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GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Kosher, and Dairy-Free On-the-Go Energy for Any Workout, 24-Count, Strawberry Banana
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Brand | GU ENERGY GEL |
Item Form | Gel |
Flavor | Strawberry Banana |
Number of Items | 1 |
Unit Count | 26.4 Ounce |
About this item
- The Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel designed to help athletes perform their best; 100 calories and essential electrolytes in a portable packet
- Dual source energy from maltodextrin and fructose that use non-competing pathways for efficient absorption and lasting energy whether running, biking, hiking, or skiing
- Use for training or racing year-round! Take one packet 5 minutes before and every 45 minutes during activity
- Branched-chain amino acids to help decrease muscle damage and mental fatigue
- Strawberry Banana is Caffeine Free, Vegan, and Gluten Free. Contains 55mg Sodium, 35mg Potassium
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From the manufacturer
GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel
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Perform better with fast-absorbing energy from complex and simple carbohydrates. |
Enjoy the journey with flavors that always hit the mark. |
Recover faster with branched chain amino acids that decrease muscle damage. |
Fuel for athletes, for training and competition
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Branched chain amino acids reduce mental fatigue, decrease muscle damage, and improve cardiac output during exercise. |
Electrolytes maintain water balance and aid in optimum hydration for everyday training and recovery, as well as during sustained, high-intensity efforts. |
Caffeine enhances performance by increasing focus and concentration. It can also decrease perceived effort during exercise. |
Carbohydrates deliver ready to use energy and delay bonking by sparing glycogen, which the body can quickly turn into fuel when needed. |
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Athlete's Fuel For | Daily training and competition | Long duration/high intensity training and competition | Daily training and competition | Boosting energy stores before a workout | Long duration/high intensity training and competition | Daily training and competition |
How to Use | Eat one gel every 30-45 minutes while training or racing | Eat one gel every 30-45 minutes while training or racing | Sip one packet every 30-45 minutes while training or racing | Eat one before a workout (or bring along as a tasty treat!) | Drink one serving every hour while training or racing | Eat one serving every 45 minutes while exercising (each bag contains two servings) |
Calories Per Serving | 100 | 100 | 100 | 140-150 | 250 | 90 |
Carbs Per Serving | 21-23g | 19-21g | 20g | 23g | 59-60g | 22g |
Sodium Per Serving | 50-125mg | 125-180mg | 40-125mg | 75mg | 320mg | 40mg |
Caffeine Per Serving | Available with or without caffeine | Available with or without caffeine | Available with or without caffeine | Available with or without caffeine | Available with or without caffeine | 0-20mg |
Amino Acids Per Serving | 450mg | 1425mg | 400mg | 450mg | 1900mg | 400mg |
Vegan | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Gluten-Free | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Some flavors gluten-free | ✓ | ✓ |
Kosher | ✓ | ✓ | No | No | ✓ | No |
Product Description
GU Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel is the energy gel that started it all. In 1993, Dr. Bill Vaughn developed the world’s first energy gel to help his daughter perform better during ultra-marathons, and GU has been helping to propel the world’s most successful extreme athletes to success ever since. GU Energy Gel sustains all forms of athletic activity with a highly compact, portable, and calorie-dense packet that is loaded with carbohydrates that can be rapidly absorbed. Branched-chain amino acids limit muscle fiber damage and increase speed of recovery, and extra electrolytes help maintain water balance. Some flavors feature caffeine to increase concentration. While the original formula has been tweaked and evolved over the years, the end result is still the same: GU Energy Gels fuel the best endurance athletes in the world. GU Original Energy Gel comes in a wide variety of good tasting flavors. Each packet contains 450mg of Amino acids, 100 calories, and at least 21g total carbs.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 6.75 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches; 1.1 Pounds
- Item model number : 123052
- Department : unisex-child
- Date First Available : October 1, 2001
- Manufacturer : GU Energy Labs
- ASIN : B001G7IK5I
- Country of Origin : USA
- Best Sellers Rank: #26,100 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
- #40 in Sports Nutrition Endurance & Energy Chews & Gels
- #2,518 in Sales & Deals
- Customer Reviews:
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For working out | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.3 |
Flavor | 4.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.1 |
Easy to swallow | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.1 |
Value for money | 4.0 | — | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
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flavor | Strawberry Banana | Strawberry Banana | Assorted Flavors | Vanilla Bean | Espresso Love | Assorted Fruity Flavors |
form | Gel | Liquid | Liquid, Gel | Gel | Gel | Gel |
volume | — | 25.3 fluid ounces | 2 fluid ounces | 1.7 milliliters | 12 fluid ounces | — |
number of pieces | 24 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
