{"id":106344,"date":"2025-05-16T13:14:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T13:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/106344\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T13:14:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T13:14:15","slug":"energy-gel-labels-may-be-misleading-new-study-finds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/106344\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Gel Labels May Be Misleading, New Study Finds"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"css-1wk73g0 emevuu60\">\n<li data-node-id=\"0.0\">A new study published in Human Kinetics Journals found that many popular energy gels contain significantly fewer calories than stated on their labels, though carbohydrate content was generally accurate.<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"0.1\">Discrepancies in energy gel calories can lead to energy deficits during endurance activities, potentially causing early fatigue and compromised performance. <\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"0.2\">Experts emphasizes the importance of training with specific nutrition products to adapt to any inconsistencies and minimize performance issues.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Fueling during a long endurance workout, whether it be during a cycling race or your weekly long run, is one of the best ways to prevent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/uk\/fitness\/running\/a64618331\/hitting-a-wall-bonking-running\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/uk\/fitness\/running\/a64618331\/hitting-a-wall-bonking-running\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"bonking\" data-node-id=\"2.1\" class=\"body-link css-7bauu1 emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">bonking<\/a> or hitting the wall (when you run out of energy during an activity). Experts generally recommend consuming about 30 grams of carbohydrates (CHO) every 30 to 45 minutes for workouts lasting over 60 to 90 minutes (usually in the form of energy gels or chews, which are portioned out specifically for this purpose). Sounds pretty straight forward, right? <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">However, gels from many popular sports nutrition brands contained significantly fewer calories than what\u2019s stated on the label, according to a recent study in <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.humankinetics.com\/view\/journals\/ijsnem\/35\/2\/article-p162.xml?content=abstract-nts\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/journals.humankinetics.com\/view\/journals\/ijsnem\/35\/2\/article-p162.xml?content=abstract-nts\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Human Kinetics Journals\" data-node-id=\"3.1\" class=\"body-link css-7bauu1 emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Human Kinetics Journals<\/a>. So, what does it mean for your performance when a seemingly consistent option for mid-workout fuel might not be so reliable?<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"body-tip css-13fzjfi emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"4.0\">Meet the expert:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jasonmachowsky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.jasonmachowsky.com\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Jason Machowsky,\" data-node-id=\"4.2\" class=\"body-link css-7bauu1 emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Jason Machowsky,<\/a> RD, CSCS, is an exercise physiologist and board-certified sports dietitian. <\/p>\n<p><strong data-node-id=\"6.0\">What Mislabeled Running Supplements Mean For Your Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">The 2024 study analyzed eight different gels from eight major brands\u2014<a 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different.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">One product from Spring Energy (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Awesome-Energy-Triathlon-Endurance-Athletes\/dp\/B09TVCT5T8\/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1AJ7E49MT25YZ&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zVWDdXjx-3lcQ1zra3NoQGuO8jipl0oD4gwKqIEpnh2ozLFj6Ly-N5BAxy-UERuYMfBT4_WjUEaG7Syls_HnHi1I48bUtUCoreMiN-DENGRTmZlnbk1MtGNk4AYQwpt-SpM_7VTmiTPQip1RygEXkDV7_ESiMrSZ8WZMMU9_YmY-DF5HxtI8SYE1tHcu4-yNS8WYMl1VuaTs24it1vGQ_25d9qY2QZfm1ocm7aYCz9St5LtkBgSHLQj30cqeHImcRE9z8Muvbayqvz8Es1JKvcMfD1N2c7PHUpYd3kyX4Dk.iigxPJARYS3oBaX-6G9x2f0IbqDx3xQX7o40yq6DAqY&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=spring+energy&amp;qid=1746632468&amp;sprefix=spring+energy%2Caps%2C113&amp;sr=8-6&amp;tag=womenshealth-auto-20\" target=\"_blank\" 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data-vars-ga-product-price=\"$0.00\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"3b421cf5-f05b-4190-b3ba-037dd72e6be6\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | (not set)\" class=\"body-link product-links css-7bauu1 e1aq0z090\">Cinnamon Apple Pie Vegan Gel-Awesome Sauce<\/a>) was a major outlier, containing about 71 percent fewer calories (53 kcal vs. 180 kcal) and 72 percent less CHO (12.5 grams vs. 45 grams) than its label claimed.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">\u201cIf the serving of most products are about 25 grams of carbs and 100 calories, that means it could actually contain 20 to 30 grams of carbs and 80 to 120 calories,\u201d says Jason Machowsky, a sports dietitian and registered clinical exercise physiologist who is not affiliated with the study. While these small differences could add up over time during longer events, most people don\u2019t need to worry about these small variations affecting their performance on a race day, especially if they have practiced with the type of nutrition they plan to use, he says. \u201cIdeally people would have been training with these products over time and made any necessary adjustments prior to the actual race day. So even if accuracy is off, they\u2019ve in essence already adapted to and accommodated for it.