I usually don’t use this stuff, but tried some samples today and it makes sense to use them as my weekends look like they’ll be trying to pack in longer rides (4 to 5hours each hopefully). Also I’m on a cal deficit so I do worry about messing up a workout day that’s quite tough because I messed fee…

Apart from energy content, can anyone educate me on the different purposes of SIS’s carb and electrolyte mixes? I’d presume that also their carb mix replenishes electrolytes, correct? Currently, I drink both, but more to have different tastes (taste-wise, I prefer the electrolyte mix).

I think one has carbs and the other doesn’t. So one is for fueling and one just for hydration. You might not want to get carbs in every bottle you drink, for example, when it’s hot. Or you might prefer separating your fuel from your hydration.

Sorry, I realize I wasn’t precise: SIS has electrolyte powder that has 36 g of carbs per portion (two scoops per 500 ml). Their energy powder has 47 g carbs (3 spoons per 500 ml). I also have their electrolyte tabs that have a negligible amount of carbs. Drinking one bottle of energy and one bottle …

Looks like Nuun takes the same approach, and even have an article with a link to research for why they do it that way. Skratch’s Hyper Hydration avoids sodium chloride too, and they talk about why . Meanwhile on the extreme end of rehydration (which is not strictly comparable to hydration during exe…

Ah, then, I can’t help you, that doesn’t make much sense to me either! Maybe just so people buy all of it…

[image] OreoCookie: Apart from energy content, can anyone educate me on the different purposes of SIS’s carb and electrolyte mixes? To sell more products.

I’ve not tried the salted caramel yet. I still have 2 bags of the chocolate here. But you recommend? Also, for an added protein kick, I mix min with Ripple (milk alternative)

I was fortunate enough to get to try the beta version of it and ordered some of the stick packs when it was first released. They just added it to their permanent lineup earlier this year. I’m still torn between this and the chocolate, but they are both very tasty.

Long time CarboPro user as a drink mix, but it’s completely out of stock these days (Damn Covid)! Tailwind sounds interesting with a LOT of great reviews online. Have you tried the Naked Unflavored option? For longer events, especially in warm weather … I’m not a fan of sweeter flavors.

UCAN in powder or bar form for carb and SIS or PowerBar zero carb electrolyte tablets.

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