
Carbohydrates
Carbo Energy

CARBO ENERGY is a special complex of carbohydrates, which provides continuous energy during exertion. Made up of quality ingredients it’s one of the best energy providers on the market. CARBO ENERGY is made of oligo-sacharides, short and medium chains and maltodextrin for the long chains.
During physical activity energy is being used. The most important energy source the body has is glycogen. (Stocked in muscles and liver) The body had glycogen depots for about one hour of energy supply. (Depending intensity of effort) after that, glycogen deposits must be refilled, otherwise exhaustion appears. Carbo Energy ensures, because the combination of single and long chain carbohydrates restore glycogen deposits continuously. The simple carbohydrates (dextrose) are immediately available while the long chain carbohydrates (maltodextrine en oligosaccharides) are being broken down in the stomach into single carbohydrates and transferred in the liver into glycogen.
Use:
• Before exercise: approximately 100g during the last hour before exercise.
• During exercise: approximately 100g during the first 2 hours and after that 50 to 100 g per hour (depending intensity).
• After exercise: 50 g during the first 1/2 hour after exercise.
2kg Price:
28
750g Price:
13.50
Energy Preload

ENERGY PRELOAD is a recent developed food supplement that enables the body to maintain physical activity Longer before building up lactic acid. Scientific research shows that the different ingredients probably have an effect on energy household and that because of that performance can be improved.
ENERGY PRELOAD contains following ingredients:
L-Carnitine is a amino acid that plays a important role in the energy household of muscle tissue. It transports fatty acids into the mitochondria (the motor of the cells; this is the place where energy is made in the cells) of muscle cells. This process ensures protection of muscle glycogen in trained endurance athletes during long physical activity (1). This improves performance by postpone onset of exhaustion (4.) L-carnitine can also increase VO2 max. (Maximal oxygen uptake capacity) in trained endurance athletes (2,3)
Citruline is an amino acid that helps the body to detoxify from ammonium, a by-product of protein breakdown, and that is also used in treating fatigue.
BCAA’s (L-Leucine, L-Valine, L-Isoleucine) are the only amino acids that enter the muscle tissue without having to pass the liver first. This makes them of great importance for building and the functioning of the muscle tissue. When muscle tissue is depleted from glucose, BCAA’s are broken down for energy supply (catabolism.) Supplementing BCAA’s ensures faster recovery and prevents loss of lean body mass during exercise.
Alanine plays an important role in energy household (krebs cycle) during physical activity.
The right mix of carbohydrates ensures glycogen stocks (muscle glycogen) to be optimally filled before starting exercise. This assures optimal availability of carbohydrates for energy production during exercise.
(1) Gorostiaga, E.E., Maurer, C.A., Eclache, J.P.: Decrease in respiratory quotient during exercise following L-Carnitine supplementation. Int. J. Sports Med. 10 (1989) 169-174
(2) Marconi, C. et al(1985).Eur.J.Appl.Physiol. 54:131.
(3) Dragan, G.I. (1987). Physiologie.24:23.
(4) Gorostiaga, E.M. et al (1987). Int. J. Sports Med. 10:169.
Presentation: Available as a 0.5kg powder in orange flavour
Recommended Use: Take 50 grams ENERGY PRELOAD ½ hour before exercise in 300 ml water and drink immediately.
500g Price:
43
Gel Max

GELMAX is an energy gel, fortified with minerals and amino acids (BCAA's). It also contains a little caffeine to boost your performance.
This concentrated carbohydrate gel is packed in a convenient and easy to use sachet with screw top.
The balanced mixture of carbohydrates ensures instantaneous and long lasting energy. It also ensures optimal uptake without overloading your intestines.
Use it during your training or competition to replenish your energy reserves and to protect your muscles against catabolism.
Use: take ½ sachet(=35ml/portion)per 30 minutes of exercise.
Drink water or isotonic drink after use.
Flavours: orange and cola flavour.
10 Gels 70ml Price:
25
20 Gels 70ml Price:
50
Energy Gel - 12 x 100ml Orange

Energy Gel is a sugar concentrate for quick delivery of necessary energy. Energy Gel is manufactured based on fructose so that it won’t cause a change in blood sugar level before or after workout. Suitable for competition or training. Energy gel Energy booster
Energy Gel is a Energy rich gel based on fructose syrup that reassures fast energy restore during exercise. Designed together with the best sports physicians and tested by the best endurance athletes in the world it fullfilles all the wishes and demands of both the recreational and the professional athlete. Energy Gel ensures stable blood sugar levels during and after exercise. (No blood sugar level drop and no loss of performance)
Use: during exercise 50 ml each 1/2 hour together with enough water or Isomax.
Price:
25.70
Isomax - Isotonic thirst quencher

