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YOUR FAQ CONTENT HERE:
How do I add the Hammer UK App to my smartphone :-
Android (On either Safari or Chrome Browsers)
1. Click and open Hammer Nutrition UK website on your browser from your mobile phone
2. Click the three dots at the top right of your screen and click add to home screen.
3. Here you will see the Logo and you can change or shorten the name e.g. Hammer UK
4. Lastly click install from there and that should add the App to your phone’s home screen.
I Phone ( You need to use your Safari Browser as Chrome on IOS can't do this directly as Apple has locked it down)
- Open the Hammer Uk website on your Safari browser and click the share button at the bottom of your phone.
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Scroll down to where it says add to your home screen.
- Here you can shorten the name of the App to something like Hammer UK
- Finally click add and Hammer Nutrition UK should be added to your phones home screen.
WEBSITE QUESTIONS :
Q: My Login doesn't work:
A: Have you forgotten your password?
Please use the Reset Password link and we will send you an email with reset information.Have you forgotten your login handle?
If you have created an account online and aren't sure of what your login email is, you can either create a new account or email info@hammernutrition.co.uk to be reminded. If you create two accounts, please contact us and we will merge them for you.
Q: What payment types do you accept
A: All major credit cards including Amex,Shop Pay, Paypal and Clearpay
Q: How do I apply a checkout Code
A: If you have a promo code or gift card you wish to use on your order, you'll have the chance to enter it during checkout.
Find the Promo Code / Gift Card field in the order summary section during checkout. If you're checking out on a mobile device, you may need to open the order summary section to display the field:
Q: Can I ship my order outside of the UK
A: Orders must ship within the UK.
If you live outside the UK and would like to order Hammer Nutrition products, please find your local international distributor on our list.
Q: Can I use my International credit card to pay for my order
A: All orders must be shipped to addresses within the UK.
If you'd like to place your order shipping within the UK using a credit card with an international billing address, you may do so online.
Simply checkout as normal, entering your UK shipping address. Then, during the payment step of checkout, choose "Use a different billing address". Enter a new billing address selecting the country and entering the billing address corresponding to the credit card. The shipping address must be strictly in the UK.
Q:Where is my order confirmation email
A: You WILL receive an automatic email confirmation immediately after your order is placed. If you are not receiving email confirmations from us, please follow the steps outlined below.
- Check your junk or spam folder to ensure an email from info@hammernutrition.co.uk did not get blocked from your inbox.
- Please add info@hammernutrition.co.uk to your email program's whitelist to prevent this from happening in the future.
If you are still unable to receive email order confirmations, please contact us by calling at 02034884568, emailing us at info@hammernutrition.co.uk .
Q: What should I do if I receive an error message when trying to order
A: If you are trying to checkout or view your shopping cart, and are receiving a site error, please clear your cache and cookies. Then, completely close your browser and re-open it. If you are still receiving an error message, please email info@hammernutrition.co.uk, call 02034884568.
Cookie blockers and privacy extensions are not recommended to use with our website.
For most browsers, clearing the cache/cookies option is located in the upper right of the browser. For a mobile device, select the browser under Settings to clear cache/cookies.
Edge - Click on the three buttons in the upper right of the browser > History > Clear history. Click on the Clear button with cookies and cache checked.
Firefox - Click on the three lines (hamburger) in the upper right of the browser > Library > History > Clear recent history. Click the OK button with cookies and cache checked.
Chrome - Click on the three buttons in the upper right of the browser > More Tools > Clear browsing data. Click on the Clear Data button with cookies and cache checked.
Safari - Click on Safari in the upper left of the browser > Clear History. Click on the Clear History button.
Q: Why am I not receiving the password reset email
A: The password reset link will be coming from info@hammernutrition.co.uk. If you did not receive an email with your password reset link, please check your spam/junk folder for an email from info@hammernutrition.co.uk. Please ensure that the email did not get stuck in any of your anti-spam features within in your email system.
Please add info@hammernutrition.co.uk to your Whitelist, in order for future account emails to be sent to your email's inbox.
If you are still unable to locate the email with your password reset link, please email info@hammernutrition.co.uk , call 02034884568
CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS
Q:My package is delayed/stuck in transit
NUTRITION QUESTIONS
Q: Are Hammer fuels Diabetic friendly
A:We routinely receive testimonials such as these:
"There couldn't be better products on the market for diabetics. Thanks for making it possible for me to achieve goals I wouldn't have thought possible without the lows and highs of other products!"
- Jimmy D.
