HIGH CARBOHYDRATE GUMMYNOLA BAR WITH A PLUS OF SODIUM Provides 45 g of Carbohydrates and 80 mg of Caffeine Blend of Glucose and Fructose in a ratio of 1:0,8 With a plus of Sodium (Sea Salt) 165 mg Texture of gummy with high digestibility Neutral flavour, without added flavourings Suitable for Vegans In Crown Sport Nutrition we have thought of all those athletes who need a higher carbohydrate intake during sports, so we have developed the product line of gels, bars and Hyper(1:0,8) drink. Within this line we have HyperBar 45, which is the adaptation to gummy format of our HyperGel 45. Therefore, it is a double bar of 60 g (2×30 g per pack) of the highest quality and with an ideal composition of carbohydrates, caffeine and sodium, nutrients necessary to improve the performance of both training and long duration competitions. In this double bar you will have 45g of carbohydrates (actually 46.1g), 80mg of caffeine and an extra supply of sodium (approx. 165mg). HyperBar 45 contains the ideal blend, according to science, of carbohydrates, Glucose and Fructose, in a 1.25:1 ratio (commonly known as 1:0.8), in this case we achieve this using 3 ingredients, sucrose (as a source of glucose and fructose) and directly glucose syrups on one side and fructose syrups on the other. It has been shown that in prolonged exercise the use of carbohydrates that are absorbed in the intestine by different transporters (known as SLGT-1 and GLUT) is the only way to increase the rate of assimilation and oxidation of exogenous carbohydrates above 60 g/hour (Currell, K. et al., MSSE. 2008; Earnest, C.P. et al., JSCR. 2004). Research has shown that the ideal is to combine sources that provide glucose and others that provide fructose. Why combine them in a 1.25:1 ratio (1:0.8) and not in the classic 2:1 or other ratio? Because the latest research has shown that with this ratio we achieve maximum oxidation of exogenous carbohydrates, that is, our body obtains the maximum energy efficiency from the carbohydrates consumed (74% efficiency) (Rowlands, D.S. et al., SM. 2015).
To sum up and as a conclusion on the carbohydrates used, in the context of products with a high concentration of carbohydrates to be taken during exercise, the most important thing is that the energy efficiency of the exogenous carbohydrates consumed is maximum and to minimise gastrointestinal problems as much as possible and, according to science, to date, this is only achieved by combining these carbohydrate sources that provide Glucose and Fructose, and in the proportions of 1.25:1 (more commonly referred to as 1:0.8) (Rowlands, D.S. et al, Only in the caffeinated variant: we have added caffeine, the most effective ingredient for direct performance enhancement, both in endurance and strength (Grgic, J. et al., BJSM. 2.019). In addition to activating the Central Nervous System (CNS), it delays fatigue and optimises the use of cellular fuels (glycogen and fat). But most importantly, it improves muscle contraction (Lopes, J.M. et al., JAP. 1983), hence its effectiveness, especially when fatigue sets in. To complete the formula, we have added sodium (Na), sodium chloride in the form of sea salt, as a source of the mineral sodium (Na). Sodium is the most important electrolyte during sport, because it is the one we lose most through sweat and is essential for maintaining hydration during physical activity (NDA Panel. EFSA Journal. 2011). Why should we consume high amounts of carbohydrates during sport? Because the latest research has shown that a high intake of carbohydrates during sport, especially over a long period (> 2.5 h), improves neuromuscular function (Urdampilleta, A et al. Nutrients. 2.020) and also improves post-training recovery both in terms of muscle damage and energy because it shortens glycogen resynthesis times (Viribay, A. et al. Nutrients. 2.020). Gummy Texture! For all those who want to change textures between gels and drinks, we offer the option of the solid bar format, but in the form of a gummy. The difference with other types of bars (oatmeal, date, etc.) is that if you don't want to chew it, you can leave a small piece in one side of your mouth and wait for it to gradually melt, which is not the case with other bars, which you have to chew to be able to swallow them. Neutral flavour! No flavourings, sweeteners, colourings or preservatives To minimise gastrointestinal problems as much as possible, we have developed a high purity product, so it has no flavour, only at the organoleptic level it has a slight sweet touch provided by the ingredients themselves, sucrose, glucose and fructose, nothing else. It contains no flavourings, sweeteners, colourings or preservatives.
