GU Energy Gel, Strawberry Banana Packet GU Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel is the energy gel that started it all. In 1993, Dr. Bill Vaughn developed the world's first energy gel to help his daughter perform better during ultra-marathons, and GU has been helping to propel the world's most successful extreme athletes to success ever since. GU Energy Gel sustains all forms of athletic activity with a highly compact, portable, and calorie-dense packet that is loaded with carbohydrates that can be rapidly absorbed. Branched-chain amino acids limit muscle fiber damage and increase speed of recovery, and extra electrolytes help maintain water balance. Some flavors feature caffeine to increase concentration. While the original formula has been tweaked and evolved over the years, the end result is still the same: GU Energy Gels fuel the best endurance athletes in the world. GU Original Energy Gel comes in a wide variety of great tasting flavors. Each packet contains 450mg of Amino acids, 100 calories, and at least 21g total carbs. levels longer with its proven carbohydrate formula (88% Complex. 12% Simple). Gu also maximizes muscles recovery with amino acids, fights free radicals with antioxidants, reduces inflammation with chamomile, and soothes the stomach with ginger. In 1991, our passionate little Berkeley-based sports nutrition company forever changed the way athletes re-fueled during exercise by introducing Gu Energy Gel. Gu finally made eating on the run possible and enjoyable! We take pride in our history but never let is top us from continually improving what we do. Today, look for Gu on race courses, at your favorite fun/bike/tri shop or in the hands of the top athletes on the planet. Gu, the best there is. 15 Before every 45. Hydrate along the way. A. How to Gu Properly: Training: Eat one Gu 15 minutes before and then one Gu every 30 to 45 minutes during training. Racing: Eat one Gu 45 minutes before the start, one Gu 15 minutes before the start and then one Gu every 30 to 45 minutes during the race. Always wash down Gu with a few gulps of Gu2O Sports Drink or water. And, as a guideline, drink 20 - 30 ounces of fluid per hour throughout training and racing. 24 pack Sports Street Marketing 800-400-1995 2006