{"product_id":"heed-sachets","title":"HEED -Steady Energy for Endurance","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/3085\/5496\/files\/No_Added_Sugar_480x480.png?v=1580379265\" alt=\"\" width=\"41\" height=\"49\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/3085\/5496\/files\/Vegan_Friendly_1_480x480.png?v=1580379329\" alt=\"\" width=\"49\" height=\"49\"\u003e  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/3085\/5496\/files\/Gluten_Free_1_480x480.png?v=1580379489\" alt=\"\" width=\"53\" height=\"46\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9192\/8555\/t\/19\/assets\/693675f6bf35--madeinusa-158d76.png?v=1653297674\" alt=\"made in usa\" width=\"55\" height=\"55\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9192\/8555\/t\/19\/assets\/693675f6bf35--kosher-c32bc9.jpg?v=1724269974\" alt=\"kosher\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ef1515;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #ee0000; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eNew to Hammer and want a quick start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/pages\/fuelling-guidelines\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e view here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eFollow our 5 Secrets to Successful fueling  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/3085\/5496\/files\/Hammer_UK_SOS_2025.pdf?v=1756814064\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eRead here   \u003c\/a\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eLooking for Heed Tubs \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/products\/citric-acid-free-sports-drink-heed-short-distance-fuel\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ehere  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(215, 57, 25);\"\u003eHEED for Cycling, Running \u0026amp; 2-Hour Races\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eHEED is designed for athletes who want \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003edrinkable energy during cycling, running and endurance training.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e It is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eideal for workouts and races lasting up to around 2–3 hours,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e making it a practical choice for club rides, sportives, time trials, running sessions, gym work and shorter endurance races. Each serving provides calories plus electrolytes, so it works well when you want one bottle that supports both energy and hydration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(177, 32, 32);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eWhy choose HEED?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIdeal for cycling, running and endurance training \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eBest suited to sessions and races \u003cstrong\u003eup to around 2–3 hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eProvides calories and electrolytes in one drink \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eLight-tasting and easy to sip regularly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eA practical choice when plain water is not enough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eFuel your training with \u003cstrong\u003eclean, long-lasting energy — no spikes, no gut issues.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eBest for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e sessions under 3 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eUse for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e steady energy + hydration support, subtle taste\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGood if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e you want something with Carbs and electrolytes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eStart with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e 1\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/collections\/energy-hydration\/products\/citric-acid-free-sports-drink-mixed-sachet-sampler-kit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e sampler pack \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eor\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/l6xq5ub9m4d6xkbq-27130855496.shopifypreview.com\/collections\/energy-hydration\/products\/fuelling-starter-pack-hammer-nutrition\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/collections\/energy-hydration\/products\/fuelling-starter-pack-hammer-nutrition\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eendurance fuel kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ePair with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/products\/raw-energy-bars-workout-race\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eBars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/l6xq5ub9m4d6xkbq-27130855496.shopifypreview.com\/collections\/protein-bars\/products\/hammer-energy-bar-kit\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\/\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/collections\/energy-gels\/products\/energy-gel-hammer-nutrition-gel\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e gel \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eif going over 2 hours \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneficial for healthy Teeth and Gums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThis makes it an ideal sports drink for\u003cstrong\u003e high intensity exercise.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEED\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely used by endurance athletes\u003cstrong\u003e(Running, Cycling and Triathlon) \u003c\/strong\u003elooking for a simple, easy-to-digest drink mix that supports hydration and steady energy throughout long workouts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #eb0f0f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eWHY HEED IS DIFFERENT FROM TYPICAL SPORTS DRINKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eMost sports drinks are built around\u003cstrong\u003e simple sugars\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eacidic\u003c\/strong\u003e flavouring agents. While these products may provide quick energy, they can also \u003cstrong\u003elead to rapid blood sugar spikes, crashes, and digestive discomfort during long workouts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eUnlike most commercial sports drinks, \u003cstrong\u003eHEED uses complex carbohydrates and balanced electrolytes and natural flavours to support sustained