ISOMAX is the ultimate isotonic* thirst-quenching drink with a very refreshing taste. This drink was developed to meet the high expectations of the modern sportsman. Scientific research shows that little transpiration can have a big influence on your performance. So it is necessary to drink enough on time. Our special formula guarantees a full absorption of water, sugar, vitamins and minerals so you can exercise on a higher level.
*Isotonic means that the composition of the ingredients in the drink is conform to related materials in the blood. This means that the liquid will be absorbed easier out of the intestines in the veins. As a result there is a fast absorption even when you drink a lot and you won’t be left with a heavy stomach.
During exercise muscles produce extra heat. 75 % of the produced energy during exercise is transferred into heat. This heat is transferred to the environment to keep body temperature on a constant level (37-38 °C). The most important tool your body has to maintain temperature is sweat. Water from the body is being transported via the veins to the skin where it evaporates which results in loss of excessive heat. This way, fluids are extracted from the body and because of this there is a loss of performance. 2% loss of fluids compared to bodyweight results is a 20 % loss of performance, 3 % loss of fluids results in a 30 % loss of performance. 5 % or more results in health problems such as heath stroke and even death.
What do we drink best? To fight this loss of fluids one has to drink (hydrate) otherwise you dehydrate. Ideal is to drink Isomax (isotonic drink) because this drink has the same osmotic pressure as the body fluids (the same quantity of particles sugar and electrolytes per 100 ml) because of this it is absorbed much faster than plain water. At the same time the electrolytes (mineral salts) contribute to the fluid regulation between the different body parts while vitamin B regulates energy supply.
When is the best time to drink?
• Before exercise: last hour before exercise approximately 500 ml Isomax.
• During exercise: per 1/2 to 1 hour of exercise approximately 500 ml Isomax.
• After exercise: immediately after exercise according to your specific needs.
(Minimum 500 ml Isomax)
4.5kg Price:
83
500g Price:
11
Recuperade

RECUPERADE is a recently developed food supplement that enables the body for faster and better recuperation after intensive exercise. Scientific research shows that the different ingredients have an influence on recuperation and recovery after intensive or strenuous exercise.
RECUPERADE contains following ingredients:
Creatine is a fully natural substance. The use of creatine monohydrate increases the amount of ATP in the muscles. It provides a clear increase in muscle mass, because it enlarges the intra muscular cell-volume, called cell-volumizing. The muscle tissue then repairs itself quicker and the increased muscle mass provides more power.
At the same time the duration of endurance of the muscle is prolonged (more intensive training and more power
L-glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the blood and the muscles. Our body can provide L-Glutamine, but not enough in periods of stress and heavy training or illness.
As such, a shortage of L-Glutamine may affect your immunity.
The supplementation of L-Glutamine can protect you against muscle loss in periods of stress, heavy training and illness.
BCAA’s (L-Leucine, L-Valine, L-Isoleucine) are the only amino acids that enter the muscle tissue without having to pass the liver first. This makes them of great importance for building and the functioning of the muscle tissue. When muscle tissue is depleted from glucose, BCAA’s are broken down for energy supply (catabolism.) Supplementing BCAA’s ensures faster recovery and prevents loss of lean body mass both during and after intense and strenuous exercise.
Alanine plays an important role in the energy household (krebs cycle) during physical activity.
Taurine is an abundant amino acid in muscle tissue. During intensive exercise taurine is extracted from the muscles, causing damage. Supplying extra taurine could help prevent this muscle breakdown.
Alpha Lipoïc Acid is a strong acting antioxidant that also helps the body not to store energy in fat depots.
Coënzyme Q10 also is a strong antioxidant that helps the body eliminate free radicals from our system. This results in a better recuperation.
The abundant fast acting sugars used (dextrose) ensure glycogen reserves (muscle sugars) to be optimally supplied after exercise. Spiking insulin levels ensures better uptake of the amino acids and creatine available in RECUPERADE.
Presentation: Available as a 0.7 kg powder in orange flavour
Recommended Use: After exercise
Up to 2 hours take 35 grams (2 scoops) RECUPERADE in 300 ml water and drink immediately.
Over 2 hours take 70 grams (4 scoops) RECUPERADE in 300 ml water and drink immediately .
700g Price:
38.50
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