Energy gel - HAMMER NUTRITION GEL
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HAMMER GEL REAL ENDURANCE FUEL:
- Rock-solid sustained energy
- No sugar crash
- Easy to digest, no GI distress
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FREE flask with purchase of Hammer Gel 26 serving jug!
All Hammer Gel flavours are vegan friendly except nocciola.
KOSHER CERTIFIED:
Kosher Certification (Kosher certification does not apply to nocciola, peanut butter, and peanut butter-chocolate flavors.)
BENEFITS:
Unlike other similar-looking products on the market, Hammer Gel’s complex carbohydrates, all-natural ingredients, and pH-balancing formula are easily digestible and provide quick-acting yet long-lasting energy in a convenient, tasty, concentrated form. The addition of branched-chain amino acids helps to prevent muscle tissue breakdown while reducing fatigue.
Hammer Flask holds 5 servings. FREE flask with purchase of Hammer Gel 26 serving jug!
Only Espresso and Tropical flavors contain caffeine, 50 mg for Espresso and 25 mg for Tropical per serving.
FAQ:
Why do you use maltodextrin instead of sugar in your fuels?
Here are the benefits of maltodextrin, along with information about its effects on insulin during exercise and shortly after it’s been completed.
The Benefits of Maltodextrin
You can digest greater amounts of calories from maltodextrin than from any short-chain sugar, aka “simple sugar,” such as glucose, sucrose, and fructose (As one nutritional scientist states, “maltodextrin allows one to swallow more energy in less volume.”) With maltodextrin you get the full amount of calories that you need for energy production, and with no delay in exiting the GI tract. Fuels containing simple sugars much be mixed at very calorically weak solutions in order to be digested with any efficiency, so your body won’t be getting the right amount of calories it needs. However, when athletes try to make a “double-strength” mix of a simple sugar fuel, that too-high sugar mixture does not match body fluid chemistry, which means it just sits in the stomach undigested for a lengthy period of time... and that means severe stomach distress. You won’t have that issue with maltodextrin.
Maltodextrin goes to work extremely quickly in producing energy because it’s a high Glycemic Index carbohydrate; in fact, it’s the same as pure glucose (both are 100). That’s a good thing because you want that energy as quickly as possible, and that’s what maltodextrin will do. Another benefit with maltodextrin is that, because it’s comprised of hundreds of saccharide molecules all weakly bonded together, it will provide a much more consistent and longer-lasting energy than glucose or any other simple sugar, and without that undesirable “peak and valley”, “flash and crash” energy that is typical with simple sugars.
Because of maltodextrin’s high Glycemic Index (GI), many people ask about the insulin release that occurs. The answer to that is that, yes, maltodextrin does elevate blood sugar levels very rapidly and will cause an insulin release. This is not an issue immediately prior to exercise, during exercise, however, as Dr. Misner explains: "During exercise, insulin release is inhibited because sympathetic nervous system hormones are also released and, concurrently, exercise augments muscle uptake of glucose from exogenous intake accompanied by lower insulin levels and effects." Basically, what Dr. Misner is saying is that because energy turnover is very high, and with the release of specific central nervous system hormones, the body is able to deliver glucose to the muscles with very minimal insulin… insulin release is not a significant factor during exercise.
Do any of the Hammer Nutrition products contain brown rice syrup?
We do not use brown rice syrup in any of our products, so you have nothing to worry about with regards to Hammer Nutrition products.
How many milligrams of the BCAAs are in a serving of Hammer Gel?
Though it varies ever-so-slightly between a couple of the flavors of Hammer Gel, the general profile/amounts of amino acids (including the BCAAs) per single serving are:
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L-Leucine -- 6.6 mg
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L-Alanine -- 3.3 mg
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L-Valine -- 3.3 mg
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L-Isoleucine -- 1.6 mg
SHOULD I USE HAMMER GEL OR HEED?
Either, it`s your preference!
Both products are ideal for use during exercise of any intensity lasting up to 2-3 hours.
HAMMER GEL
Hammer Gel is a concentrated complex carbohydrate gel with the consistency of syrup. It is the best choice for athletes who prefer drinking plain water for hydration.
Offered in 12 flavours: Apple-Cinnamon, Banana, Chocolate, Espresso, Montana Huckleberry, Orange, Raspberry, Tropical, Vanilla, Nocciola (Hazelnut-Chocolate), Peanut Butter, and Peanut Butter-Chocolate.
Caffeine Quotient: Espresso contains 50mg and Tropical contains 25mg of caffeine per serving.
HEED
HEED is a powdered sports drink mix. It is the best choice for athletes who DO NOT like drinking plain water while exercising.
HEED comes in five flavors: Cherry Bomb, Lemon-Lime, Orange, Melon, and Strawberry.
Caffeine Quotient: Cherry Bomb contains 25mg of caffeine per serving.
Either product can be used as a partial source of calories during ultra distance events to provide variety and flavor to your primary fuel sources, Perpetuem and/or Sustained Energy.
DO ANY OF THE HAMMER NUTRITION PRODUCTS CONTAIN BROWN RICE SYRUP?
We do not use brown rice syrup in any of our products, so you have nothing to worry about with regards to Hammer Nutrition products.
HOW TO USE:
Use as a primary fuel source of calories during exercise less than 3 hours.
Consume 1 serving 10 minutes before and every 45 minutes during exercise. Add 16– 26 oz (473–768 ml), depending on temperatures, of water per hour.
If using more than one fuel, be sure to count all of the calories from all of the products consumed to reach a correct total hourly intake.
Use as a secondary calorie source during exercise lasting more than 3 hours; it’s time to switch to Perpetuem® as your primary fuel source. However, Hammer Gel can be combined with Perpetuem or any other Hammer fuel during prolonged exercise for variety and to avoid flavor fatigue. Just be sure to count calories from all sources to avoid over-consuming.
Pouches
Carry as many as needed for the duration of your exercise. Please retain the tab and empty pouch for proper disposal.
Hammer Jug & Flask
Economical, eco-friendly, and convenient!
Add the desired amount of servings, then top off with water. Shake well and consume entire contents gradually during exercise until the flask is empty.
Hourly Fuel Bottle
Mix 1–2 servings of Hammer Gel® in a 21–26 oz water bottle to make a custom sports drink. Consume during each hour of exercise.
INGREDIENT BREAKDOWN:
Maltodextrin – A high-glycemic index (GI) complex carbohydrate, ideal for providing fast-acting, long-lasting energy during exercise and for replenishing the body’s glycogen stores after exercise.
Energy Smart® (Grape Juice, Rice Dextrin) – This all-natural, low-sugar sweetener plays an important role in Hammer Gel’s delicious flavor while contributing minimally to the overall carbohydrate content. Energy Smart® is certified non-GMO, gluten-free, and allergen-free.
Citric Acid – Used in minimum amounts to meet FDA requirements for acidity levels. Hammer Gel contains less citric acid than comparable products.
Salt – Minimally added for preservation, flavor, and digestive support. It is not a source of electrolytes (see Endurolytes® product line).
L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine – The branched-chain amino acids (BCAA’s) protect against muscle tissue breakdown, while also helping alleviate fatigue.
L-Alanine – This amino acid is used to help meet energy demands, particularly when the body’s carbohydrates stores are running low.
Potassium Chloride – Rich source of potassium. Supplies additional chloride as well.
Potassium Carbonate – Used in small amounts to regulate the acid/alkaline balance of the flavors of Hammer Gel that are a bit more on the acidic side than the alkaline side (e.g., Espresso, Chocolate)
Cultured Dextrose (Used in pouches and some jugs) – FDA-approved, all-natural preservative.