ingredients | Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, L-Leucine, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Sea Salt, L-Valine, Natural Flavors, Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Fruit and Vegetable Juice (For Color). | Water, Maltodextrin, Fructose, L-Leucine, Acid: Citric Acid, Acidity Regulator: Sodium Citrate, Strawberry and Banana Flavorings, L-Valine, Sea Salt, Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine, Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate. | Water, Maltodextrin, Fructose, Coffee Flavoring, L-Leucine, Acid: Citric Acid, Acidity Regulator: Sodium Citrate, Green Tea Leaf Extract Camellia Sinensis(Contains Caffeine), Sea Salt, L-Valine, Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine,Lemonade Flavoring, Orange Flavoring, Strawberry and Banana Flavorings, | Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, L-Leucine, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, L-Valine, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor, Green Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contains Caffeine), Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative). | Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, L-Leucine, Natural Flavor, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Green Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contains Caffeine), Citric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, L-Valine, Sea Salt, Malic Acid, Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative). | Lemon Sublime - Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, L-Leucine, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Valine, Sea Salt, Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Natural Flavor; Salted Watermelon - Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, L-Leucine, Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Valine, Green Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contains Caffeine), Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative); Strawberry Banana - Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, L-Leucine, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Sea Salt, L-Valine, Natural Flavors, Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Fruit and Vegetable Juice (For Color); Jet Blackberry - Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, Natural Flavors, L-Leucine, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Green Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contains Caffeine), Potassium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Valine, Sea Salt, Malic Acid, Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative); Mandarin Orange - Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, L-Leucine, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, L-Valine, Sea Salt, Green Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contains Caffeine), Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Paprika Extract (Natural Color). |
energy info | 100 kilocalories | — | — | 100 kilocalories | 100 kilocalories | — |
nutritional fat info | 0 grams | — | — | 0 grams | 0 grams | — |
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Ingredients
Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, L-Leucine, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Sea Salt, L-Valine, Natural Flavors, Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Fruit and Vegetable Juice (For Color).
Directions
How To GU Properly: Consume one packet 5 minutes before activity and one packet every 45 minutes during activity. Wash down with GU Hydration Tabs or water for optimum absorption.
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Customers like the taste, nutrients, portability, and energy of the product. For example, they mention it has a great taste, it provides necessary nutrients, and it's easy to carry. Customers are also impresseded with the energy burst, saying it gives them an even keel energy that lasts and doesn't make them jittery. They appreciate the quick absorption time.
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Customers like the taste of the product. They say it has a great taste and can give you a lift. Customers also say it offers many different flavors and works very fast. They mention that the strawberry banana is pretty good and amazing, almost like real strawberries and bananas.
"...It tastes good to me - more pronounced banana than strawberry...." Read more
"I like the taste of these and they don’t mess with my stomach" Read more
"a good flavor and can tell it keeps the coal fires burning" Read more
"Best flavor. I am obsessed with this stuff!!!" Read more
Customers like the energy burst. They say it gives them the energy they want, and is great before and after a workout. They also say it provides an even keel energy that lasts and doesn't give any jitters. Customers also mention that it helps keep them going on long rides and that their workouts are better when they take these gels before and during their workout.
"GU products are excellent. I find that my workouts are better when I take these energy gels before and during my cycling...." Read more
"...In my only marathon, my energy levels remained constant throughout--with the exception that I was obviously more tired toward the latter stages...." Read more
"I use these for long exercise. I don't want caffeine. They keep me going and really perk me up when I feel a bonk coming on. Taste fine...." Read more
"...Best of all is that it provides energy boost when on a workout/run when tiredness is kicking in." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They mention that it is functional, and does the job. Some customers also say that the product is excellent and works well for working out. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Solid product. Works well for me. When I get through this box I'm excited to try some other flavors." Read more
"...I'm pretty sensitive to caffeine on the bike, but these were not too strong...." Read more
"GU products are excellent. I find that my workouts are better when I take these energy gels before and during my cycling...." Read more
"The product itself is good, but the shipping packaging is very poor. I can definitely tell the boost in energy so I will highly recommend it...." Read more
Customers find the energy bars small enough to easily carry on long bike rides. They also appreciate the convenience and size. Customers also mention that the bars don't take up a lot of room and are not bulky. They like that the small packaging fits in pockets, including waistband pockets.
