Energy Gel with Slow Release Carbs contains slowly digested carbohydrates for longer-lasting energy. Enhanced with Ocean Minerals for an invigorating hit of magnesium and over 70 minerals and trace elements.
Energy Gel with Slow Release Carbs contains Isomaltulose, a slowly digested low GI carbohydrate that provides you with a stable and sustained energy supply for longer lasting fuel during sport. This avoids spiking blood sugar levels and the insulin response that comes with other sugar-containing products.
New electrolyte complex
This liquid Energy Gel has also been enhanced with Ocean Minerals. This is High 5's most advanced electrolyte complex, providing you with an invigorating hit of magnesium and over 70 minerals and trace elements, to help you balance your electrolytes during sport. HIGH5 always try to use natural ingredients where possible and it doesn’t get more natural than sourcing minerals from seawater.
Developed and tested in partnership with BORA – hansgrohe
As part of thorough development work, High 5 have been putting the products to the test with partner BORA – hansgrohe to ensure the products deliver in the real world, under the toughest conditions.
‘I really like that the electrolytes are natural. The products also taste refreshing.’
- Lennard Kämna, BORA – hansgrohe
Features:
- With low GI Isomaltulose - For longer-lasting energy
- Natural Ocean Minerals for electrolyte balance
- Developed with BORA – hansgrohe
- Caffeine free
- Real fruit juice for a light refreshing taste
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
- Contents: 62g gel
Energy Gel with Slow Release Carbs is designed to be taken BEFORE and DURING exercise.
Please consider the environment and keep the countryside clean by taking your empty gel wrappers with you after use.
Enjoy as part of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Vitamin B6 and Magnesium contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Magnesium contributes to electrolyte balance. Consumption of foods containing isomaltulose instead of other sugars induces a lower blood glucose rise after their consumption compared to sugar-containing foods.
Dosage & Usage:
One of the key benefits of Slow Release Energy is that it slowly provides your muscles with energy. To take advantage of this, it’s important to start fuelling early on to drip-feed your muscles throughout your ride or run.
“We use Slow Release products in training for example to reduce the VLamax (lactate building rate) and therefore increase the efficiency of a rider. When racing, the Slow Release Energy products are used in the first 1 or 2 hours of a race when the intensity is rather low, for sparing muscle glycogen and increasing efficiency of fuel supply again.”
- Robert Gorgos, BORA – hansgrohe Head Nutritionist
How much should you consume?
When taking Slow Release Energy you should aim for around 60g carbohydrate per hour. This can be from the drinks, bars and gels so you mix it up. For example, you could drink 500ml and take a bar every hour to get to 60g carbohydrate.
Carbo-loading
Before an event or competition, pre-load your muscles by taking Slow Release Energy 90 – 120 minutes before the start. This will keep your energy stores filled for when you need it most.
High intensity exercise
There is a benefit using Slow Release Energy even when you take part in short and high intensity exercise but when you need energy quickly (for example, during high intensity sport), you should take fast-release energy products to provide you a quicker energy boost. When you take part in short and high intensity exercise, you can use Slow Release Energy in the 90-120 minutes before to pre-load your muscles with a steady energy supply. If you are doing an event or race, use Slow Release Energy early on before switching to fast-release energy products during the latter stages when the intensity is higher.
Full ingredients list: Water, Maltodextrin, Isomaltulose* 14%, Fruit Juice Concentrate (Blackcurrant 1%), Ocean Mineral Source† (Magnesium Citrate) 1%, Natural Flavouring
s, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrates), Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate), Vitamin B6.
*Isomaltulose is a source of glucose and fructose
†Minerals and Trace Elements: Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Chloride, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Chromium, Selenium, Carbon, Antimony, Barium, Beryllium, Osmium,Bismuth, Boron, Cadmium, Cesium, Cobalt, Copper, Dysprosium, Erbium, Europium, Fluoride, Gadolinium, Gallium, Phosphorus, Gold, Holmium, Silicon, Indium, Scandium, Iodine, Terbium, Iridium, Lead, Rhodium, Lutetium, Mercury, Molybdenum,Tin, Neodymium, Nickel, Niobium, Palladium,Thorium, Germanium, Platinum, Praseodymium, Arsenic, Rhenium, Rubidium, Lithium, Ruthenium, Samarium, Silver, Strontium, Tantalum, Tellurium, Cerium, Thallium, Thulium, Aluminium, Titanium, Tungsten, Vanadium, Sulfur, Ytterbium, Yttrium, Hafnium, Zirconium.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this product contain electrolytes?
Yes, we’ve enhanced Energy Gel with Slow Release Carbs with Ocean Minerals, our most advanced electrolyte complex. This provides you with an invigorating hit of magnesium and over 70 minerals and trace elements.
Is this product Vegetarian/Vegan?
Yes, Energy Gel with Slow Release Carbs is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.
Does this product contain caffeine?
Energy Gel with Slow Release Carbs does not contain caffeine.
Is this product natural?
Energy Gel with Slow Release Carbs contains natural flavourings and no colourings or artificial sweeteners. Ocean Minerals are sourced from seawater
Can you recycle HIGH5 packaging?
High 5 partnered with Terracycle ® to help recycle their single-use packaging (this includes Energy Gel and Energy Bar wrappers) which aren’t widely recyclable through traditional recycling facilities.
Is it okay to take Energy Gel with Slow Release Carbs and follow with water or ZERO?
You should consume gels with appropriate fluid intake to stay hydrated as is recommended whenever you take part in sports activity. You can use ZERO instead of water.
Is Energy Gel with Slow Release Carbs drug free/free from banned substances?
High 5 do not use banned ingredients in HIGH5 products and have a 100% proven track record: no athlete has ever tested positive from using a HIGH5 product. The main manufacturing site for HIGH5 products, where they make their gels and powders, is Informed Sport certified.
High 5 Slow Release Energy Gel 62g Blackcurrant 16-108