The Hype of Maurten's Hydrogel Technology

Nowadays there are plentiful options for training and race day fuel. GU, Huma, Honey Stinger, Tailwind, Clif, Untapped...the list goes on. Among all of these names, though, there is one brand that has managed to set itself apart from the others. With its goal to create products that allow humans to become greater athletes, Maurten strives to solve the problems that limit human performance through heavily investing in research-driven development, focusing on both science and athlete feedback. 

Maurten continues to introduce cutting-edge fuel options, but they are perhaps best known for their Hydrogel Technology. What does that mean? Here is the breakdown to help you determine if Maurten could be an option for you:

Maurten's Hydrogel:

●      Encapsulates carbohydrates to carry them through the stomach - so they can be absorbed and used by the body faster.

●      Makes sports fuel easier to tolerate during high-intensity exercise.

●      Enables athletes to consume more carbohydrates per hour and sustain performance without stress in the stomach

●      Doesn't contain any added colors, preservatives, or flavors, which means less to irritate your gut.

●      Comes from only natural ingredients, specifically alginate - extracted from the cell walls of brown algae - and pectin - found in apples, lemons, carrots, and tomatoes.

The overall takeaway? Improved comfort and more carbs = better results in training and racing!

You can find Maurten's Hydrogel Technology in their Gel 100, Gel 100 Caf 100, and Gel 160. The numbers indicate the number of calories (and caffeine where applicable) in each packet. 

Whether or not you choose to give Maurten a try, be sure to fuel those long runs and race day for a more enjoyable experience!