Isotonic Drink

During intensive exercise, the body can absorb a maximum of approximately 60 grams of glucose per hour through the intestine. This is because the absorption capacity of the glucose transporter becomes saturated at a certain point. During prolonged exercise of more than three hours, this can become a limiting factor, as the body often requires a higher carbohydrate intake to maintain energy supply.

By simultaneously consuming different types of carbohydrates, such as glucose and fructose, the total absorption capacity can increase to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour or more. This is because glucose and fructose are absorbed through different transport channels in the intestine.

Scientific studies show that products with a glucose to fructose ratio of 2:1 or 1:0.8 at intakes of up to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour are a safe and efficient choice for most athletes. This ratio not only supports a higher carbohydrate absorption, but also contributes to better gastrointestinal comfort during prolonged exercise.

Yes. Etixx Isotonic contains 276mg of sodium per 500ml, which corresponds to 552mg of sodium per litre. This amount falls perfectly within the generally recommended guidelines for sports drinks during prolonged exercise. International sports nutrition guidelines typically recommend a sodium concentration between 460 and 690mg per litre to optimally compensate for fluid loss through sweating and to support fluid absorption.

Sodium plays an important role during exercise as it helps to:

• Retain fluid more effectively
• Promote fluid absorption
• Support electrolyte balance
• Stimulate the sensation of thirst

As a result, Etixx Isotonic not only supports energy replenishment, but also efficient hydration during prolonged exercise. Are you someone who sweats a lot or visibly loses a lot of salt during exercise (also known as a "salty sweater")? Then it may be advisable to additionally make use of Etixx Sport Hydro Tabs, especially in warm weather or during very prolonged exercise.

To prevent muscle cramps, maintaining a good fluid balance is extremely important.

Etixx Isotonic:

• Ideal sports drink during exercise for all athletes from any sport.
• Source of carbohydrates, additional minerals and fluids.
• Recommendation: minimum 500ml per hour of exercise.

Magnesium 2000 AA / Magnesium Instant Stick / Magnesium 100% Bisglycinate PRO LINE:

• Magnesium is an important mineral that plays a role in more than 300 reactions in our body.
• Magnesium is important for electrolyte balance. An imbalance or deficiency could possibly lead to cramps.
• Recommendation: course of at least 4 weeks. A course may be repeated several times per year.

Sport Hydro Tab (in very warm weather):

• Sport Hydro Tab is a low calorie effervescent tablet with a high concentration of the important minerals lost through sweat. Please note, this tablet contains no carbohydrates and is therefore not suitable for replenishing energy.
• Ideal product for athletes who sweat a lot or the so called "salty sweaters".
• Recommendation: ½ to 1 tablet in 500ml of water.

Beta Alanine Slow Release:

• Chronic, daily use can lead to delaying muscle acidification.
• Recommendation: start supplementation 4 to 8 weeks before peak moment.

The difference between an isotonic and a hypertonic sports drink lies primarily in the concentration of dissolved particles, such as carbohydrates and electrolytes. This concentration determines how quickly the drink is absorbed by the body and for which purpose it is most suitable.

Isotonic sports drink

An isotonic sports drink has approximately the same concentration of dissolved particles as blood. This allows the drink to leave the stomach quickly and be absorbed efficiently by the body. This makes isotonic sports drinks ideal during exercise where both fluid and energy need to be replenished. The main benefits of an isotonic sports drink are:

• Fast fluid absorption
• Replenishment of electrolytes
• Supply of energy in the form of carbohydrates
• Support of performance during prolonged exercise

An example of this is Etixx Isotonic Drink or Isotonic Drink Tabs.

Hypertonic sports drink

A hypertonic sports drink contains a higher concentration of dissolved particles than blood and therefore has a higher osmolality. Because these drinks are processed more slowly by the stomach, fluid and energy are absorbed less quickly than with isotonic drinks. The primary purpose of a hypertonic sports drink is therefore not hydration, but the maximum replenishment of energy stores. Hypertonic sports drinks are most suitable:

• During very prolonged exercise with a high energy demand
• When additional carbohydrate supply is the main priority
• In situations where fluid intake is less of a priority

An example of this is Etixx PRO LINE High Carb Drink.

ABSOLUTELY! At Etixx we do everything we can to guarantee the quality, safety and purity of our products. That is why all Etixx products carry the internationally recognised quality label Informed Sport.

Informed Sport is one of Europe's most leading certification programmes in the field of doping free sports nutrition and applies the strictest quality standards within the industry. This quality label guarantees that every production batch of our complete assortment is tested by an independent accredited laboratory. This ensures that our products are free from prohibited substances and can be safely used by both professional and recreational athletes.

What makes Informed Sport extra reliable is that the controls do not stop after the initial certification. Through regular, unannounced blind tests, already certified products are also continuously retested. This strict testing process is based on more than 55 years of expertise in anti doping research and is continuously further refined, with more than 22,000 sample analyses per year.

Furthermore, Informed Sport stands for maximum transparency. By entering the batch number of your product, which can be found on the packaging, on the website of Informed Sport, you can consult the test report digitally at any time.

When you choose Etixx, you choose sports nutrition you can rely on with confidence, with the assurance that our products have been carefully checked and meet the highest standards in terms of purity and safety.