performance and stable blood sugar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eBenefits of HEED Sports Drink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e• Provides steady energy from complex carbohydrates\u003cbr\u003e• Supports hydration with balanced electrolytes\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eCitric acid free\u003c\/strong\u003e formula\u003cbr\u003e• No refined sugars\u003cbr\u003e• Light taste that is easy to drink during long workouts\u003cbr\u003e• Designed specifically for endurance athletes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eHow to Use HEED During Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eHEED is typically used during workouts lasting longer than one hour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGeneral guidelines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore training \u003c\/strong\u003e→ top up energy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eEndurance sessions (1–2 hours)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eMix one scoop of HEED with water and sip consistently during exercise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong endurance training (2+ hours)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse HEED regularly throughout the session and combine with additional electrolytes when necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIndividual needs may vary depending on body size, temperature and exercise intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eHEED vs typical sports drinks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eHEED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eSugary drinks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eSustained energy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eQuick spike + crash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eEasy digestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eCan cause stomach issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eStable blood sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eEnergy rollercoaster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 4; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eEndurance-focused\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eShort-term boost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eStop relying on sugar highs and hoping for the best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eSwitch to HEED steady, reliable energy — and feel the difference in your next session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eINGREDIENT BREAKDOWN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e2.0 = TAPIOCA Maltodextrin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e – Less processed, NON-GMO, lower mono and disaccharide content\/much higher percentage of polysaccharide content (courtesy of its lower Dextrose Equivalent), less sodium content, and even closer to the desired neutral pH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; box-sizing: border-box; scroll-margin-top: 149px; scroll-margin-bottom: 60px; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"box-sizing: border-box; scroll-margin-top: 149px; scroll-margin-bottom: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eClassic = Corn Maltodextrin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e – A high-glycemic index (GI) complex carbohydrate, ideal for providing fast-acting, long-lasting energy during exercise and for replenishing the body’s energy (glycogen) stores after exercise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; box-sizing: border-box; scroll-margin-top: 149px; scroll-margin-bottom: 60px; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"box-sizing: border-box; scroll-margin-top: 149px; scroll-margin-bottom: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eXylitol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e – This natural sweetener is found in a variety of fibrous fruits and vegetables. It promotes oral health, as it does not ferment and support the acid-producing bacteria that cause tooth decay. \u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; scroll-margin-top: 149px; scroll-margin-bottom: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eNOTE: It is believed that xylitol is unsafe for consumption by dogs; therefore, we do not recommend you feed your dog any xylitol-containing products, including HEED or Recoverite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; box-sizing: border-box; scroll-margin-top: 149px; scroll-margin-bottom: 60px; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"box-sizing: border-box; scroll-margin-top: 149px; scroll-margin-bottom: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eFull-spectrum electrolyte profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e – The complete profile of sodium, chloride, calcium, magnesium, and potassium helps maintain performance of many important bodily functions during exercise, while also helping protect against muscle cramping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; box-sizing: border-box; scroll-margin-top: 149px; scroll-margin-bottom: 60px; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"box-sizing: border-box; scroll-margin-top: 149px; scroll-margin-bottom: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eL-Carnosine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e – One of the most versatile and beneficial nutrients available. It buffers lactic acid during exercise and offers antioxidant support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; box-sizing: border-box; scroll-margin-top: 149px; scroll-margin-bottom: 60px; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"box-sizing: border-box; scroll-margin-top: 149px; scroll-margin-bottom: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eGlycine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e – This amino acid is beneficial for aiding with muscle tissue repair, protecting collagen in joints, and reducing joint pain. Additionally, glycine has a naturally sweet taste, contributing to HEED’s delicious flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; box-sizing: border-box; scroll-margin-top: 149px; scroll-margin-bottom: 60px; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"box-sizing: border-box; scroll-margin-top: 149px; scroll-margin-bottom: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eL-Tyrosine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e – Aids in the functioning of the adrenal, pituitary, and thyroid