Hydrogel technology is making a wave in the sports nutrition scene with products like Maurten hitting the market.
But what is a hydrogel? And is it beneficial to endurance performance?
I asked Andy King, exercise physiologist at the Australian Catholic University, to join me on a recent podcast episode. Andy co-authored the review paper on all of the research to date on hydrogels and their effect on endurance exercise performance. So there was no one better suited to answer these questions for us!
What is a hydrogel?
How does a hydrogel work?
Are there any negative effects of using a hydrogel compared to regular sports drinks and gels?
What does the research to date say - Does a carbohydrate hydrogel improve exercise performance?
Does a carbohydrate hydrogel improve gastrointestinal tolerance compared to regular sports drinks and gels?
Who would the hydrogel technology be useful for?
Is the premium price of hydrogel products worth the investment?
To listen in and hear more about hydrogel technology, who can benefit most from using it and what results you are likely to see, check out the Triathlon Nutrition Academy Podcast EP 47 – Click HERE.
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Read Andy’s review paper HERE: Carbohydrate Hydrogel Products Do Not Improve Performance or Gastrointestinal Distress During Moderate-Intensity Endurance Exercise
Read Josh’s paper here: Glucose and Fructose Hydrogel Enhances Running Performance, Exogenous Carbohydrate Oxidation, and Gastrointestinal Tolerance
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