ORGANIC Energy Gel (25g) - Lemon Guarana

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ATLET energy gels are formulated with carefully selected 100% biological raw materials and help you manage your long-term efforts in training and competition.

• Contains guarana (natural caffeine intake, equivalent to 2/3 of an espresso*)
• 4 sources of carbohydrates (rice syrup, maltodextrin, agave syrup, flower honey)
• Sugar reduction. (sugar / carbohydrate ratio <40%)
• Adding acerola powder, ginger and sodium
• NO use of dextrose, glucose syrup, artificial color and flavor
• Carbohydrate intake for endurance
• Gel texture easy to absorb during the effort
• Resealable (once opened, turn the cap over and insert it on the tube)
• Fresh and delicious taste

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS

Improves physical performance while helping to improve concentration and alertness

The ATLET Citron Guarana energy gel provides you with immediate energy thanks to its formulation, so it is to be used when a slump appears to boost your energy during the race while helping to improve your alertness and concentration.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF A GUARANA-BASED GEL COMPARED TO A CLASSIC GEL?

Guarana or caffeine?

Guarana,  it is a plant that contains caffeine.
The effects of caffeine on sports performance are now well documented.
It constitutes a neurostimulant which promotes the secretion of dopamine and thus improves levels of energy, endurance and concentration.

Human studies using a variety of exercise protocols have shown improvements in performance after caffeine consumption. Caffeine has very different effects from one individual to another; This is why we advise you to integrate it as often as possible into your training to observe your own sensitivity and receptivity.

BUT THEN WHY NOT JUST USED CAFFEINE IN OUR GEL?

Already because the stimulating effects of caffeine are much shorter lasting than those of guarana.
With guarana, the feeling of energy is more diffuse and progressive, exactly what we are looking for when we are an endurance athlete to remain as stable as possible throughout the duration of the effort.

Then, caffeine causes side effects in certain people (palpitations, arrhythmia, anxiety or even nervousness) which can be counterproductive for optimal sports performance.

However, studies on guarana have shown that it seems to have positive effects on cognitive tasks at rest. but without the negative effects associated with taking caffeine. Which makes this another important reason to choose guarana over caffeine.

BUT GUARANA IS ALSO INTERESTING IN ITSELF…

Clinical studies have shown that taking guarana leads to significant improvements in the performance of cognitive tests.
Effects are also visible on alertness, concentration, and attention.
Considering the caffeine content (9 to 11%) ingested in this study, the authors suggest that the effects are not only attributable to its caffeine content.

Guarana actually improves alertness and concentration, which can be very important in endurance sports where the intensity and duration of the effort would tend to reduce lucidity.

Guarana also has antioxidant properties

We know that practicing regular and more or less intense physical activity leads to greater production of free radicals involved in the process of oxidative stress.
To remedy this, it is necessary to consume more antioxidants than the normal population.
This is why our Citron gel contains, as with all other ATLET products, acerola powder.

Here the acerola is accentuated by the antioxidant effect of guarana.

Guarana speeds up recovery

Organic guarana prevents the appearance of cramps and aches by promoting the elimination of lactic acid.
 This allows for a less painful recovery.

Consuming guarana at the start of the day promotes deeper and more restorative sleep, therefore ideal when the training load is greater.

Guarana is a natural fat burner

Its consumption is often associated with weight loss, usually in combination with green tea. It's not a classic fat burner. Within the plant we do not only find caffeine but also numerous tannins (antioxidants) and catechins. These active compounds may help reduce appetite and limit food cravings. By reducing your food intake, it can help reduce your body's overall calorie intake.

References

Laura Pomportes, K. Davranche, A. Hays, J. Brisswalter. Effect of a creatine–guarana complex on muscle power and cognitive performance in high-performance athletes. Science. Sports, 2015, 30 (4), pp.188 - 195
Meeusen R. Exercise nutrition and the brain. Sports Med 2014;44(1): 47—56.

The Choice of Ingredients:

• Guarana: intake of natural caffeine known to stimulate concentration and alertness.
• Rice syrup, maltodextrin, agave syrup, and flower honey: intake of 4 different sources of carbohydrates which allows a sugar/carbohydrate ratio <40% while helping to maintain continuous energy.
• Concentrated lemon juice: has detoxifying properties.
• Natural fruit flavors: to keep the flavor of the fruit in the mouth.
• Ginger : known for its anti-inflammatory effects.
• Acerola: intake of natural vitamin C.
• Salt : helps to compensate for sodium losses (sweating) during exercise.

How to use it:

DURING THE EFFORT

• 1 to 3 gels per hour while drinking 2 sips of water.
• Possibility also to dilute in a small water bottle of 10 or 20 cl.

Additional information:

This product is intended, taking into account a normal diet and a healthy lifestyle, to meet the needs of immediate muscular effort carried out during a competition or in special environmental conditions. Cannot replace a varied and balanced diet. Keep out of reach of young children. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Keep away from heat in a dry place.
Consume within 48 hours, once opened and closed tube.

Do not throw the tube and its cap on the public highway or in nature (we are counting on you 

Ingredients:

Rice syrup (1) (2), maltodextrin (1), agave syrup (1), water, flower honey (1), concentrated lemon juice (1), natural lemon flavor, salt, dry extract of acerola fruit (120 mg)(1), guarana seed dry extract (25 mg)(1), ginger powder(1).

(1) Ingredients from organic farming (2) EU/non-EU origin

Nutritional information:

297 kcal / 1262 kJ - Fat: 0,3 g including saturated fatty acids: 0 g - Carbohydrates: 72 g including sugars: 28 g - Fiber: 0 g - Protein: 0,4 g - Salt: 0,85 g - Sodium: 339 mg - Vitamin C (Acerola): 48 mg (60% NRV**).

**Nutritional Reference Values.

1 GEL (SO 25 G) GIVES YOU:
74 Kcal / 250 Kcal (on average recommended for 1 hour of effort)
18 g of Carbohydrate / 60 g (on average recommended for 1 hour of effort)