glands, which are responsible for the production and regulation of numerous key hormones. This contributes to increased performance levels and decreased recovery time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; box-sizing: border-box; scroll-margin-top: 149px; scroll-margin-bottom: 60px; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"box-sizing: border-box; scroll-margin-top: 149px; scroll-margin-bottom: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eManganese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e – This trace mineral is necessary for optimal muscle cell enzyme reactions and for the conversion of fatty acids and protein into energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: white; box-sizing: border-box; scroll-margin-top: 149px; scroll-margin-bottom: 60px; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"box-sizing: border-box; scroll-margin-top: 149px; scroll-margin-bottom: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eChromemate® brand chromium polynicotinate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e – This trace mineral helps regulate blood sugar and plays a vital role in the synthesis of glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #e51010;\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(212, 28, 28);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIs HEED a sports drink without citric acid?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eYes, HEED is a sports drink formulated without citric acid, making it a useful choice for athletes looking for an alternative to many conventional sports drinks. Always check the current ingredient list on the product page before ordering, especially if you have a specific sensitivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(206, 39, 39);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIs HEED good for cyclists?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eYes. HEED is a good option for cyclists who want calories and electrolytes in one bottle during training rides, sportives, time trials and shorter races. It is especially useful for rides lasting up to around 2–3 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(197, 27, 27);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIs HEED an energy drink for 2-hour races?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eYes. HEED is well suited to 2-hour races and hard training sessions because it provides drinkable calories and electrolytes without needing a separate gel or food source for shorter endurance efforts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(190, 30, 30);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIs HEED a sports drink without citric acid?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eYes, HEED is formulated without citric acid, making it a useful choice for athletes looking for an alternative to many conventional sports drinks. Always check the current ingredient list before ordering if you have a specific sensitivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(200, 30, 30);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between HEED and Perpetuem?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eHEED is best suited to shorter workouts and races up to around 2–3 hours.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/products\/long-distance-energy-drink-perpetuem-2-0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(206, 28, 28);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Perpetuem \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eis designed for longer endurance events where athletes need more sustained fuel from carbohydrate, protein and healthy fat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #ee0000; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eCan Perpetuem and Heed be used in a hydration pack's bladder?\u003cspan style=\"text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eQ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e Can Perpetuem and HEED be used in a hydration pack's bladder without clogging it up?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e While both products can be used in a hydration pack bladder, because Perpetuem is a bit thicker by nature--with its complex carbs, protein, and healthy fat--it has the greater potential to clog. HEED is just an all-carbohydrate fuel, no protein or fat, so it's easier mix in and consume from a hydration pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #ee0000; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eWhat is Taurine and what is its purpose in Cherry Bomb Heed?\u003cspan style=\"text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eTaurine is an amino acid found throughout the body, but especially in muscle and nerve tissue. Taurine assists in regulating heartbeat and muscle contractions, and levels of neurotransmitters in the brain. It is also essential for the proper use of electrolytic minerals—calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium—and ensures proper muscle function. Taurine also increases concentration and focus without stimulating the nervous system. Perhaps most important to athletes, taurine supplementation is correlated with increases in VO2 max and time to exhaustion due to its ability to buffer lactic acid and maintain healthy pH levels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #ee0000; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eIs Heed safe for young athletes?\u003cspan style=\"text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eQ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e Is HEED safe for young athletes to use during exercise and competitions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e HEED is not only 100% safe for young athletes, it's an undeniably a better choice than the plethora of sports drinks available, ones that contain loads of refined sugar and citric acid, as well as artificial sweeteners, flavors, and colors. HEED contains the complex carbohydrate maltodextrin (not refined sugars) and two natural sweeteners - xylitol and stevia - which are not only safe, but also beneficial to teeth and gums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #ee0000; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eWhy do you use Maltodextrin instead of sugar in your fuels?\u003cspan style=\"text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eHere are the benefits of maltodextrin, along with information about its effects on insulin during exercise and shortly after it’s been completed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.1pt;\"\u003eThe \u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/maltodextrin-the-superior-carbohydrate-for-endurance-athletes?