Gel 100

In physiological terms, the fat that we get from our diet is
the biggest source of fuel that our body utilizes to generate energy for its
daily functions. Fat metabolism is a slow process, i.e. the body breaks down
fat very slowly to release energy. This means that fat is not the best source
of energy for athletes who are engaged in high-intensity exercise, as their
energy needs are higher and more immediate. Hence, athletes prefer
carbohydrates as their primary source of energy, as they are metabolized by the
body much faster to release instant energy.

Typically, the carbohydrates from food are stored in two
forms: glycogen and glucose. When at rest, the body stores the glycogen in your
muscles and liver, to be utilized when necessary. When you are engaged in
high-intensity exercise, these glycogen reserves are mobilized and broken down
systematically to release energy. However, during very intense exercises like
endurance events, the body soon starts to deplete its available glycogen
sources.

Faced with a deficit, your body switches to using the
glucose present in your bloodstream as its main energy source. At this
juncture, if the body is not supplied with a new source of glucose, you will
start experiencing the phenomenon of ‘spiking and dropping’ or ‘bonking’, which
results in a loss of energy, fatigue, and physical and mental inability to go
on. At these critical stages of your activity, Unived Energy Gel steps in to
recharge you with a complete energy and endurance source that can be quickly
absorbed by your body to replenish its depleted energy stores.

Our Formulation

Unived Endurance Gel is a blend of

• High GI carbohydrates: Dextrose and Maltodextrin,
• Beta-alanine
• Electrolytes: Chloride, Magnesium, Potassium,
  and Sodium

Unived Endurance gel is the first sports gel in India to
have Chloride and Magnesium in its formulation. Unlike other leading sports gel
in the market, Unived Endurance Gel has been designed to be a source of
magnesium.

• Caffeine [Our Cocoa Choco flavor has 50mg and the Espresso
  Cappuccino flavor has 100mg of caffeine].

Mode of action

1. Maltodextrin and Dextrose:

• Breaks down quickly and gives instant energy.
• Rapidly travels to the blood and corrects glucose deficit in
  the bloodstream, thus regulating the blood glucose levels.

2. Beta-Alanine:

• Increases skeletal muscle carnosine levels
• Acts as intramuscular buffer of hydrogen ions, thus
  maintaining acid-base balance.
• Delay fatigue and improve exercise performance.

3. Electrolytes:

a. Sodium:

• Sodium works closely with Chloride redirects precious fluids
  to the cells and tissues
• Prevents ‘gut bomb’ effect (vomiting during races)
• Prevents hyponatremia (nausea, fatigue, and confusion)

b. Chloride:

• Regulates the body-water balance and helps to retain water.
• Limits the loss of hydration reserves lost to sweat and
  urine.
• Maintains the necessary volume of fluids in the blood.

c. Magnesium:

• Proper transmission of nerve impulses.
• Helps muscular contraction and energy production.

d. Potassium:

• Works closely with sodium and chloride in maintaining
  hydration.
• Helps in generating nerve impulses in the nerves and
  muscles.
• Enhances performance.

4. Caffeine

Caffeine enhance sports performance.

Reduce perceived effort

Increase mental alertness and enhance focus, and boost
performance.