GU Energy Gel (Caffeine)

Description:

Once your carbohydrate stores start running low, pace and focus fade fast. GU Energy Gel (Caffeine) packs 100 calories, 21–23g of dual-source carbohydrates from maltodextrin and fructose, electrolytes and 450mg of amino acids into a smooth, portable 32g packet, with an added 20mg or 40mg of caffeine depending on flavor for an extra lift in focus. From the brand that created the first energy gel in 1993, it is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, kosher and banned-substance tested, and built for runners, cyclists, triathletes and anyone fuelling efforts from under an hour to all day.

Ingredients:

Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, L-Leucine, Natural Flavor, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, L-Valine, Sea Salt, Green Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contains Caffeine), Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative).

Flavor-specific differences: Malic Acid is added in Espresso Love, Tri-Berry and Jet Blackberry; Mandarin Orange adds Paprika Extract (natural color); Cola Me Happy adds Fruit and Vegetable Juice (color) and uses Medium Chain Triglycerides instead of Sunflower Oil; Chocolate Outrage uses Organic Cocoa Liquor, Calcium Chloride, Malic Acid and Pectin instead of Natural Flavor and Gellan Gum. Ingredient order varies by flavor.

(Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Kosher, Banned Substance Tested)

Benefits:

• Dual-Source Carbohydrates: Fast-acting maltodextrin and longer-lasting fructose let you digest more fuel quickly without stomach upset, giving a steady stream of energy instead of a sugar spike and crash.

• Caffeine for Focus: Available in 20mg (moderate) and 40mg (high) caffeine flavors to sharpen focus when you need it most.

• Electrolyte Support: Contains sodium, the electrolyte you lose when you sweat, to help your body efficiently absorb your fuel. Salted Watermelon and Salted Caramel carry extra sodium (125mg).

• Muscle Protection with BCAAs: 450mg of amino acids help protect muscles from breakdown, contribute to energy production, and help prevent mental fatigue.

Usage Instructions:

Tear open and consume directly from the packet, always with a few sips of water to help your body process the fuel.

• Standard Protocol: For efforts under 1 hour, take one gel 5 minutes before you start. For longer efforts, take one gel every 20–30 minutes.

• Caffeine Strategy: Choose a 20mg flavor for a moderate lift or a 40mg flavor for a stronger boost, and test your caffeine timing in training before race day.

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