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When iron is present in amino acid chelate form, iron is bound to 2 glycine molecules. Glycine is a very small amino acid and therefore very well absorbed. This specific chelate bond is very strong, which means that iron will be absorbed intact as iron bisglycinate through the intestines into the blood, thanks to the numerous amino acid receptors. The chelate bond and bisglycinate form therefore ensure a higher bioavailability and optimal absorption of iron.

The Etixx Energy Gels carry the label 'gluten free'. This means that the gluten content in the gels is a maximum of 20 mg/kg of gluten. However, they are produced in a production environment where gluten is also present, so they may possibly contain traces of gluten, which is important information for athletes who are extremely sensitive to gluten.

Yes, that is possible. This phenomenon is called paraesthesia and usually manifests itself as a temporary tingling or prickling sensation, often on the skin. Although this can sometimes be experienced as unpleasant, it is completely harmless.

Etixx Beta Alanine uses a slow release formula. This means that the beta alanine is gradually released into the body, which significantly reduces the chance of paraesthesia compared to classic beta alanine supplements. Nevertheless, it cannot be completely ruled out that some individuals are more sensitive to this and may still experience a mild tingling sensation.

To minimise this as much as possible, we recommend taking the tablets spread throughout the day and preferably during a meal. Especially when you are sensitive to paraesthesia, this can help to reduce the discomfort.

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 effervescent tablet contains 760mg of sodium bicarbonate.
100g of sodium bicarbonate contains 27.36mg of sodium.
760mg (the amount in the effervescent tablet) therefore contains 0.21mg of sodium.

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.

Yes, the Etixx High Protein Shake can be heated. You do not need to worry about a loss of nutritional properties, as the nutritional value is retained. However, it is possible that the shake may curdle when heated, which can cause the texture and structure to change. This has no effect on the quality or nutritional value of the product, but may affect the drinking experience.

During team sports it is important to choose fast energy during the break, so that your body has sufficient fuel for the second half or next period of play. Because rest periods are usually short, it is best to opt for carbohydrates that are absorbed quickly. For this reason, liquid or semi liquid energy sources are the most suitable choice.

Both Etixx Isotonic and Etixx Energy Gel in combination with water are good options for this.

• Etixx Isotonic is ideal when you want to replenish both fluid, electrolytes and carbohydrates during the break.
• Etixx Energy Gel combined with water is particularly interesting when you want to quickly take in additional carbohydrates in a compact and practical way.

The best choice depends on the duration and intensity of the exercise, your personal preference and how much fluid you have already consumed during the match. Most importantly, choose a strategy that you have tested in advance during training, so that your body responds well to it on match day.

Basic advice

Isotonic:

• Isotonic thirst quencher to use during exercise. Provides energy supply and contains electrolytes for an optimal fluid balance. Drink a minimum of 500ml per hour of exercise.

Recovery Shake:

• Recovery drink with high quality proteins and carbohydrates that supports recovery, muscle building and replenishment of energy reserves.
• Contains whey protein isolate, the most high quality protein.
• Available in 2 flavours: chocolate or raspberry kiwi.
• Can be made with water or milk.
• Recommendation: drink 500ml immediately after exercise.

High Protein Shake:

• High quality protein shake, without added carbohydrates.
• Ideal after strength training sessions.
• Contains more than 20g of whey protein isolate.
• Available in 2 flavours: chocolate and vanilla.
• Recommendation: drink 250ml after exercise (primarily strength training sessions).

When in need of extra energy, the Etixx Energy Sport Bars can always be used.

Advanced advice:

Creatine:

• Increases explosiveness and muscle strength.
• To be taken as a course: 3g per day for 8 weeks (followed by a break of at least 4 weeks).
• Available in tablets or powder.
• Contains the purest form of creatine on the market: Creapure.

BCAA:

• Powder with 3 essential amino acids (of which Leucine is the most important).
• Ideal before or after training to stimulate muscle building.
• Orange mango flavour.

Magnesium:

• For all athletes and certainly those who sweat a lot.
• Magnesium is an important mineral for athletes.
• High content of elemental magnesium: 400mg.
• To be taken as a course of at least 4 weeks.
• Available in effervescent tablet or stick form (to be taken without water) or tablet.

When sweating heavily, it is important to (re)hydrate properly.

Etixx Isotonic is an isotonic sports drink that not only provides carbohydrates (energy), but also contains electrolytes for an optimal fluid balance. However...

In extreme heat and excessive sweating, Etixx Isotonic will not be sufficient to maintain the fluid balance. In this case, it is best alternated with Etixx Sport Hydro Tab. Etixx Sport Hydro Tab offers an ideal mix of electrolytes that, in combination with water, help to restore your fluid balance. Etixx Sport Hydro Tab will replenish the four most important electrolytes lost (sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium) in the same proportions as they are found in sweat. This low calorie effervescent tablet has been specially developed to replenish the loss of electrolytes as completely as possible, and together with water to maintain optimal hydration in tropical temperatures, and in particular for "salty sweaters".

• Balanced formula with 4 types of electrolytes, in a similar proportion as found in sweat.
• Low in calories.
• Without added sugars.
• Light and refreshing raspberry flavour.

Please note... Sport Hydro Tab contains no carbohydrates, so when energy needs to be replenished, it is best to additionally make use of an Energy Sport Bar or an Energy Gel.

Yes, these products can perfectly be used alongside each other. They each have a specific function within your recovery and training strategy and can, depending on the type of exercise and your sports goal, be used in a complementary way.