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=81e145055\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eBenefits of Maltodextrin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #ee0000; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #ee0000; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eDoes Heed contain any diary product, and is it gluten-free?\u003cspan style=\"text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eHEED contains no dairy and is 100% gluten-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #ee0000; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eWhy did the sodium content increase in Heed?\u003cspan style=\"text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eQ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e Why did the sodium content increase in HEED? Did you add more salt to the product?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e The latest HEED formulation contains 150mg of sodium per serving instead of the original 60mg per serving. We believe that this amount, especially when combined with the balanced blend of the other electrolytic minerals in HEED, will serve more athletes under more conditions. We made sure not to overdo it on the sodium content, however, and 150mg per serving is still a much more reasonable amount as compared to most of the sports drink mixes currently available (including one that has an obscenely high 900mg of sodium per serving).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #232325; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eWe did not add more salt (sodium chloride) to the product, but instead added a specific amount of sodium phosphate, a remarkable compound that, among its other benefits, has no peer when it comes to buffering excess acidity (which causes that burning sensation we all hate) while extending endurance by helping maintain optimal blood and muscle pH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #ee0000;\"\u003eWhy did you switch to a Tapioca-derived maltodextrin for heed 2.0?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eOur carbohydrate-containing fuels used a corn-derived maltodextrin (complex carbohydrate), which was actually a very good maltodextrin. However, we found that tapioca (cassava root)-derived maltodextrin offers the following advantages over corn-derived maltodextrin, which is why we made the switch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #ee0000;\"\u003eKey advantages o\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ef\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/six-reasons-why-tapioca-is-tops?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=39802346a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e tapioca-derived maltodextrin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #ee0000;\"\u003eWhen would i use Heed or Perpetuem?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eHEED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e is a “carbohydrate only” drink mix that is great for bouts of exercise up to 2–3 hours in duration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/products\/long-distance-energy-drink-perpetuem-2-0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003ePerpetuem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a “carb + protein + healthy fat” drink mix that is ideal for longer-duration workouts and races.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe inclusion of protein in Perpetuem helps to satisfy the 10–15% of energy that must come from protein\/amino acids during long-duration exercise. Without this protein donation, the body is forced to cannibalise its lean muscle tissue to satisfy this small percentage of energy requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eThat decreases exercise performance, due to the excess amount of fatigue-causing ammonia that is produced, and it will also cause recovery after exercise to be significantly longer because there is a greater percentage of broken down muscle tissue that needs repairing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe healthy fat added to the Perpetuem formula gives the body a cue of sorts to let it know that it’s not depriving it of fat (the “you have to eat fat to burn fat” train of thought). As a result, the body releases its fatty acid stores more liberally so that the calories from them can be used to create energy more consistently and efficiently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eAs you can see, Perpetuem is a very complete “meal in a bottle” fuel for endurance exercise. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #ee0000;\"\u003eShould i use Hammer Gel or Heed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eEither — it’s your preference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eBoth products are ideal for use during exercise of any intensity lasting up to 2–3 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eHAMMER GEL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eHammer 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eOffered in 12 flavours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApple-Cinnamon, Banana, Chocolate, Espresso, Montana Huckleberry, Orange, Raspberry, Tropical, Vanilla, Nocciola (Hazelnut-Chocolate), Peanut Butter, and Peanut Butter-Chocolate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eCaffeine content:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEspresso contains 50mg, and Tropical contains 25mg of caffeine per serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eHEED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eHEED is a powdered sports drink mix. It is the best choice for athletes who do \u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e like drinking plain water while exercising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eHEED comes in three flavours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCherry Bomb, Lemon-Lime, Orange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eCaffeine content:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCherry Bomb contains 25mg of caffeine per serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eEither product can be used as a partial source of calories during ultra-distance events to provide variety and flavour to your primary fuel sources, Perpetuem and\/or Sustained Energy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #ee0000;\"\u003eWhat’s the difference between Heed and Endurolytes or Endurolytes fizz?