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Product Comparison Chart: Get The Real Scoop!
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(kj/kcal) |
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infinIT Custom Blends |
28 - 63 |
527 - 1851/125-442 |
211 - 687 |
48 - 158 |
13 - 48 |
10 - 33 |
Up to 10 g |
No |
Optional |
200-300 |
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InfinIT Joe Friel Going Long
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45.7 |
837/200 |
340 |
98 |
27 |
20 |
5 |
Yes |
No |
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InfinIT Joe Friel Short & Fast
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25 |
433/103 |
255 |
48 |
10 |
13 |
0 |
Yes |
YES |
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InfinIT Joe Friel Heat Mix
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43 |
711/170 |
255 |
73 |
20 |
15.8 |
0 |
Yes |
No |
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High 5 Energy Source
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49 |
825/194 |
196 |
61 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Yes |
No |
325 mmol/Kg |
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High 5 X'Treme
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37 |
615/147 |
360 |
160 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Yes |
YES |
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High 5 4:1
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39 |
825/194 |
345 |
90 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
Yes |
No |
225 mmol/Kg |
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High 5 Isotonic
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39 |
656/155 |
341 |
135 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Yes |
No |
244 mmo/kg |
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Lucozade
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33 |
605/140 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
0 |
No |
No |
251 mmol/Kg |
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Isostar
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35 |
629/148 |
340 |
90 |
160 |
60 |
0 |
No |
No |
334 mmol/Kg |
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SIS Go Electrolyte
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37 |
612/144 |
230 |
60 |
23 |
5 |
0 |
No |
No |
157 mmol/Kg |
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SIS PSP22
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30 |
796/188 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
No |
No |
112 mmol/Kg |
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Gatorade Thirst Quencher
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30 |
494/118 |
233 |
63 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Yes |
No |
373 mmol/Kg |
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Gatorade Endurance
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30 |
494/118 |
423 |
190 |
13 |
6 |
0 |
No |
No |
295 mmol/Kg |
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PowerBar Sports Drink
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33 |
568/134 |
230 |
71 |
0 |
16 |
.2 |
Yes |
No |
329 mmol/Kg |
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Infinit Nutrition
Pros:
You decide. We Prepare. You Perform.
Custom blended especially for you/your requirements.
As many calories, electrolytes, protein and caffeine as you need.
Formula is Osmo-checked to ensure easy absorption
Multiple carbohydrate sources
Complete electrolyte profile including sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium
No artificial sweeteners
No colourings
100% natural flavourings
Website based backed up with friendly advice to help you get your formula just right!
Osmalality 200-300 makes it easily digestable.
Cons:
Our questionnaire will take you 2 minutes to fill in.
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High Five EnergySource
Pros:
Available in triathlon and running shops and via web
Includes sodium and potassium electrolytes
Multiple carbohydrate sources
Maltodextrin is the primary energy source
Cons:
Osmolality at 325 mmol/Kg is too high and makes it less easy to digest
Incomplete electrolyte profile, no magnesium
Contains fructose which can lead to irritation of the stomach lining over extended use
Flavour can be too strong for most athletes
Does not contain protein
No adjustability for personal requirements and preferences
Taste, over long periods and when warm
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Notes: n/a
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High5 Energy Source X'treme
Pros:
Available in triathlon and running shops and via web
Complete electrolyte profile
Multiple carbohydrate sources
Maltodextrin is used as the primary energy source
Contains caffeine and antioxidants
Cons:
Relatively expensive
Contains fructose which can lead to irritation of the stomach lining over extended use
Flavour can be too strong for most athletes
Does not contain protein
No adjustability for personal requirements and preferences
Taste, over long periods and when warm
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Notes: n/a
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High5 Energy Source 4:1
Pros:
Available in triathlon and running shops and via web
Includes sodium and potassium electrolytes
Multiple carbohydrate sources
Maltodextrin is used as the primary energy source
Osmolality 225 mmol/Kg makes it easily digestible
Cons:
Incomplete electrolyte profile, no magnesium
Contains fructose which can lead to irritation of the stomach lining over extended use
Flavour can be too strong for most athletes
Contains a high amount of protein that can lead to stomach distress in many athletes
No adjustability for personal requirements and preferences
Taste, over long periods and when warm
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Notes:
Pacific Health Labs (PHL) was the first company to use protein in a sports drink. The jury is still out as to the usefulness of protein during exercise. The study titled Effects of a Carbohydrate-Protein Beverage on Cycling Endurance and Muscle Damage in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise [36(7):1233-1238, July 2004 by SAUNDERS, MICHAEL J.; KANE, MARK D.; TODD, M. KENT] claims a 24% increase in endurance because of the introduction of protein.
We have two issues with the study. First, we consider their data incomplete since the experiment had no control placebo group to use as a baseline for comparing results. Second, the two solutions used in the study were not calorie-matched. The study contrast was between one 75% solution of Gatorade and one 7.5% solution WITH protein. It is impossible for us to draw the conclusion that it was the protein that made the performance difference because it might have been the additional calories in the protein that made the difference.
