Energy Bar Nougat

The amount of carbohydrates that are available for energy is a key factor determining performance in endurance and high-intensity intermittent exercise. Therefore, during exercise where carbohydrates are depleted , it is important that you take on additional fuel to maintain performance and avoid fatigue. This ensures that blood glucose level is maintained during exercise and restores muscle glycogen.

The Energy Sport Bar contains approx. 30 g of carbohydrates and is suitable for both before and during exercise . It can be used before exercise as part of a carbo-loading strategy to ensure that muscle glycogen stores are maximised prior to an event. Athletes preparing for prolonged, strenuous competition should aim to eat a diet rich in carbohydrates in the days prior to their event and the Energy Sport Bar is a great snack to include in this.

During events where there is significant depletion of muscle glycogen , carbohydrates need to be consumed to sustain performance and minimize fatigue. Carbohydrate stores are depleted afterapprox. 90 minutes of exercise.

How much carbohydrate should i aim for?

• Exercises <1h: not necessary to consume carbohydrates during exercise
• Exercises 1-2h: 30g carbohydrates per hour exercise. (~1 energy bar)
• Exercises 2-3h: 60g carbohydrates per hour exercise. (~2 energy bars)
• Exercises >2.5-3h: up to 90g carbohydrates per hour exercise.(~up to 3 energy bars)

The Energy nougat Sport Bar is enriched with honey and almonds and contains 29g of carbohydrates per bar. So it provides the energy needed to perform optimally. Magnesium, which contributes to a normal energy metabolism and reduces fatigue, has also been added.

Who can benefit from using Energy Bar Nougat

The Energy Bar Nougat can provide benefits to any athlete that needs carbohydrates to maintain performance . They provide long lasting energy supply due to the carbohydrates they include. They contain complex carbohydrates which are broken down and digested slower and therefore energy is released over a longer period of time. They can be easily digested and are therefore ideal for consumption during endurance events such as marathons, triathlons or cycling sportives. They can also be useful for team sport athletes looking to take on some carbohydratewhen they get a break (i.e. football- at half time). Furthermore, the Energy Bar Nougat is great for any athlete looking to increase carbohydrate in their everyday diet and can also be a great way of topping up carbohydrate stores on days when athletes have training for multiple hours on end.

Why a 2:1 Carbohydrate Ratio?

During intense efforts, the body can absorb a maximum of about 60g of glucose per hour from the intestine due to the saturation of the glucose transporter. During prolonged efforts lasting more than three hours, this can become a limiting factor because the need for carbohydrates exceeds 60g per hour. By ingesting different types of carbohydrates, such as glucose and fructose, simultaneously, the total carbohydrate absorption can increase to 90g per hour or more, as absorption occurs via two different channels in the intestine. Studies show that with an intake of up to 90g of carbohydrates per hour, products with a glucose:fructose ratio of 2:1 or 1:0.8 are a safe and effective choice for most athletes and contribute to better stomach and intestinal comfort.

The Energy Bar Nougat with a 2:1 ratio (glucose:fructose) optimally uses different absorption channels and is therefore ideal for (endurance) athletes who perform at high intensity for long periods and aim for carbohydrate intake up to 90g per hour. Additionally, fructose contributes to a natural, pleasant sweetness, making this energy bar not only purposeful but also enjoyable to consume. This way, you get the energy you need without an overly sweet or artificial taste experience.