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Related Stories<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"11\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">However, extreme inaccuracies, like that of Spring Energy\u2019s gel, might be problematic.\u201cThe implications could be profound. Athletes using these products during exercise would experience a gross mismatch between their perceived and actual energy and CHO intake. This could predispose them to early fatigue and low blood sugar and compromise their performance,\u201d the study authors concluded in their research.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Since the inaccuracies came to light, Spring Energy has <a href=\"https:\/\/myspringenergy.com\/pages\/product-inconsistencies?srsltid=AfmBOooSxFthsJ_8DulBqCZRBU0Np_NS6ER1jQIkMRApZiHXxBtwS-yp\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/myspringenergy.com\/pages\/product-inconsistencies?srsltid=AfmBOooSxFthsJ_8DulBqCZRBU0Np_NS6ER1jQIkMRApZiHXxBtwS-yp\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"acknowledged the problem and reformulated its products\" data-node-id=\"12.1\" class=\"body-link css-7bauu1 emevuu60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acknowledged the problem and reformulated its products<\/a>. Still, according to the researchers, this should serve as a cautionary tale for athletes. \u201cWe urge [athletes] to remain vigilant, carefully consider the content and quality of their foods and supplements, and generally take more ownership of their sports nutrition,\u201d they wrote.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-node-id=\"13.0\"><strong data-node-id=\"13.0.0\">Labeling issues in the supplement world are nothing new.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"previous-research-has-found-similar-discrepancies-in-products-likeprotein-powders-bars-and-even-fish-oil-supplements-the-authors-of-this-study-were-prompted-to-investigate-after-athletes-reported-fluctuating-energy-levels-when-using-spring-energys-products\" data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"14\" class=\"body-text css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Previous research has found similar discrepancies in products like <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1576255&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Farticles%2Fs41598-023-42084-3\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-023-42084-3\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"protein\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"008a5678-701b-4cdd-b0d5-2f4cca6ec42f\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-node-id=\"14.1\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-023-42084-3\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-023-42084-3\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1576255&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Farticles%2Fs41598-023-42084-3\" data-affiliate-network=\"{&quot;afflink_redirect&quot;:&quot;\/_p\/afflink\/uJOz\/nature-authentication-of-protein-fat-carbohydrates&quot;,&quot;site_id&quot;:&quot;6b499c58-dc46-4f93-80b3-25265395e77a&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Skimlinks&quot;}}\" data-vars-ga-product-price=\"$0.00\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"8740cba8-1bca-4daf-83cf-63e194d4b8b5\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | (not set)\" class=\"body-link product-links css-7bauu1 e1aq0z090\">protein<\/a> powders, bars, and even fish oil <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2023\/09\/01\/1197344236\/fish-oil-labels-are-misleading-new-study-shows\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2023\/09\/01\/1197344236\/fish-oil-labels-are-misleading-new-study-shows\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"supplements\" data-node-id=\"14.3\" class=\"body-link css-7bauu1 emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">supplements<\/a>. The authors of this study were prompted to investigate after athletes reported fluctuating energy levels when using Spring Energy\u2019s products.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"15\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Unlike prescription drugs, dietary supplements don\u2019t require FDA approval before hitting shelves. The agency only steps in after the fact\u2014monitoring for safety and acting primarily in response to complaints. That delayed oversight leaves plenty of room for inaccurate labeling, which can be especially problematic for athletes relying on precise nutrition to perform. It raises a bigger question: How do we know what\u2019s actually in the products we\u2019re taking? <\/p>\n<p><strong data-node-id=\"16.0\">What Nutrition Experts Want You To Look For (And Avoid) In Energy Gels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"17\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">Checking with third party testing companies like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfsport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.nsfsport.com\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"NSF for Sport\" data-node-id=\"17.1\" class=\"body-link css-7bauu1 emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">NSF for Sport<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/choice.wetestyoutrust.