Here is the Gatorade position, and frankly we agree with most of it:
"We believe that research on the benefits of protein for performance to this point has been inconclusive. In fact, the same research group just presented a follow-up study at the 2004 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) meeting that showed contrasting results - no additional performance benefit of a carbohydrate-protein mixture. (B.C. Romano et al. Effect of 4:1 ratio of carbohydrate/protein beverage on endurance performance, muscle damage and recovery. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 36(5):S126, 2004)." Reference here
INFINIT Nutrition believes that protein has some benefit but does not have to be at a 4 to 1 ratio as claimed by PHL. Most serious athletes have difficulty processing large amounts of protein per serving at an elevated heart rate. Most athletes seem to do well with between 2 and 6 grams of protein per serving. This is a 10-20:1 carbohydrates to protein ratio depending on the amount of calories per serving. It is our belief that a lower amount of protein still carries the same benefits of increased performance, better recovery times and keeps you less hungry (a HUGE benefit) without the potential problems.
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High5 Isotonic
Pros:
Available in triathlon and running shops and via web
Includes sodium and potassium electrolytes
Multiple carbohydrate sources
Maltodextrin is used as the primary energy source
Osmolality 244 mmol/Kg makes it easily digestible
Cons:
Incomplete electrolyte profile, no magnesium
Contains fructose which can lead to irritation of the stomach lining over extended use
Flavour can be too strong for most athletes
Does not contain protein
No adjustability for personal requirements and preferences
Taste, over long periods and when warm
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Notes: n/a
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Lucozade Sport
Pros:
Widely available at supermarkets and leisure centres
Includes sodium and potassium electrolytes
Osmolality 251 mmol/Kg makes it easily digestible
Cons:
Contains artificial flavouring and sweeteners
Uses dextrose as the major energy source
Incomplete electrolyte profile, no magnesium
Contains a source of phenylalanine
No option for protein
No adjustability for personal requirements and preferences
Taste, over long periods and when warm
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Notes: n/a
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Isostar
Pros:
Available at sports and health retailers
Complete electrolyte profile
Cons:
Relatively expensive
Contains artificial flavouring and sweeteners
Uses sucrose as the major energy source
Osmolality at 334 mmol/Kg is too high and makes it less easy to digest
No option for protein
No adjustability for personal requirements and preferences
Taste, over long periods and when warm
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Notes: n/a
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SIS Go Electrolyte
Pros:
Available at cycling, running and outdoor retailers and via web
Complete electrolyte profile
Osmolality 157 mmol/Kg makes it easily digestible
Cons:
Maltodextrin used as the sole carbohydrate source
Contains artificial sweeteners
Contains aspartamine, a source of phenylalanine
No option for protein
No adjustability for personal requirements and preferences
Taste, over long periods and when warm
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Notes: n/a
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SIS PSP22 Energy
Pros:
Available at cycling, running and outdoor retailers and via web
Osmolality 112 mmol/Kg makes it easily digestible
Cons:
Contains artificial sweeteners
Contains aspartamine, a source of phenylalanine
No option for protein
No electrolytes
No adjustability for personal requirements and preferences
Taste, over long periods and when warm
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Notes: n/a
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Gatorade® Thirst Quencher
Pros:
Includes both sodium and potassium electrolytes
Readily available
Cons:
Low number of calories (118Kcal/499KJ per 500 ml serving)
Contains artificial flavours and colours
Contains fructose which can lead to irritation of the stomach lining over extended use
Uses fructose as a sweetener can cause stomach inflammation over extended use
Osmolality of 373 mmol/Kg too high and can lead to cramping, nausea and the shut down of absorption
Flavour can be too strong for most athletes
No option for protein
No adjustability for personal requirements and preferences
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Notes: Not a product to be used by serious athletes expecting performance from their nutrition. Its nutritional profile and ingredients are similar to many soft drinks. Usage over extended periods can result in stomach irritation and cramping known as “Gatorade® gut” because of the excessively high osmolality and use of fructose as a carbohydrate source.
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Gatorade® Endurance
Pros:
More complete electrolyte profile
Osmolality within acceptable limits
Does not use fructose
Cons:
Low number of calories per serving
Flavour can be too strong for most athletes
No option for protein
No adjustability for personal requirements and preferences
Not widely available in UK
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Notes: Notes: A vast improvement over the standard Gatorade formulation. At only 150 calories per /600ml/20 ounce serving it is difficult to get enough calories from Gatorade Endurance alone. No adjustability, you have to force yourself to drink more. Contains enough electrolytes for some athletes but the flavour can be too strong and grow tiresome after drinking it for several hours. To Gatorade's credit, (while not perfect) this is a much-improved product.
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Power Bar Performance
Pros:
Available at cycling, running and outdoor retailers and via web
Multiple carbohydrate sources
Complete electrolyte profile
Cons:
Contains only a small amount of protein
No adjustability for personal requirements and preferences
Comparison based on 500ml of energiser fluid.
Osmolality 329 mmol/Kg makes it less easy to digest
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Notes: n/a
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