Etixx Recovery Shake / PRO LINE Recovery Shake

After intensive or prolonged training sessions during which you have consumed a lot of carbohydrates, it is best to opt for a Recovery Shake. These shakes help you to quickly replenish your energy stores (glycogen) as well as support your muscle recovery, thanks to high quality proteins. You have the choice between:

• Recovery Shake: suitable after intensive training sessions or competitions.
• PRO LINE Recovery Shake: contains higher doses of carbohydrates and proteins and is therefore particularly suitable after very heavy or prolonged exercise.

Etixx High Protein Shake

After strength training sessions or training sessions where muscle building is the main focus, the High Protein Shake is often the best choice. This shake provides approximately 25 grams of high quality proteins, without added carbohydrates, and optimally supports muscle recovery and muscle building. After less intensive training sessions, where your glycogen stores have been less heavily drawn upon, this is often also the most suitable option.

Etixx BCAA

BCAAs (leucine, isoleucine and valine) are essential amino acids that play an important role in muscle recovery and muscle building. They can be taken:

• Before training to support the muscles during exercise.
• After training to additionally support the recovery process.

BCAAs can therefore perfectly be combined with both the Recovery Shake and the High Protein Shake, depending on the intensity of your training and your specific goal.

Isotonic:

• Isotonic thirst quencher that ensures an optimal fluid balance and replenishment of carbohydrates.
• Contains salt that helps to retain fluid better and stimulates the thirst reflex.
• Contains approximately 30g of carbohydrates per 500ml.
• Carbohydrates are essential when performing prolonged exercise at moderate to high intensity.
• Recommended during hiking: 500ml per hour.

Recovery Shake:

• Recovery drink with carbohydrates (replenishment of energy reserves) and high quality proteins (fast muscle recovery after exercise).
• To be consumed as soon as possible after the end of exercise.

High Protein Shake:

• Recovery drink with high quality proteins (fast muscle recovery), WITHOUT added carbohydrates.
• To be used for optimal muscle recovery after exercise. As an alternative to the Recovery Shake, when exercise was not intensive or prolonged and therefore few carbohydrates were consumed.

Sport Hydro Tab:

• Low calorie effervescent tablet that replenishes salts and electrolytes.
• Ideal to drink during warm or hot weather and with high sweat loss.
• Does not provide energy replenishment.

Energy Gel / Energy Sport Bar:

• Replenishment of carbohydrates during prolonged or intensive exercise.
• 1 bar or 1 gel contains approximately 30g of carbohydrates.
• To be consumed during exercise.

Carbo Gy:

• Carbohydrate rich drink that replenishes energy reserves.
• Enjoyable as a warm fruit tea during the winter months or in cold weather.
• Not suitable for replenishing fluid loss.

Multimax:

• Multivitamin and mineral supplement.
• Recommended during the winter months, during periods of fatigue or during heavy training periods.

Yes, all Etixx Energy Bars, Gels and Gummies contain fructose.

Below you can find an overview of all Etixx products that are suitable for vegetarians and vegans:

• Max D-efense
• Magnesium 2000 AA
• Magnesium Instant Stick
• Magnesium 100% Bisglycinate PRO LINE
• Multimax
• Arginine 1000
• Beta Alanine Slow Release
• Carnitine 1000
• Iron 125AA
• Isotonic
• Isotonic Energy Gel
• Isotonic Drink Energy Gel
• Nutritional Energy Gel
• Ginseng & Guarana Energy Gel
• Carbo-Gy
• Energy Boost
• Energy Sport Bar
• Caffeine Energy Shot
• Creatine
• BCAA

Omega 3 fatty acids occur naturally in the form of triglycerides. This is the natural molecular structure in which fats and oils are present in food. Ethyl esters, on the other hand, are a processed form of omega 3 that is produced through chemical synthesis during certain production processes.

An omega 3 supplement based on triglycerides offers several important benefits:

1. Better absorption Triglycerides are broken down and absorbed by the body more quickly and efficiently, resulting in a higher biological availability.
2. Higher stability This natural form is more resistant to oxidation, which helps to better preserve the quality and freshness of the supplement.
3. More efficient availability of EPA and DHA Due to the better absorption, the body can utilise the essential omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA more efficiently.

For this reason, Etixx Omega 3 exclusively contains omega 3 in triglyceride form. This ensures you have a high quality, well absorbed and qualitative source of omega 3.

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.

Ultra endurance athletes and well trained endurance athletes more frequently consume larger amounts of carbohydrates during exercise lasting longer than 3 hours, up to as much as 120g per hour. During intensive exercise, the body absorbs a maximum of approximately 60g of glucose per hour from the intestine due to saturation of the glucose transporter. During prolonged exercise of more than three hours, this can be a limiting factor because the need for carbohydrates is higher than 60g per hour. By simultaneously consuming different types of carbohydrates such as glucose and fructose, the total absorption of carbohydrates can increase to 90g per hour or more, since absorption occurs through two different absorption channels in the intestine.

Studies show that at intakes of more than 90g of carbohydrates per hour, ratios closer to an equal amount of glucose and fructose, such as 1:0.8, may be even better and are therefore preferred. This is partly because a larger proportion of the consumed carbohydrates can actually be utilised as energy, without exceeding the capacity of the glucose transporter. Furthermore, the risk of gastrointestinal problems is slightly lower with this ratio at such high carbohydrate intakes.

The Energy Marzipan Bar and Energy Nougat Bar contain nuts (almonds). All other Etixx bars do not contain nuts as an ingredient, but nuts are used on the same production line and therefore these products may contain traces of nuts and/or peanuts.

Yes, the Etixx Carbo-Gy Orange and Red Fruit can perfectly be prepared as a hot drink. This is why this energy drink is also excellently suited for exercise in cold weather conditions.

The recommendation for Etixx Collagen is 10 grams per day, both curatively and preventively. This intake is also the most appropriate for older athletes. Furthermore, it is known that collagen production decreases with age, so older athletes may benefit even more from a collagen supplement.