"...Energy is must when in the saddle for a few hours. These are a small, convenient energy boost." Read more
"...I like these things because they are so portable and can be stashed in a pocket or cupped in the palm of your hand during your runs...." Read more
"Like the size easy to slip into pockets or bag. Best of all is that it provides energy boost when on a workout/run when tiredness is kicking in." Read more
"...They are also easy to carry because they don't take up a lot of room and are not bulky." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the health personal care product. They mention that it is a great buy, with good taste and variety.
"...Huge fan of these and at a reasonable price (unlike other more healthy brands)" Read more
"Great product, value and taste. Second flavor I've purchased both are very tasty! I use these keeping me fueled while cycling. No bad after taste." Read more
"...He like the Strawberry/Banana flavor and I thought the price was fair. I wish this was a prime product for the two day shipping." Read more
"This was a great price for this whole pack! I love using GU's when I run long distances. They give me that extra kick to keep going." Read more
Customers like the caffeine content. They say it provides an energy boost without the caffeine like effects.
"...like the GU Energy gel, especially strawberry/banana flavor, and has no caffeine. Great before and after a workout for energy." Read more
"...Strawberry banana is my favorite flavor and has the perk of no caffeine, which I can’t have much of for health reasons...." Read more
"...running and this flavor is pretty good (mild flavor) and I like the no caffeine..." Read more
"...Doesn't make jittery while hitting. This flavor has no caffeine." Read more
Customers like the nutrients in the product. They say it helps keep their nutrient needs up, and is a great supplement. Some say it saves them from bonking multiple times. Overall, customers are happy with the product's nutrients.
"...I settled on using GU, finding it really helps me avoid the crash after being out on the road or trail for a long time...." Read more
"These Gu products are a shot of carbs with a dose of sodium and amino acids. These are great for endurance sports or hypoglycimic episodes...." Read more
"...No walking the floors, rubbing the cramp out. It has been a life saver for me." Read more
"Saved me from bonking multiple times and tastes great." Read more
Customers like the absorption time of the health personal care product. They say it comes faster than they expected, it works very fast, and it lasts for a while. Some mention that the product is easy to carry and pick up.
"...It not only offers many different flavors and it does work very fast and it last for a while. I love the banana / strawberry flavor...." Read more
"...No GI distress, quick absorption, allows me quick recovery when I need it most...." Read more
"The product itself is good, but the shipping packaging is very poor. I can definitely tell the boost in energy so I will highly recommend it...." Read more
"Came faster than I thought, in excellent condition.Use before sport activity or during sports...." Read more
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It tastes good to me - more pronounced banana than strawberry. It's thick for sure and so I normally swish it around in my mouth before trying to swallow it. Then of course I always follow with a swig of water.
Solid product. Works well for me. When I get through this box I'm excited to try some other flavors.
In terms of efficacy, I can't honestly say if these help or not. Is it me mentally psyching myself out after I eat one? Or is it the actual gel working it's magic? Who knows. I can say that I ran a marathon and several halfs with these and I never experienced the wall that so many runners talk about. In my only marathon, my energy levels remained constant throughout--with the exception that I was obviously more tired toward the latter stages. I just think adequate training beforehand prepares your body for the stresses of long runs. But since I first started using these during my long training runs when I trained for the marathon, and experienced no ill affects and possibly some beneficial ones, I continue to use them.
The taste is pretty disgusting. I mean, the strawberry flavor isn't all that bad. It's the texture that gels me. But you get used to it. Drink water afterwords to wash it down and your good to go. I was on a run the other day and ate one. Unfortunately, I didn't have any water with me and had cotton mouth the entire rest of the run. It's hard to describe. The viscosity of the gel is so high that you need to wash it down with something otherwise it'll stick to the roof of your mouth sort of like peanut butter, but not so bad.
I like these things because they are so portable and can be stashed in a pocket or cupped in the palm of your hand during your runs. I always carry a few extra in my camelbak that I use on training runs for "emergency" use. You know when you're out in the middle of nowhere and your energy level tanks.
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