"The other reason I love Hammer products so much is your dedication to being superior products for diabetics. I have two children who have Type 1 diabetes. This is a constant and daily battle for our family. But I know that when my 12 year old swims or hikes, he can have a Hammer Gel or some HEED and it will keep his sugars stable and not spike, causing a potentially dangerous situation."
- Ken W.
In addition, we have an entire "case study" provided as a testimonial by Dr. Marty Reynolds, "Is Hammer Gel a safe carbohydrate for diabetic endurance athletes?", which details the positive results his wife, a Type 1 diabetic, had using Hammer Gel. In the article, Dr. Reynolds writes, "We tested ALL gel products and found Hammer Gel to be the most reliable and consistent in providing carbohydrate to keep her blood glucose level normal during a run."
With testimonials such as these being received on a regular basis, yes, we believe that Hammer Nutrition fuels are both suitable and beneficial for diabetic athletes.
What is it that makes Hammer Nutrition fuels so much more diabetic friendly than others? We believe that it is the carbohydrate source we use, maltodextrin. One of the benefits of maltodextrin is that it has the same Glycemic Index (GI) rating as pure glucose (100), which means it elevates blood sugar levels as rapidly as glucose. However, unlike glucose (a simple sugar), maltodextrin provides a more consistent and longer lasting energy. The declination in blood sugar levels with glucose is dramatic and typically ends below fasting levels, meaning you're worse off than when you started . . . it's the "flash and crash" type of energy that all athletes, diabetic and non-diabetic, want to avoid. The declination in energy/blood sugar levels with maltodextrin, however, is much more gradual and does not drop below fasting levels.
Hammer Nutrition fuels are also the top choice for many diabetic athletes due to the small amounts of two healthy sweeteners-xylitol and stevia-used in some of the products, such as HEED and Perpetuem. Xylitol has a GI rating of 7, which means that it is more slowly metabolized (independently of insulin) and thus doesn't cause the rapid elevation of glucose blood levels. Additionally, xylitol contains 40% fewer calories than sugar. This may not seem like a major difference; however, replacing sugar with xylitol on a regular basis may have a significant effect in the reduction of obesity, the number one risk factor for diabetes and many other diseases.
Stevia is another all-natural sweetener. It is several times sweeter than sugar and other sweeteners, which is why it can be used sparingly. Stevia contains no calories and has a GI rating of zero. As such, it is an ideal choice for diabetics. In addition, ongoing studies show that stevia can help to reduce blood pressure without affecting those whose blood pressure is within normal range.
Hammer Nutrition fuels - Their maltodextrin, xylitol, and stevia components make them the best choice for diabetic athletes!
Q: Along with Phytolean are there any other tips that will help me achieve my weight loss goals
A: Absolutely! Adopt as many of these tips as possible, follow them consistently, and experience maximal weight-loss success:
1) Eat 7-11 servings of whole fruits and vegetables daily, while decreasing your intake of meat and dairy - This dietary practice is associated with lower Body Mass Index (BMI) ratings, according to T. Colin Campbell's comprehensive "China Study" research. Dr. Campbell's research showed that Americans eating 50-70% of their 1,950 daily calories from animal sources averaged a BMI of 27.0. The Chinese eating 90% of their 2,740 calories per day from whole plant foods averaged a BMI of 22.0.
2) Consume a minimum of 40 grams of fiber daily - In addition to supplying numerous health benefits, consuming adequate amounts of fiber helps you feel fuller on fewer calories.
3) Include healthy fats in your diet - When you deprive your body of fat, it holds on to its fat stores more voraciously. Eating healthy fats (fish, avocados, seeds, and nuts) - and using EndurOmega on a daily basis - is good for your heart, satisfies your hunger, and helps your body release and burn its fat stores more liberally and efficiently.
4) Drink a glass of water prior to each meal - The water will take up space in your stomach, increasing the feeling of fullness, helping you to consume fewer calories when you begin eating.
5) Eat more slowly - Recent research suggests this helps reduce the amount of food that's consumed during a meal.
6) Alter your calorie intake occasionally - Consume slightly more calories than you normally would for a day or two, then consume a bit less than normal on a couple of days. This disrupts your body's "thermostat," helping prevent it from becoming super-efficient at burning the same number of calories day after day.
7) Finish eating by 7:00 pm - Calories consumed after that time tend to digest poorly and/or be stored as body fat, due to the body's natural drop in core body temperature measures and metabolism.
