Maurten Gel 100 Caf Box of 12 Servings

The GEL 100 CAF 100 contains 100 mg of caffeinethat&rsquos the equivalent of 1.5 espressosor one cup of brewed coffee. That&rsquos a lot, compared to many of the traditional gels out there. It delivers 25 grams of carbohydrates through a unique blend of fructose and glucose (ratio of 0.8:1) which enables uptakes of up to 100 grams of carbohydrates per hour.

It packs a high weight to energy ratio and doesn&rsquot contain any added flavors, preservatives or colourants. Just like all of Maurten products, it&rsquos vegan friendly. Use the GEL 100 CAF 100 on its own during shorter durations, or combine it with other Maurten products to ensure you have enough energy throughout your session. Why Caffeine? Caffeine has been shown to increase alertness and reduce perceived effort. These are properties that can be beneficial in sports performance.

The GEL 100 CAF 100 can be used for building up caffeine levelson its own, together with regular coffeeor to achieve sufficient caffeine levels during activity. Amount of energy It is well known that our bodies can make use of about 60 grams of ingested carbohydrates per hour, in the form of glucose or maltodextrin (glucose polymer). Using a 0.5:1 combination of fructose and glucose/maltodextrin, allows an uptake of up to 90 grams per hour. More recent studies have shown that increased fructose content, above 0.5:1 enables an even higher uptake.

The GEL 100 CAF 100 is based on a 0.8:1 fructose-to-glucose ratio. One serving contains 25 grams of carbohydrates. How to use? Developing a nutritional strategy for races or key sessions is complex. Everyone is differentand the caffeine absorption and metabolising rate varies between individuals. There are two key factors that are important to take into account: your body weight and if you&rsquore used to caffeine. Science suggest an intake of 3 mg of caffeine per kilogram body mass, to aid performance. But again, it&rsquos highly individual. We&rsquove developed some general guidelines on how to use the GEL 100 CAF 100, based on our own findings and scientific literature.

DURATION &lt1 HOUR This strategy would require 1 serving of GEL 100 CAF 100.

BEFORE: A beneficial level of caffeine can be reached by consuming around 200 mg prior to the activity. This can be achieved by consuming one cup of coffee, in the before the event, and one GEL 100 CAF 100 during your warm-up.

You could reach the level of caffeine by consuming two GEL 100 CAF 100, but the total amount of carbohydrates is a bit excessive for a short event. DURATION &lt2 This strategy would require 2-3 servings of GEL 100 CAF 100.

BEFORE: Aim at consuming 200 mg of caffeine prior to activity. That translates into consuming two GEL 100 CAF 100. For an event that is about two, having two GEL 100 CAF 100 is a convenient way of building up the caffeine levelsand top up the carbohydrates levels at the same time. Remember that one GEL 100 CAF 100 packs 25 grams of carbohydrates.

DURING: About thirty minutes into the activity, consume another GEL 100 CAF 100 to ensure you keep your caffeine levels sustained. Don&rsquot forget to replenish the carbohydrates. Aim at consuming 30-60 grams of carbohydrates every hour. DURATION &gt2 This strategy would require a minimum of 3 servings (depending on duration) of GEL 100 CAF 100.

BEFORE: Consume two GEL 100 CAF 100 during the leading up to the event. Then you&rsquove reached an intake of 200 mg of caffeine and 50 grams of carbohydrates.

DURING: About thirty minutes into the activity, consume another GEL 100 CAF 100 to ensure you keep your caffeine levels sustained. Aim at consuming one GEL 100 CAF 100 every second hour to sustain the caffeine levels. Don&rsquot forget to replenish the carbohydrateseither by using the GEL 100, drinking Drink Mix 160 or Drink Mix 320. It&rsquos ambitious, but aim at an intake of around 6090 grams of carbohydrates every hour.

Remember, these guidelines are simplified and should only be used as a rule of thumb. Caffeine isn&rsquot for everyone. If you&rsquore unsure or pregnant, consult a doctor. And always keep in mind that there&rsquos no point of pushing your caffeine intake. You can never compensate for training and over consumption won&rsquot help you.