We know it is not enough
to just look at the fluid in-take during long physical activities, but
also energy supplements in the form of carbohydrates.
The choice of
carbohydrate is essential if you are to achieve your best results and
avoid stomach problems. If you choose a carbohydrate which is well
broken down i.e. a short molecular structure such as sugar or glucose
syrup, the possibility of experiencing stomach problems is increased.
On the other hand if you choose a carbohydrate which is of similar
structure to starch i.e. a long molecular structure like you have made
a winning choice.
To explain this more
simply, the more broken-down a starch is the higher osmolality it has
in a water solution. Osmolality affects the stomach in such a way that
a high osmolality gives a slower rate of passage through the stomach.
Besides that water is retained in the stomach longer as a high
osmolality binds water to it through something called osmotic effect.
Solutions that have a
lower osmolality than blood are called hypotonic. The more hypotonic a
solution is the quicker it passes through the stomach into the
intestine where energy uptake occurs. It is also possible that a low
osmolality can have a beneficial effect working as a pump into the
blood stream.
Vitargo has the lowest
osmolality on the market that gives an ultra-hypotonic solution.
Vitargo minimises the
risk of stomach problems and yet is a winning choice in the hunt for
quick energy!
Osmolality
results are given in mOsm/kg
These results were achieved by mixing the products in distilled water.
This was done because tap water's hardness varies and can affect the
osmolality values by about 5 - 15 units.Recommended carbohydrate
concentration in a solution during activity is 5-8%. Note that Vitargo
CL has a lower osmolality at 15% tthan Maxim Original has at 5%.
Loading /
re-loading
Clinical studies at the Karolinska Institute, Sweden, shows that
Vitargo loads and re-loads carbohydrates more effectively than ordinary
sport/carbohydrate drinks. The explanation as to why Vitargo is so much
better than the others differs according to different researchers, but
the fact remains that Vitargo is the quickest and most effective way to
reset the energy balance in the body.
Those who first noticed
the difference between Vitargo and other carbohydrate supplements were
athletes in physically demanding endurance sports such as triathlon,
marathon, cross country skiing and cycling. They found that they lasted
longer, recovered quicker and the number of infections and over
training symptoms decreased.
In other words if you try
Vitargo products once, then you're locked. Elite athletics is all about
winning, with focused training and Vitargo you have all the tools you
need for success.
Nutritional
Information (per 100g)
Energy value 1550 kJ/370 kcal
Protein <0.5g
Carbohydrate 92g
Of which barley starch 90g
Of which simple carbohydrates 0g
Fat 0g
Sodium 360mg
Potassium 105mg
Calcium 140mg
Megnesium 55 mg
Ingredients
Barley starch (Vitargo), citric acid, natural flavouring, sweeteners
(aspartam, acesulfam-K).
Contains a source of
phenylalanine.
Flavour: Pink Grapefruit
DIRECTIONS
FOR USE:
1 portion (75 g) = 1.5 dl powder. Mixed in water (700 –
1000ml)
Pro-longed
exercise: 1 portion mixed in 7 dl of water to be
consumed during one hour of activity.
Team sports:
drink 1 portion mixed in 800 – 100ml of water during match.
During
exercise, as sports drink: 1 portion mixed in 700
– 1000ml dl of water.
Recovery:
1 portion mixed in 700ml of water of milk directly after exercise.