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/choice.wetestyoutrust.com\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Informed Choice\" data-node-id=\"17.3\" class=\"body-link css-7bauu1 emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">Informed Choice<\/a>, which test products to ensure the accuracy and safety, is a helpful way to decide which sports nutrition products and supplements to use, says Machowsky. \u201cIt\u2019s not foolproof, but it shows brands are committed to having portions of their batches tested for purity,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"18\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">When choosing a gel you should look for one that fits your nutritional needs, has a flavor and texture you like, only contains the target nutrients (a.k.a. is not a cocktail of supplements), has as few additives as possible, and can be carried and easily accessed during activity, says Machowsky. This study found Gu Energy, Honey Stinger, Maurten, and Science in Sport to be the most accurate to their labels in terms of how many carbs and calories they contained. However, be sure to test out any product during training and don\u2019t use anything new on race day. If a gel doesn\u2019t seem consistent or working for you, try something else.<br data-node-id=\"18.1\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-theme-key=\"base-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00CQ7QDQA?tag=womenshealth-auto-20\" aria-label=\"$49 at Amazon for Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, 24-Count, Assorted Flavors\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00CQ7QDQA\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00CQ7QDQA\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00CQ7QDQA?tag=womenshealth-auto-20\" 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data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"f3cf6ea2-5dc0-4072-adcb-dc25875b0945\" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand=\"GU Energy\" data-vars-ga-gallery-display=\"list\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | On Sale\" data-vars-ga-sku=\"B00CQ7QDQA\" data-vars-ga-magento-tracking=\"1\" class=\"product-image-link ebgq4gw0 e1b8bpvs0 css-g6od0w e1c1bym14\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/on-sale.3a06470.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"On Sale\" title=\"On Sale\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><img  alt=\"Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, 24-Count, Assorted Flavors\" title=\"Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, 24-Count, Assorted Flavors\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1651547746-51gLyuYr2JL._SL500_.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a>GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, 24-Count, Assorted FlavorsCredit: Courtesy of Retailer<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-theme-key=\"base-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08BKSBMV6?tag=womenshealth-auto-20\" aria-label=\"$16 at Amazon for Organic Fruit Smoothie Energy Gel\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08BKSBMV6\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08BKSBMV6\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08BKSBMV6?tag=womenshealth-auto-20\" data-affiliate-network=\"{&quot;site_id&quot;:&quot;6b499c58-dc46-4f93-80b3-25265395e77a&quot;,&quot;metadata&quot;:{&quot;links&quot;:{&quot;default&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08BKSBMV6?tag=womenshealth-auto-20&quot;,&quot;sem&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08BKSBMV6?tag=wh-lift-20&quot;,&quot;social&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08BKSBMV6?tag=wh-soc-lift-20&quot;}},&quot;network&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;},&quot;product_metadata&quot;:null,&quot;afflink_redirect&quot;:&quot;\/_p\/afflink\/uJQ1\/amazon-honey-stinger-organic-fruit-smoothie&quot;}\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"$16 at Amazon\" data-vars-ga-media-role=\"1\" data-vars-ga-media-type=\"Embedded Gallery List\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08BKSBMV6\" data-vars-ga-product-brand=\"Honey Stinger\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"abbcdbe2-4de4-428e-a3ca-d21ebdc5407a\" data-vars-ga-product-price=\"$16.17\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"d88b54d3-0b68-404e-9c7f-426d34eee19b\" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand=\"Honey Stinger\" data-vars-ga-gallery-display=\"list\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | On Sale\" data-vars-ga-sku=\"B08BKSBMV6\" data-vars-ga-magento-tracking=\"1\" class=\"product-image-link ebgq4gw0 e1b8bpvs0 css-g6od0w e1c1bym14\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/on-sale.3a06470.svg.svg+xml\" alt=\"On Sale\" title=\"On Sale\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><img  alt=\"Organic Fruit Smoothie Energy Gel\" title=\"Organic Fruit Smoothie Energy Gel\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746560956-717udBYifiL.jpg\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1852\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a>Honey Stinger Organic Fruit Smoothie Energy GelCredit: Courtesy of Retailer<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-theme-key=\"base-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07H319S3V?tag=womenshealth-auto-20\" aria-label=\"$45 at Amazon for Gel 100 Energy\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07H319S3V\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07H319S3V\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07H319S3V?tag=womenshealth-auto-20\" data-affiliate-network=\"{&quot;site_id&quot;:&quot;6b499c58-dc46-4f93-80b3-25265395e77a&quot;,&quot;metadata&quot;:{&quot;links&quot;:{&quot;default&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07H319S3V?tag=womenshealth-auto-20&quot;,&quot;sem&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07H319S3V?tag=wh-lift-20&quot;,&quot;social&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07H319S3V?tag=wh-soc-lift-20&quot;}},&quot;network&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;},&quot;product_metadata&quot;:null,&quot;afflink_redirect&quot;:&quot;\/_p\/afflink\/uJQA\/amazon-maurten-gel-energy-gel&quot;}\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"$45 