Hammer Energy Gel Espresso 33g

Hammer Nutrition Energy Gels are the benchmark in energy products!

A quick look at the ingredient list on the label will tell you why:

• Maltodextrin – A high-glycaemic-index (GI) polysaccharide, ideal for the immediate and long-lasting delivery of energy during exercise and for replenishing the body’s glycogen stores after exercise.
• Energy Smart® (Grape Juice, Rice Dextrin) – An entirely natural, low-sugar sweetener. It contributes significantly to the excellent taste of the energy gels without increasing their monosaccharide content.
• Citric Acid – Used in minimal quantities to comply with FDA guidelines. Hammer Nutrition gels contain less citric acid than similar products.
• Salt – Added in a small quantity to contribute to preservation, flavour and Gel absorption. It is not a source of electrolytes (see the Endurolytes® products).
• L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine – BCAAs for protecting muscle tissue and delaying fatigue!
• L-Alanine – This amino acid is used in energy metabolism, especially when carbohydrate stores are depleted.
• Potassium Chloride – A source of potassium and sodium.
• Cyclic Dextrose – Used as a natural ingredient.

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We use long-chain complex carbohydrates for the smooth and steady release of energy. There is only a trace amount of simple sugars, so HAMMER GEL does not cause an immediate insulin spike during exercise. This can result in sudden energy fluctuations and may be detrimental to your performance. You will not find saturated, cheap, ineffective, low-quality sugars in Hammer Gels that could harm your health and performance.

Hammer Nutrition energy gels contain no artificial colours or artificial sweeteners. The product is certified Kosher.

Simple sugars such as sucrose, fructose and galactose double the osmolarity and draw fluids and electrolytes across the stomach lining. As a result, fluids and electrolytes are not available for energy production, while gastric distress, cramps, nausea and premature fatigue may occur. Sugar is defined as a monosaccharide or disaccharide. The shorter the chain length, the higher the osmolarity of the solution in the stomach. Simple sugar must be mixed at a concentration of 6–8%; otherwise, it will simply remain in the stomach, unable to pass through the gastric lining, potentially causing an upset stomach, cramps or nausea! Therefore, a gel containing 24 g of simple carbohydrate would require at least 300 ml of water!
The maltodextrin contained in Hammer gel consists of multiple sugar molecules linked together, allowing absorption in a solution with a concentration of 18% to 24%, thereby enabling rapid transport to the liver, where it is converted into muscle glycogen.

The amylose–amylopectin content of maltodextrin and potato starch is chemically similar to muscle glycogen. Therefore, the “gold standard” for energy drinks, bars or gels is longer-chain carbohydrates (maltodextrins), as larger amounts of energy can be absorbed more easily by the athlete. In addition, as the pressure of body fluids changes when temperature and humidity deplete the body’s stores, the electrolyte loss associated with added sugars may cause dilutional hyponatraemia.

Only the Espresso and Tropical flavours contain caffeine: 50 mg for Espresso and 25 mg for Tropical per gel pack.

• Hammer products contain no artificial colours or flavourings.
• Hammer products contain no processed simple carbohydrates and are suitable for diabetics.
• Packaging: 32.9 g per gel.