WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your Maurten energy gels are unflavored, so they’re a great choice for athletes who are sensitive to the strong, sweet flavors of other gels. Keep in mind that while you won’t need to time your water intake with your gel intake, it’s still important to hydrate during your workout.

More than 25 flavors are available, some of which contain 20 or 40 mg of caffeine from green tea extract. Fans of the gels appreciate the flavor variety and pleasant taste. Glucose gel comes in single-use tubes with a twist-off top that requires you to squeeze the gel directly into your mouth and swallow. If you use gel, be sure to swallow the tube’s entire content so you can get its full serving. Maurten offers both caffeinated and non-caffeinated options, with the caffeinated gels containing 100 mg of caffeine per serving. Additionally, according to Goblirsh, it’s a good idea to experiment with a few types of gels to figure out what sits well in your stomach. Electrolyte-enhanced gels - Similar to isotonic gels, these provide added electrolytes to maintain the body’s balance but may require consumption with water if they are not isotonic.

Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, happens when blood glucose levels drop below their normal range. This can occur very fast and catch you off guard. Symptoms of mild hypoglycemia include: dizziness, sweating, hunger, confusion, anxiety, and weakness. A blood sugar level below 70 mg/dL is considered low, or hypoglycemia. Convenience factor. The glucose tablets and gummies both come in the familiar 50-count bottle with a screw-off lid, and they also offer the on-the-go vial container that will hold up to 10 tabs.

What’s more, Gu energy gels are vegan and gluten-free. However, they do contain some preservatives, so they’re not ideal if you prefer a more natural product. Note that glucose tabs and gels are not meant for emergency hypoglycemia, when someone may be on the verge of passing out or already there. For emergency treatment, look to a glucagon emergency kit or Baqsimi nasal spray. As Kolbo suggests, it’s a good idea to incorporate fuel for any training sessions longer than 90 minutes, but you can use them in shorter sessions as well. Most of the time hypoglycemia is mild and can be easily treated with an edible dose of dextrose. Dextrose is chemically identical to glucose and is made from corn. It’s always important to be prepared by carrying dextrose at all times.Tell all of your health care providers that you take dextrose gel and liquid. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.

As preferences and what the stomach can tolerate will differ from person to person, Wilkinson highly advises trialling your gel strategy during training so that you know what works best come race day. She also suggests eating a gel before you need it, to prevent hitting ‘ the wall’. Taking gels earlier in a race also has the benefit of your body being able to process the sugars and limiting the likelihood of gastrointestinal upset, as it’s less likely to be under significant stress. Reviewers like the wide variety of flavors, and most feel that the gels digest easily and have a pleasant taste. That being said, some athletes prefer to use a food, such as dates, instead of gels. How do you use running gels? Glutose 15 contains the recommended 15 grams of glucose in a 37.5 gram tube of gel. It comes in grape and lemon flavors. Instructions for use are to twist off the cap and squeeze entire contents into mouth. If blood glucose hasn’t risen within fifteen minutes, you should take another dose. Dosing & flavors. Soft Tabs come in 4 flavors: Chocolate-Marshmallow, Cherry Pop, Kiwi-Strawberry and Root Beer Float. A serving size of the Soft Tabs is 4 tabs for 19 g of carbs (4.75 g of carbs/tab).Carbs per serving. Most energy gels have 20–25 grams of carbs per serving. The International Society of Sports Nutrition recommends consuming 30–60 grams of carbs per hour when exercising for longer than 1 hour. You may need to do a little number crunching to determine how many gels you’ll need to meet this recommendation ( 1). Dosing & flavors. This gel comes in Fruit Punch flavor only, that contains 20 g of carbs per container (32 mL).

While the sports industry continues to innovate with new varieties, such as amino acid-infused gels, says Wilkinson, there is no definitive right or wrong option. Simply put: ‘It hinges on what you tolerate best and what suits your needs.’ Her top tip? Avoid a continuous influx of caffeine gels as finishing a race with the equivalent of several double espressos in your system is not ideal, she points out.

If you are allergic to dextrose gel and liquid; any part of dextrose gel and liquid; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and Glutose 45 is the same formula of glucose but comes in one tube that’s 112.5 grams. The tube is marked with directions on how much to squeeze for one dose. The tube contains enough gel for 3 doses.