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eEvery scoop of HEED contains 110 calories and about the same amount of electrolytes as found in one Endurolytes capsule or approximately one-half tablet of Endurolytes Fizz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eNeither of these two electrolyte replenishment products is a calorie source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eMost athletes will fulfil all their calorie needs, as well as at least some of their electrolyte needs for an hour, with one to two scoops of HEED in a water bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eHeavier athletes and\/or athletes competing in hot-weather conditions will oftentimes need additional electrolyte mineral support via additional Endurolytes capsules or Endurolytes Fizz tablets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f51414;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #000000;\"\u003eHeed Vs Fizz \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/electrolytes-vs-sports-drinks\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ehere \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eIn simple terms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eHEED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e = Calories + electrolytes \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eEndurolytes \/ Endurolytes Fizz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e = Electrolytes only \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #ee0000;\"\u003eHow much Heed do I need per hour?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eQ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e I'm a 200-pound athlete, MTB and road cyclist. How much HEED do I need per hour?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e Most athletes weighing around 200 pounds find that \u003cb\u003e1.5 to 1.75 scoops of HEED\u003c\/b\u003e (165–192.5 calories) is an excellent amount on a per-hour basis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eAlso, keep in mind that this will provide the equivalent of \u003cb\u003e1.5 to about 2 Endurolytes capsules\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eAthletes in that weight range, and especially in warmer weather, usually need an additional \u003cb\u003e2–3 capsules of Endurolytes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(up to \u003cb\u003e4 additional capsules\u003c\/b\u003e in really hot weather) to fulfil electrolyte mineral needs much more completely. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eHow do I determine the equivalent of one scoop of Heed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eNo scoop? No problem. With the following conversion information, your “Where did my scoop go?” problems are resolved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eHEED 2.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e1 Level Scoop (39cc)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e = \u003cb\u003e2 tbsp + 1¾ tsp\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Serving Size: 1 Scoop)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eHEED Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e1 Level Scoop (60cc)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e = \u003cb\u003e4 tbsp + ½ tsp\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Serving Size: 1 Scoop) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #ee0000;\"\u003eAre there any concerns with pre-mixing Heed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eQ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e Are there any concerns with pre-mixing HEED with water, say 24 hours in advance?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e If you pre-mix a bottle of HEED and keep it refrigerated, it will not lose any of its potency or beneficial properties for \u003cb\u003e24–36 hours\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe taste will be somewhat flat, and a small amount of the electrolyte minerals and flavouring crystals may have separated and settled to the bottom. If this is the case, simply give the bottle a good shake prior to consumption. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #ee0000;\"\u003eI noticed that the flavour is very light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eQ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e I have been using HEED for about a month already, with great results and it’s an excellent product. I noticed that the flavour is very light for one scoop in a 24-ounce bottle. Is that normal? Is the light flavour due to the low sugar in the product?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e The light flavour is by design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eWhen we were in the beginning stages of formulating HEED, the main complaint we heard from athletes was that all the other sports drinks currently available were too sweet, so that was one major thing we worked on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eWe always use maltodextrin (complex carbs) in our fuels, and that starch-like carbohydrate is not very sweet to begin with. We wanted to give the product a bit of sweetness, but adding sugar or artificial sweeteners was not an option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eInstead, we opted to use a small amount of xylitol and stevia. Both of these sweeteners are undeniably better options than sugar or artificial ingredients. They are actually good for teeth and gums, and because they are both several times sweeter than sugar, only a small amount was needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe result is a sports drink that is not short on calories (110 per scoop), but comes without that unpleasant overly sweet and syrupy taste. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eQ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e What is Hammer Nutrition’s response to the recent headlines about xylitol\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand its supposed negative effects on cardiovascular health?