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GU Energy Gel *Clearance*

GU Energy Gel *Clearance*

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Created for daily training and competition, GU Energy Gel packs energy-dense calories in a portable packet to help sustain energy demands of any duration or activity. The 100-calorie packet contains carbohydrates (maltodextrin and fructose) that use non-competing pathways to help maximize carbohydrate absorption and utilization while diminishing stomach distress. Sodium, the primary electrolyte lost in sweat, aids in hydration by maintaining water balance. The branched-chain amino acids (leucine, valine, isoleucine) may reduce mental fatigue and decrease muscle damage.

This product is made with all vegan ingredients. All GU Energy Gels are gluten free and kosher.

We've ranked all of our flavours in this article

HOW TO USE GU GELS

Tear open the top and squeeze the entire packet into your mouth. GU’s recipe of carbohydrates and amino acids is to be taken in one shot to provide maximum benefits. Always drink at least 700-850ml of fluid per hour during training and racing for optimum results. Exact GU intake depends on the intensity of your pursuit and your body weight and fitness level. The fitter you are and the more efficient your metabolism, the more GU you can eat each hour, up to approximately 340 calories every 60 minutes.

HOW MANY GU GELS SHOULD I EAT?

GU energy gels are limited to 100 calories because, generally, the body can digest roughly 350 calories per hour during exercise. If you tried to eat more, the body would divert blood from your muscles to handle the excess food. If your metabolism is slow, then one GU every 45 minutes works fine. If you have an athlete’s metabolism, try ingesting one GU every 30 minutes and see if it agrees with you.

HOW LONG DOES GU TAKE TO WORK?

The fructose converts quickly into an energy molecule that your muscles can tap within minutes. The maltodextrin, which makes up 70-80% of the carbohydrate blend (depending on flavour), takes several minutes longer. Because of this delay, your muscles enjoy a steady stream of energy instead of one huge sugar rush and a corresponding crash.

HOW DOES THE CAFFEINE IN GU HELP ME?

GU Energy Gel comes in both caffeinated and non-caffeinated flavours. Strawberry Banana, Lemon Sublime does not have any caffeine in them. Mandarin Orange, Vanilla Bean, Chocolate Outrage, Tri-Berry, Tastefully Nude, and Salted Watermelon have 20mg of caffeine per packet. GU’s Espresso Love, Caramel Macchiato, and Jet Blackberry flavours have 40mg of caffeine. Caffeine consumption during exercise improves performance in several ways: it sharpens focus and perks you up, but more importantly, it helps the body produce more power, reduces the pain of strenuous efforts, and may even tap fat for fuel during exercise. All of this prolongs your ability to exercise at a high intensity. We use just enough caffeine to jump-start this benefit and no more.

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Ingredients

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<td class="tb-title">Salted Caramel</td>
<td>Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, Leucine, Sea Salt, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Valine, Natural Flavor, Green Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contains Caffeine), Gellan Gum, Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)</td>
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<td class="tb-title">Caramel Macchiato</td>
<td>Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, L-Leucine, Natural Flavors, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Green Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contains Caffeine), Citric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, L-Valine, Sea Salt, Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)</td>
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<td class="tb-title">Chocolate Outrage</td>
<td>Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, Organic Cocoa Liquor, Leucine, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, Valine, Sea Salt, Green Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contains Caffeine), Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid, Isoleucine, Malic Acid, Sunflower Oil, Pectin Powder, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)</td>
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<td class="tb-title">Espresso Love</td>
<td>Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, Leucine, Natural Flavor, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Green Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contains Caffeine), Citric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Valine, Sea Salt, Malic Acid, Gellan Gum, Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)</td>
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<td class="tb-title">Jet Blackberry</td>
<td>Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, Natural Flavors, Leucine, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Green Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contains Caffeine), Potassium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, Valine, Sea Salt, Malic Acid, Gellan Gum, Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)</td>
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<td class="tb-title">Mint Chocolate</td>
<td>Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, Organic Cocoa Liquor, L-Leucine, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Valine, Sea Salt, Green Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contains Caffeine), Natural Flavor, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid, L-Isoleucine, Malic Acid, Pectin Powder, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)</td>
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<td class="tb-title">Strawberry Banana</td>
<td>Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, L-Leucine, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Sea Salt, L-Valine, Natural Flavors, Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Fruit and Vegetable Juice (For Color)</td>
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<td class="tb-title">Tri-Berry</td>
<td>Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, Leucine, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, Valine, Sea Salt, Green Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contains Caffeine), Malic Acid, Gellan Gum, Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)</td>
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<td class="tb-title">Vanilla Bean</td>
<td>Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, L-Leucine, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, L-Valine, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor, Green Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contains Caffeine), Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)</td>
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GU Energy Labs is a company based in California that produces performance sports nutrition products, including Energy Gels, Energy Chews, Waffles, and Drinks. Usually consumed during endurance events, athletes can quickly and easily digest the gels. They also have the Roctane line that includes an energy drink mix, protein recovery drink mix, gel, and capsules. The company was founded in 1994 by Bill Vaughan, who began creating an energy gel product in 1990. GU is considered the first major distributor of energy gels. 