at Amazon\" data-vars-ga-media-role=\"1\" data-vars-ga-media-type=\"Embedded Gallery List\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07H319S3V\" data-vars-ga-product-brand=\"Maurten\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"13585a6c-3e25-4c3a-96fb-e8da69c0728a\" data-vars-ga-product-price=\"$45.00\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"19c9d827-6cff-4181-881d-242e877f1246\" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand=\"Maurten\" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-category=\"Sports Nutrition Endurance &amp; Energy Chews &amp; Gels\" data-vars-ga-gallery-display=\"list\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | (not set)\" data-vars-ga-sku=\"B07H319S3V\" data-vars-ga-magento-tracking=\"1\" class=\"product-image-link ebgq4gw0 e1b8bpvs0 css-g6od0w e1c1bym14\"><img  alt=\"Gel 100 Energy\" title=\"Gel 100 Energy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746561011-5154sCqaGGL.jpg\" width=\"1680\" height=\"2292\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a>Maurten Gel 100 EnergyCredit: Courtesy of Retailer<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-theme-key=\"base-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01N419CJO?tag=womenshealth-auto-20\" aria-label=\"$53 at Amazon for Isotonic Energy Gels, 22g\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01N419CJO\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01N419CJO\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01N419CJO?tag=womenshealth-auto-20\" data-affiliate-network=\"{&quot;site_id&quot;:&quot;6b499c58-dc46-4f93-80b3-25265395e77a&quot;,&quot;metadata&quot;:{&quot;links&quot;:{&quot;default&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01N419CJO?tag=womenshealth-auto-20&quot;,&quot;sem&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01N419CJO?tag=wh-lift-20&quot;,&quot;social&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01N419CJO?tag=wh-soc-lift-20&quot;}},&quot;network&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Amazon&quot;},&quot;product_metadata&quot;:null,&quot;afflink_redirect&quot;:&quot;\/_p\/afflink\/uJQC\/amazon-science-in-sport-isotonic-energy&quot;}\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"$53 at Amazon\" data-vars-ga-media-role=\"1\" data-vars-ga-media-type=\"Embedded Gallery List\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01N419CJO\" data-vars-ga-product-brand=\"Science in Sport\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"7d912a76-9a6c-4d5c-8844-293f9415dbf0\" data-vars-ga-product-price=\"$52.99\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"37955868-5668-4456-9ff8-59fbc8182b09\" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand=\"Science in Sport\" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-category=\"Chews &amp; Gels\" data-vars-ga-gallery-display=\"list\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | (not set)\" data-vars-ga-sku=\"B01N419CJO\" data-vars-ga-magento-tracking=\"1\" class=\"product-image-link ebgq4gw0 e1b8bpvs0 css-g6od0w e1c1bym14\"><img  alt=\"Isotonic Energy Gels, 22g\" title=\"Isotonic Energy Gels, 22g\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746561056-51PaHcxG14L._SL500_.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a>Science in Sport Isotonic Energy Gels, 22gCredit: Courtesy of Retailer<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"21\" class=\"css-i9p093 emevuu60\">You could also try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/uk\/food\/a63663357\/long-run-fuel\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/uk\/food\/a63663357\/long-run-fuel\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"DIY-ing\" data-node-id=\"21.1\" class=\"body-link css-7bauu1 emevuu60\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY-ing<\/a> your own mid-workout nutrition. \u201cIn the end it\u2019s just about getting the target amounts of fluid, carbs, electrolytes, and protein. So you can choose foods that provide those nutrients,\u201d says Machowsky, who says that some people decide to eat pretzels or crackers, instead of a gel, or combine juice, coconut water, and a small pinch of salt for a homemade sports drink. But like with all areas of health, listen to your body to decide what\u2019s right for you. <\/p>\n<p>Related Stories<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A new study published in Human Kinetics Journals found that many popular energy gels contain significantly fewer calories&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":106345,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4318],"tags":[1380,48769,1331,3989,105,1381,4434,48768,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-106344","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nutrition","8":"tag-content-type-news","9":"tag-contentid-8b5a1158-71db-4528-adaf-1ec7c0dff97c","10":"tag-displaytype-standard-article","11":"tag-hasproduct-true","12":"tag-health","13":"tag-locale-us","14":"tag-nutrition","15":"tag-shorttitle-these-energy-gels-contain-fewer-cals-than-labeled","16":"tag-uk","17":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114517695831414639","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106344","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=106344"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106344\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/106345"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=106344"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=106344"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=106344"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}