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You know the feeling. Kilometer 28, halfway up a hill, or two hours into a triathlon. Your legs are still spinning, but you can feel the tank emptying. That's what an energy gel is for. The Maurten Gel 160 provides 40 grams of carbohydrates per sachet, in a compact, easy-to-carry gel. No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Six ingredients, no more.
Most gels are actually syrupy mixtures of water and sugar. The Maurten Gel 160 works differently. By combining sodium alginate and calcium carbonate, the gel forms a structure in the stomach: a hydrogel. The principle is simple: the carbohydrates are, in a way, packaged within this gelled structure. The gel thus passes through the stomach differently than a classic gel, and many athletes experience less of the sloshing or nauseous sensation associated with concentrated gels. The carbohydrates then become available in the small intestine, where they are absorbed.
The difference lies in the composition. This gel combines glucose and fructose in a 0.8:1 ratio. Why is this important? Your intestine has two distinct transport systems for sugars: glucose uses one, fructose the other. By combining the two, you utilize both pathways simultaneously and can absorb more carbohydrates per hour than with glucose or maltodextrin alone. With fructose in the formula, it also leads to a lower blood sugar spike than a gel based on sucrose or glucose alone. Practical for a marathon, a long bike ride, or a half-Ironman.
One sachet of this gel provides 40 grams of carbohydrates and approximately 160 kilocalories. For efforts lasting one to two and a half hours, most athletes aim for 30 to 60 grams per hour, which means one gel per hour, possibly supplemented with a sports drink. For longer efforts (marathon, four-hour ride), the need increases to 60-90 grams per hour: combine two gels, or one gel with another product from the Maurten 160 range. Train your gut to handle these quantities: start with one gel per hour during training and gradually increase. Never test anything new on race day.
A gel or an isotonic drink already contains liquid. The Gel 160 is not an isotonic gel: it is a concentrated product. This makes it compact and lightweight, but you must drink water with it. Without sufficient liquid, a concentrated gel can, on the contrary, cause digestive issues. Take a few sips of water with each gel. The calcium in the gel contributes to normal muscle function, a detail that fits into this minimal ingredient list.
Where many gels provide 20-25 grams, Gel 160 provides 40 grams per sachet. This makes it easier to reach 60-90 grams per hour during long efforts without opening a stack of sachets.
The gel combines glucose and fructose to utilize two different transport systems from the gut at once. This strategy, studied in sports nutrition, increases carbohydrate absorption per hour compared to gels based on glucose or maltodextrin alone.
Water, glucose, fructose, sodium alginate, gluconic acid, and calcium carbonate. No colorings, flavorings, or preservatives. You know exactly what you're consuming.
One box contains 12 sachets, enough to train your gut to take them during training and then confidently use the same gel on race day.
* Prozentsatz der Referenzaufnahme gemäß Verordnung (EU) Nr. 1169/2011.
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Most runners take their first gel after 45 to 60 minutes, then every 30 to 45 minutes depending on the intensity. For a marathon, this places the first gel around kilometer 8 to 10. The key: start before you're depleted, and practice taking them during long runs.
This depends on your needs per hour. For up to two and a half hours, 30 to 60 grams per hour is sufficient, which is about 1 gel. For longer efforts, the need increases to 60-90 grams: combine two gels, or one gel with a sports drink. Calculate in advance and always bring an extra sachet.
Yes, it's important. Gel 160 is not an isotonic gel but a concentrated product. Without sufficient liquid, such a high dose of carbohydrates can cause digestive upset. Take a few sips of water with each gel, enough to properly dilute the carbohydrates in your stomach.
The price per sachet is higher than many standard gels, that's true. But you get 40 grams of carbohydrates per gel instead of the 20 to 25 grams of many competitors. When broken down by gram of carbohydrates, the gap narrows. And the gel only has six ingredients, with no artificial colors or preservatives.
Your gut has two distinct transport systems for sugars: glucose via SGLT1, fructose via GLUT5. By combining the two, you utilize both pathways simultaneously and absorb more carbohydrates per hour than with glucose or maltodextrin alone. Gel 160 uses a 0.8:1 ratio adapted to this strategy.
The difference lies in the amount of carbohydrates per sachet. Gel 100 provides 25 grams and approximately 100 kcal, while Gel 160 provides 40 grams and approximately 160 kcal. Gel 160 is for athletes who want more energy per serving, for longer events or harder training. The basic hydrogel formula is identical.