GU Energy Gel

Energy Gels provide portable and easy-to-digest calories from carbohydrates, delivering immediate and sustained energy without stomach distress.

GU Energy Gels use a combination of simple and complex carbohydrates. Carbs become the primary energy source when our bodies transition from a passive to an active state and exercise intensity increases.


GU Energy Chews

To avoid bonking while exercising, you need a portable source of easily digestible carbohydrates to fuel your muscles. GU Energy Chews pack energy-dense calories to meet the demands of all types of activity. They contain carbohydrates (maltodextrin and fructose) that use non-competing pathways to help maximize absorption, increase carbohydrate utilization, and diminish stomach distress for energy that kicks in quickly and stays with you. 

Here's what's inside:

  • Carbohydrates (maltodextrin and fructose) that use non-competing pathways that can help maximize absorption, increase carbohydrate utilization, and diminish stomach distress for energy that kicks in quickly and stays with you.
  • Sodium, the primary electrolyte lost in sweat, aids in hydration by maintaining fluid balance.
  • Branched-chain amino acids (L-Leucine, L-Valine, and L-Isoleucine) reduce mental fatigue and decrease muscle damage while jump-starting recovery.


GU Energy Stroopwafel

The GU Energy Stroopwafel is a Dutch-style treat that acts like an Energy Gel but tastes like breakfast. Eat one before a race or workout, or bring one along for a tasty energy source to power your performance.

Here's what's inside:

  • Carbohydrates. Both complex and simple carbohydrates.
  • Sodium, the primary electrolyte lost in sweat, aids in hydration by maintaining fluid balance.
  • Branched-chain amino acids (L-Leucine, L-Valine, and L-Isoleucine) reduce mental fatigue and decrease muscle damage while jump-starting recovery.


GU Energy Drinks

Created primarily for hydration, GU Hydration Drink Tabs offer athletes a low-calorie drink option. In addition, GU Hydration Drink Tabs are reformulated with xylitol to help reduce gastrointestinal distress when compared to sorbitol.

Sodium, the primary electrolyte lost in sweat, helps maintain water balance. Use GU Hydration Drink Tabs before, during, and after exercise to hydrate and replenish electrolyte levels.

Drop one tab into 500ml of water—pre-hydrate before activity. Then, during the exercise, drink 600-900ml per hour.


GU Roctane

Roctane products help with your most extreme efforts or long-duration activities. However, to perform at your highest potential, you need a boosted supply of essential nutrients that are both portable and easy to digest.

Roctane Energy Gel contains 3x the branched-chain amino acids (BCAA's) and 2x the electrolytes compared to our original Energy Gels. They also include the amino acids taurine (to improve cardiac output) and beta-alanine (to help muscles). Roctane Energy Drink Mix also has a boosted supply of BCAAs and includes beta-alanine and taurine. In addition, Roctane Electrolyte Capsules are a highly portable way to help you fight dehydration with high levels of sodium, vitamin D, vitamin B6, and ginger root to help prevent nausea.

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