Science in Sport Beta Fuel Gels Dual Source Energy Gel, Orange Flavour, 40 g of Carbs Per Pack, 60 ml Pack (30 Pack)

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It takes around 500g of carbohydrate to fill your glycogen stores and, at most, this will last you for 60-90 minutes of running at 55-75 percent of your maximal heart rate,' explains leading sports dietician Renee McGregor. 'The faster you go, the sooner your stores will deplete.' Even after 3 hours of sustained effort 50% of energy used was from the SiS Beta Fuel, rather than the body’s own fuel stores, with no cross-over from carbohydrate to fat usage taking place Rowlands, D. S., Thorburn, M. S., Thorp, R. M., Broadbent, S., & Shi, X. (2008). Effect of graded fructose coingestion with maltodextrin on exogenous 14C-fructose and 13C-glucose oxidation efficiency and high-intensity cycling performance. Journal of Applied Physiology, 104(6), 1709-1719.

The new SiS Beta Fuel Powder solution contains 80 grams of carbohydrate at this 1:0.8 ratio, in a neutral pH formula still maintaining the signature isotonic format to minimise gastrointestinal issues. The Powder is available in Orange, Strawberry and Lime and Red Berry flavours. Strength of taste: With taste being a personal preference, I've chosen to quantify strength of taste instead. Here I've opted for four tiers: Mild, slightly strong, strong, and very strong. The SiS Beta Fuel Gel with Nootropics is available in Apple and Lemon and Lime flavours. For optimal results we recommend consuming the Nootropic Gel during the latter phases of your exercise with a maximum of one serving per day. The combination of maltodextrin and fructose used in SiS Beta Fuel at a ratio of 1:0.8 provides a formula to enhance carbohydrate delivery and utilisation during exercise, whilst minimising gastrointestinal issues.

Both the GO isotonic and Beta Fuel are favourites with our elites, with Olympic Marathoners like Steph Davis and Mo El Aaraby are fans of the GO Isotonic range, the same as Tottenham Hotspur players Lucas Moura and Eric Dier. Beta Fuel has become a firm favourite within the INEOS Grenadiers team as well as triathlon legend Tim Don. Long been favoured by elite athletes, our famous Science in Sport Beta Fuel Energy Drink has now been optimised, making it a scientifically superior fuel. A brand new 1:0.8 ratio of 80g carbohydrate enhances your power output, increases your body's carbohydrate usage efficiency, and limits gastrointestinal discomfort. Our Energy + Caffeine (75mg) Energy Gel is based on the same formula as the innovative SiS GO Isotonic Energy Gel, with the addition of 75mg caffeine. Caffeine is one of the most researched stimulants in sports science and has been shown to increase alertness and concentration, which may benefit endurance and sprint based performance. USAGE: Endurance performance (over 90 minutes): Depending on your sport or event, you should aim to consume 2-3 gels every hour during exertion to reach an 80g-120g target intake Jeukendrup A.E. Carbohydrate feeding during exercise. Eur. J. Sport Sci. 2008;8:77–86. doi: 10.1080/17461390801918971.

The right combination of nutrition for running is a common challenge for most. As a runner, we have all been there, when your stomach starts churning you cannot focus on enjoying your run whether this is during training or a race. Next up we have flavours, now this won’t impact your energy but if you like to switch up your flavours during an activity then the GO Isotonic comes out on top, with up to 10 different flavours to choose from. The Beta Fuel still has 2 delicious options, but if you are out for a longer event this might be something to bear in mind. It is suggested that during endurance exercise 80-120 g of carbohydrate per hour should be consumed to maintain blood glucose levels and prevent fatigue. Through our Performance Solutions team, we have worked closely with elite athletes in the research and development of the new Beta Fuel range to bring you a scientifically superior fuel in a range of formats that allow you to use +17% more carbohydrate (O’Brien et al, 2013).

The future of endurance fuelling

You can, of course, dose these separately in various ways, but some gels offer a two-birds-one-stone solution. Do all energy gels taste terrible? Both of these kinds of gels also have options that contain caffeine too, for a little extra mental boost, which can be very welcome in the latter stages of a marathon. How many will you need for a race?

I have been testing out the new range of BETA Fuel energy products from UK brand Science in Sport. They are tasty, easy to take onboard, and a notable scientific development over their predecessors and many other energy products on the market. Here's the low-down… Knott, V., de la Salle, S., Choueiry, J., Impey, D., Smith, D., Smith, M., …& Labelle, A. (2015). Neurocognitive effects of acute choline supplementation in low, medium and high performer healthy volunteers. Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, 131, 119-129.So, in 2018, SiS Beta Fuel was developed to enable us to increase carbohydrate oxidation to more than 60 grams per hour and to achieve that, we combined another form of carbohydrate, which has a different transporter, fructose. Because fructose has a different transporter than glucose, a dual source formulation allows for greater carbohydrate delivery to our muscles during exercise, therefore increasing how much carbohydrate we can use. Optimal carbohydrate delivery: Each Beta Fuel Gel contains 40g of carbohydrate, providing the ideal fuel source for endurance athletes who need to consume 80-120g per hour. As well as the Powder, the new SiS Beta Fuel range contains two different types of energy gels. The SiS Beta Fuel Gel contains 40 grams of carbohydrate also at the 1:0.8 ratio of maltodextrin to fructose in Orange and Strawberry and Lime flavours, with a second gel containing Nootropics, with the aim of giving you that mental boost during prolonged exercise. A ratio of 1:0.8 enhances exogenous CHO oxidation compared with 2:1 ratio by 17% (O’Brien et al) and 10% (O’Brien et al) As an endurance athlete (your events typically last more than two hours) you need to take in between 80-120g of carbohydrate per hour. The Science in Sport Beta Fuel Dual Source Energy Gel delivers an optimised 40g of carbohydrate in a single, convenient fuelling solution with minimal risk of GI discomfort that enables you to maintain optimal performance.

The mouth-to-muscle time for Beta Fuel is simply superior. Given its much higher sugar content, a significant spike in blood sugar level is not surprising. However, what goes up must come down. Blood sugar peaks and troughs can be detrimental to performance. Many runners struggle with energy gels, so it’s important to train with them. We spoke to David Dunne, a performance nutritionist and the co-founder of tailored sports nutrition app Hexis, about sports supplements. He talked us through the best approach to training your gut to handle energy gels. The first thing to know about gels is that if you wait until you feel your energy levels dropping before you take one, it’s already too late. You need to maintain a steady stream of energy, starting well before your reserves run dry. Go, on the other hand, provides a “steadier” experience. I never get that “boosted” feeling, which I used to think was a negative. But I have since learned to appreciate sports nutrition that doesn’t spike my blood sugar level.There is no funny consistency, they're easy to get down and the flavours are great. As a result, they have become a race day essential for me. Verdict What should you eat before a run? Find out what and when to eat before high-intensity, race pace and recovery runs – as well as races O’Brien, W. J., & Rowlands, D. S. (2011). Fructose-maltodextrin ratio in a carbohydrate-electrolyte solution differentially affects exogenous carbohydrate oxidation rate, gut comfort, and performance. American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology, 300(1), G181-G189. All energy gels have the same purpose, to help fuel your run, and while they come in different shapes and sizes, there are two main types: isotonic gels and energy gels.