The Endurance Athlete's Sports Drink
Fuel Elite contains three carbohydrate sources to maximize intestinal absorption and muscle utilization including high glycemic dextrose to help quickly replenish glycogen, Cluster Dextrin to support exercise capacity and reduce stomach discomfort, and fructose, a medium digesting carb to take advantage of multiple transporters in the intestine to greatly enhance carbohydrate uptake.
- 25 Grams Of Fast, Medium, & Slow Digesting Carbs Per Serving To Maximize Intestinal Absorption And Muscle Utilization
- BCAAs to Blunt Fatigue & Promote Gluconeogenesis
- Sustains Blood Glucose Levels
- Prolonged Energy & Endurance
- No Stomach Distress or Bloating
- Electrolytes to Help Prevent Cramping
- Light, Refreshing Flavor
- Pairs Perfectly with Orange and Lemon Lime Hydrate Elite
- 30 Servings per Container
In the endurance world, we know we need to replace carbohydrates burned during exercise, but all carbohydrates are not the same, and carbs are not all that we need to consider. Simple sugars are necessary to quickly elevate blood glucose, but they can leave an energy deficit shortly thereafter and cause GI distress and stomach issues. On the other hand, very slow-digesting carbohydrates may take too long to make an impact when you need them most while training and racing.
Many companies have settled on maltodextrin as the "carbohydrate king." It's a polysaccharide typically made from GMO corn that mixes well, and it's cheap (very cheap). What these sports drinks do not disclose is that maltodextrin is a major gut irritant, and in terms of its digestion kinetics, it is not all that different from glucose despite having the structure of a polysaccharide. For example, the glycemic index of maltodextrin has been reported to be as high as 130. That is higher than pure sugar!
Beyond replenishing calories, we need to maintain muscle health and electrolyte balance to maintain performance. A full tank of gas doesn't do you much good if you have a flat tire.
FuelElite takes the high road with no maltodextrin and a variety of carbohydrate sources to quickly replenish and sustain glucose levels without causing GI distress.
In fact, 5.3 grams of dextrose addresses immediate needs, 5.3 grams of fructose picks up where dextrose leaves off to extend the release of carbohydrates into the bloodstream, and 15g of highly branched cyclic dextrin (Cluster Dextrin) speeds gastric emptying and trickles glucose into the bloodstream over prolonged periods of time. To promote muscle recovery, even during training, Fuel Elite also features BCAAs to facilitate muscle protein synthesis and gluconeogenesis, while the electrolyte blend helps prevent cramping.
A unique and powerful blend of 25g of multi-digesting carbs and BCAAs for prolonged energy and your best training sessions yet!
