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We previously discussed the background of sodium and alluded to its importance for exercise performance. In this blog we will do a deep dive into why sodium is generally important...

We previously discussed the background of caffeine and highlighted its use as an ergogenic aid. In this deep dive, we will cover the performance benefits of caffeine and how to...

This report focuses on the best value drink mixes available for purchase in the United States. We focused exclusively on carbohydrate contents and cost. This is not a report focused...

Best value energy gel: When compared to 2024, there has been no major shift in brands offering better value energy gel products. Carbs Fuel Original 50g Energy Gel remains in a class...

Within the sport nutrition community, it is currently accepted that the body can absorb and burn 90-120 grams of carbs per hour. So, how do we use this information to...

Adrian Macdonald, Two-time champion of the Leadville Trail 100 Run has one thing in the back of his mind this year: 15:42:59. The longstanding Leadville 100 record set by Matt Carpenter...

GOLDEN, Colo. (May 16th, 2024) — Carbs Fuel, a new player to the sports nutrition category, is following up on their high carbohydrate energy gel by launching its second product, a...

The science behind training your gut to handle high carbohydrate intake during exercise. Read through for a deep-dive on how to better prepare your body to consume large amounts of carbs...

As covered in our previous blog about the Evolution of Endurance Sports Fueling, recommendations for carbohydrate intake have seen a progressive increase from 60 grams per hour to 90 grams...

What is glycogen? Glycogen is the stored energy form of glucose found in the human body. Simply, glycogen is many glucose molecules strung together creating one large molecule that can...

What is an energy gel? Why should athletes consume energy gels? How do you make an energy gel? What is the approach Carbs Fuel took to create the original 50g energy...

Early research in the 1920s revealed that carbohydrates played an important role in athletic performance which contrasted much of the prevailing sentiment that protein was the most important source of...