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"603\" data-start=\"316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"322\" data-start=\"316\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e There have been a lot of headlines about xylitol lately. However, we find that they are overly sensationalistic and do not consider much of the actual study. These headlines are simply scare tactics and do not help people who are looking for reliable and legitimate information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"626\" data-start=\"610\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: #ee0000;\"\u003eOur position\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis study, like the erythritol study, shows only an association between xylitol and heart risk—and it is a very weak one. It does \u003cstrong data-end=\"767\" data-start=\"760\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e show that xylitol caused or causes a higher incidence of heart attack, stroke, or death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1218\" data-start=\"860\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe information below, along with other variables not included in the study, would make the research more reliable. Dr. F. Perry Wilson said about the erythritol study (done by the same research team) that we should not look at the results in isolation. Even if erythritol increases risk, it is still replacing sugar, which likely has worse health effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1269\" data-start=\"1225\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; color: #ee0000;\"\u003eRed flags and flaws in the Xylitol study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; color: #ee0000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e1.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eXylitol is found in fruits and some vegetables and is naturally produced by the body. Calling it an artificial sweetener is incorrect. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e2.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe study measured naturally occurring xylitol in the blood of over 3,000 participants after fasting. People in the top 25% of xylitol levels had about double the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death over three years compared to those in the lowest 25%. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eThis conclusion is based on just \u003cstrong data-end=\"1731\" data-start=\"1711\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eone blood sample\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e3.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe study looked at xylitol levels in the blood, not xylitol intake from diet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eNo dietary history was recorded before or during the 3-year follow-up. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eAs Dr. Leonardo Sodre noted, the study did not evaluate xylitol consumption, only its presence in the blood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"2018\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e4.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eMost participants (average age 64) were already very unhealthy. Many had:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eObesity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eDiabetes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eHypertension \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eCardiovascular disease \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eHeart attack history \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eCoronary heart disease \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eStenosis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eHeart failure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2424\" data-start=\"2274\" style=\"margin-left: .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eMany were also taking statins, which reduce cardiovascular risk but can increase coronary artery calcification—linked to higher cardiovascular risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e5.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eThis was an \u003cstrong data-end=\"2464\" data-start=\"2441\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eobservational study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it can only show an association, not cause and effect. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eIt does not prove xylitol caused heart attack, stroke, or death. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eObservational studies are lower-quality evidence and are more prone to bias. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 1.0in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif;\"\u003eImportant factors like health status and diet were not properly considered. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eOther useful products and electrolytes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #dc1818;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #dc1818;\" href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/collections\/electrolytes\/products\/low-sodium-anti-cramp-capsules\"\u003eEndurolytes Electrolyte Capsules\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #dc1818;\" href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/collections\/energy-gels\/products\/energy-gel-hammer-nutrition-gel\"\u003eHammer Gel Energy Gel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #dc1818;\" href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/products\/long-distance-energy-drink-perpetuem-2-0\"\u003ePerpetuem Endurance Fuel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #dc1818;\" href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/products\/long-distance-energy-drink-perpetuem-2-0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eRelated Guides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eHow to Fuel for an olympic distance triathlon\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/how-to-fuel-guide-olympic-distance-triathlon\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ehere \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/how-to-fuel-guide-olympic-distance-triathlon?_pos=28\u0026amp;_sid=bc2772687\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eElectrolytes vs Sports Drinks where to start \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/pages\/fuelling-guidelines?_pos=11\u0026amp;_sid=2ec0b1f7a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Inter',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eBest Hydration for Marathon Training \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hammernutrition.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/test?_pos=15\u0026amp;_sid=69966f43a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; 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