FUSION GEL

● 2:1 Carbo

● Endurance energy

● Over 80 g/h

Carbohydrates or sugars are the body’s primary and most immediate sources of energy. They serve as daily fuel for the muscles and brain, becoming even more necessary during sports activities.

The human body has a limited supply of carbohydrates and glycogen, which are stored in the muscles and liver. An adult individual typically stores around 400-500 g, which is insufficient for high-intensity exercise lasting more than two hours.

To sustain prolonged physical activity efficiently and prevent fatigue, it is therefore crucial to replenish carbohydrates.

Fusion Gel provides 40 g of maltodextrin and fructose in a 1:1 ratio. These fast-absorbing simple sugars are ideal for sustaining energy requirements during intense and prolonged physical activity. Scientific studies confirm that consuming a high amount of sugars per hour maximizes muscle performance. To achieve this result, it is crucial to consume glucose and fructose rather than glucose alone.

This 1:1 ratio allows the muscles to absorb up to 90 g/h (grams per hour) of carbohydrates without causing intestinal discomfort. For even higher intake, we recommend X-Plosiv Pro Gel, which contains maltodextrin and fructose in a 2:1 ratio.

Until a few years ago, it was believed that the human body could not absorb more than 60 g/h of carbohydrates in the form of glucose. However, studies have shown that blending different carbohydrate sources enhances performance. In particular, consuming a 2:1 glucose-fructose blend enables absorption of up to 90 g/h, as the organism utilizes two different ways to transport sugars in the intestine. Glucose enters through the GLUT1 transporter, while fructose enters through the GLUT5 transporter.

Further studies have shown that to exceed 90 g/h – with professional competitive athletes now consuming up to 150 g/h – it is crucial to use a blend of sugars with a 1:1 ratio. 

Fusion Gel bypasses the stomach quickly and is rapidly absorbed. It has a light aromatic note, which facilitates an improved functional muscle balance.

Another aspect to keep in mind is the timing of carbohydrate consumption during physical activity. Specifically, in the first two hours of intense physical activity, when the glycogen reserve is still rather high, there is a tendency to prefer the 2:1 ratio. Beyond two hours, 1:1 ratio is preferred, likely due to fatigue and glycogen depletion.