{"product_id":"maurten-gel-160","title":"Maurten Gel 160 | 12 Sachets | Maurten","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaurten Gel 160 for Endurance Efforts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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 \u003cstrong\u003eenergy gel\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Hydrogel Technology Means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlucose and Fructose in a 0.8:1 Ratio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Many Gels Per Hour and How to Plan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Drink Water With It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maurten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49398222618852,"sku":"7350008411807","price":50.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/9724\/7460\/files\/gel160maurtenindoos.jpg?v=1784023583","url":"https:\/\/www.luto-supplements.fr\/en\/products\/maurten-gel-160","provider":"LUTO Supplements France","version":"1.0","type":"link"}