Crown Sport Nutrition Energy Gum Bar Cola + Caffeine , 12 x 30 grams

Energy GUM Bar + Caffeine is a premium gummy bar with a high-quality composition that provides all the necessary ingredients to enhance your performance during training and competition. It's an adaptation of our Energy Gel + Caffeine in a gummy bar format: 30g with a superb, easy-to-chew texture that's easy to swallow, preventing gastrointestinal issues. It contains two carbohydrate sources: dextrose (in the form of glucose syrup) and sucrose. However, sucrose provides three types of carbohydrates, as it's a source of glucose and fructose. These are essential because carbohydrate intake during exercise has been shown to improve performance (Cermak, NM et al., SM. 2013; Pochmuller, M. et al., JISSN. 2016). Furthermore, recent research has shown that a high carbohydrate intake during exercise, especially prolonged exercise (>2.5 h), improves neuromuscular function (Urdampilleta, A et al. Nutrients. 2020) and also enhances post-workout recovery, both in terms of muscle damage and energy, because it shortens glycogen resynthesis time (Viribay, A. et al. Nutrients. 2020). But in addition to the combination of carbohydrates, our exceptional formula offers even more benefits, as we have also incorporated: Minerals: Better known as electrolytes or salts, especially sodium (Na), which is the mineral we lose most through sweat and is essential for maintaining hydration during physical activity (each bar provides approximately 112 mg) (NDA Panel. EFSA Journal. 2011). They also provide potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg), the loss of which may be implicated in the onset of muscle cramps. These minerals have been added in the form of highly bioavailable salts, such as magnesium citrate. Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs): It has been shown that consuming these amino acids along with carbohydrates during training reduces markers of muscle damage (Valentine, RJ et al., JSSNEM. 2008). Branched-chain amino acids are also highly oxidized by muscle, meaning they are used as an energy source, decreasing glycogen utilization in favor of fat. Furthermore, consuming these amino acids during exercise reduces Central Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), meaning it decreases the production of serotonin (a neurotransmitter related to symptoms of fatigue and mood) (Kerksick, CM et al., JSSN. 2018). Arginine: This amino acid, in addition to being a precursor to Nitric Oxide (NO), reduces lactate concentration and improves aerobic capacity. Furthermore, as a glucogenic amino acid, it can be used by muscles as an extra energy source. Taurine: Among other effects, it has antioxidant, metabolic, and ergogenic properties (Galloway, SDR et al., JAP. 2008). Its intake, along with the other ingredients, has been shown to improve muscle endurance during exercise (Hoffman, JR et al., JCSR. 2008). It stabilizes cell membranes, facilitating the passage of potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium across them (Bouckenooghe, T. et al., CNMC. 2006). Caffeine and Guarana: We have added caffeine (in pure