbohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e that is stored in the body is one of the \u003cstrong\u003emain determinants of performance\u003c\/strong\u003e. As such, it is important that \u003cstrong\u003ecarbohydrate stores are maximised\u003c\/strong\u003e before endurance exercise and that during prolonged exercise where this stores are depleted, \u003cstrong\u003eadditional carbohydrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is consumed to \u003cstrong\u003emaintain performance and avoid fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e. Consuming carbohydrates will help to \u003cstrong\u003emaintain blood glucose and replenish muscle glycogen\u003c\/strong\u003e. If no carbohydrates are consumed, muscle glycogenwill be depleted after approx. 90 minutes of exercise and severe fatigue may occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe amount of carbohydrate that you should take on during exercise will depend on the length of your training or competition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExercises \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026lt; 1h\u003c\/strong\u003e: not necessary to consume carbohydrates during exercise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExercises \u003cstrong\u003e1-2h:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e30-60g\u003c\/strong\u003e carbohydrates \u003cstrong\u003eper hour\u003c\/strong\u003e exercise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExercises \u003cstrong\u003e2-3h: 60-90g\u003c\/strong\u003e carbohydrates \u003cstrong\u003eper hour\u003c\/strong\u003e exercise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExercises \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;3h:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e90-120g\u003c\/strong\u003e carbohydrates \u003cstrong\u003eper hour\u003c\/strong\u003e exercise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefit of an Energy Gel compared to a carbohydrate-rich drink is that a gel is a \u003cstrong\u003ehighly concentrated source of carbohydrates\u003c\/strong\u003e (isotonic drink: 4-8% carbohydrates; energy drink: 8-15% carbohydrates; energy gel 40-80% carbohydrates). Compared to an Energy Bar, a gel will be \u003cstrong\u003eabsorbed much faster\u003c\/strong\u003e because it contains no protein or fat that slows emptying of the stomach.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho will benefit from the Etixx PRO LINE Energy Gel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDue to the fact that this gel contains a high amount carbohydrates, it is suitable all athletes who perform (extremely) long endurance efforts (minimally 2-3 hours): cyclists, triathletes, duathletes, long-distance runners, trail runners, long-distance swimmers, …\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy a 1:0.8 carb ratio?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(27, 12, 49); font-family: noto-sans,\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"\u003eUltra-endurance athletes and well-trained endurance athletes often consume larger amounts of carbohydrates during efforts lasting longer than 3 hours, sometimes up to 120g per hour. During intense exercise, the body can absorb a maximum of approximately 60g of glucose per hour from the intestines due to saturation of the glucose transporter. For prolonged efforts exceeding three hours, this can become a limiting factor, as the carbohydrate requirement is higher than 60g per hour. By consuming different types of carbohydrates, such as glucose and fructose, simultaneously, total carbohydrate absorption can increase to 90g per hour or more, since these sugars are absorbed through two different intestinal transporters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(27, 12, 49); font-family: noto-sans,\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(27, 12, 49); font-family: noto-sans,\"\u003eThe most recent scientific insights show that at intakes exceeding 90g of carbohydrates per hour, ratios closer to an equal amount of glucose and fructose, such as 1:0.8, are better absorbed. This is partly because a greater proportion of the ingested carbohydrates can be effectively used as energy without exceeding the capacity of the glucose transporter. Additionally, this ratio slightly reduces the risk of gastrointestinal issues when consuming such high amounts of carbohydrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(27, 12, 49); font-family: noto-sans,\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(27, 12, 49); font-family: noto-sans,\"\u003eThe Etixx \u003cb\u003ePRO LINE Energy Gel\u003c\/b\u003e contains, in addition to \u003cb\u003e200mg of sodium\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e50g multi-transportable carbohydrates\u003c\/b\u003e in this most optimal \u003cb\u003e1:0.8 ratio of glucose:fructose\u003c\/b\u003e and optimally utilizes different absorption pathways. This makes it ideal for endurance athletes who perform at high intensity for extended periods and aim for a maximum carbohydrate intake of up to 120g per hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Etixx","offers":[{"title":"Etixx Double Carb Energy Gel Prol.blueberry12x60ml","offer_id":40007050920116,"sku":"4283107","price":35.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/9445\/0356\/files\/0a9d07bcb0c7941b95fe83d17340e7b4.jpg?v=1780267490","url":"https:\/\/shop.farmaxx.be\/en\/products\/etixx-double-carb-energy-gel-prol-blueberry12x60ml","provider":"Farmaxx","version":"1.0","type":"link"}