8) Brush your teeth immediately after eating - Once you take the time to brush and are enjoying the sensation of clean teeth and breath, you're less apt to indulge in after-meal snacking.
9) Workout in the morning - This raises metabolism and keeps it elevated, allowing you to burn more calories all day long.
Q: Which foods contain the most Starchy carbohydrates
A: Here is a quick list of foods high in starchy carbohydrates:
- Rice
- Pasta
- Bread/Bagels/Muffins/Pastries/Crackers
- Cereal
- Oats
- Potatoes
- Corn
- Black Beans
- Squash
- Peas
- Bananas
Q: Why are Simple sugars so bad
A: Simple sugars (glucose, sucrose, fructose, dextrose, etc.) need to be mixed in concentrations no higher than 6-8% in order to achieve an acceptable absortion osmolar value of body fluids (280-303 mOsm) and be digested with any efficiency. That's it. The problem is that a 6-8% solution is a pretty weak mix and will only yield about 100 or so calories an hour, which is inadequate for maintaining optimal energy production.
Some athletes realize that and try to resolve the problem by making a double or triple strength batch of their simple sugar product. Unfortunately, that solution is now far too concentrated, it's much higher than 6-8% and, unless more water is consumed or added to the mix (at which point the athlete might very well be flirting with over hydration) that concentrated simple sugar solution will not pass the gastric channels. Energy production is compromised and stomach distress is sure to follow.
The same problem occurs when an athlete combines a simple sugar fuel with a complex carbohydrate fuel. The beauty of complex carbs is that they will match body fluid osmolality, not at a 6-8% solution, but a more concentrated 15-18% solution.
Even at this seemingly too-high concentration complex carbohydrates (such as maltodextrins/glucose polymers) will empty the stomach at the same efficient rate as normal body fluids and provide substantially more calories (up to three times more) than simple sugar mixtures will.
Q: I’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes. What kind of diet should I be looking at, and what supplements may help me?
A: As far as diet is concerned, there’s an excellent article from Johns Hopkins Medicine. In that article there’s a link to the Mediterranean Diet, which, unsurprisingly, in 2023 received the #1 rating for “Best Diet Overall” for the 6th straight year. Following that diet as much as possible will be the most important thing you can do.
Regarding supplements, the magnesium in Essential Mg is excellent for a plethora of reasons; it provides so many benefits, including playing a role in stabilizing blood sugar. Studies have shown that magnesium participates in insulin secretion and function, and low magnesium levels are correlated with insulin resistance. Other research reveals that magnesium levels are significantly more common in people with diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance compared with the general population, and higher magnesium levels correlate with lower HbA1C (see What is HbA1C for more on HbA1C). Other research suggests that higher magnesium intake is associated with decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Another key nutrient for protecting against diabetes is the trace mineral chromium (Chromium GTF), and it works in tandem with the magnesium in Essential Mg. See A Powerful Pair for Insulin Resistance and Magnesium - The Key for Proper Insulin Function for more information.
Vitamin C is excellent for lowering post-meal blood sugar levels, elevated post-meal blood sugar level surges being especially problematic for prediabetics and diabetics. Of the dozens of naturally occurring compounds in citrus fruit (aka bioflavonoids), there is one bioflavonoid called hesperidin that is especially beneficial, with one research study concluding, “Digestion of hesperidin produces a compound called hesperetin along with other metabolites. These compounds are powerful free radical scavengers and have demonstrated anti-inflammatory, insulin-sensitizing, and lipid-lowering activity.” Our Endurance C is the best, most complete vitamin C on the market, and it includes an outstanding amount of hesperidin.
EndurOmega contains omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats are found in fish and some nuts and seed. Research concluded that “diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to promote weight loss, enhance insulin sensitivity, and reduce death from cardiovascular disease by reducing inflammation, improving lipid profiles, and reducing blood clotting. When omega-3 fats are incorporated into cell membranes, they make the cell surface more fluid and pliable and appear to enhance cells’ ability to remove glucose from the bloodstream.”
The r-alpha lipoic acid in Mito Caps plays numerous important roles in human health. Research shows that this powerful antioxidant decreases oxygen free radicals, which in excess promote endothelial dysfunction and contribute to diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease.
However, when simple sugars and complex carbs are consumed together or near each other, it increases the solution concentration beyond what either source can be efficiently digested at. In other words, when you consume simple sugars and complex carbohydrates together or within close proximity of each other you negate the efficient digestibility of either source. Once again, energy production will be compromised and a variety of stomach issues are likely to occur.