What is a Hydrogel? Does it improve endurance performance? with Andy King

What is a Hydrogel? Does it improve endurance performance? with Andy King

Hydrogel technology is making a wave in the sports nutrition scene with products like Maurten hitting the market. But what is a hydrogel? And is it beneficial to endurance performance?

Joining me on the podcast is exercise physiologist at the Australian Catholic University, Andy King. Andy co-authored the review paper on all of the research to date on hydrogels and their effect on endurance exercise performance. There is no one better suited to answer these questions for us!

In this episode we cover:

  • What is a hydrogel?
  • How does it work?
  • Are there any negative effects of using a hydrogel compared to regular sports drinks and gels?
  • What does the research to date say - Does a carbohydrate hydrogel improve exercise performance?
  • Does a carbohydrate hydrogel improve gastrointestinal tolerance compared to regular sports drinks and gels?
  • Is the premium price of hydrogel products worth the investment?

LINKS:

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Read Andy’s review paper HERE: Carbohydrate Hydrogel Products Do Not Improve Performance or Gastrointestinal Distress During Moderate-Intensity Endurance Exercise

Read Josh’s paper here: Glucose and Fructose Hydrogel Enhances Running Performance, Exogenous Carbohydrate Oxidation, and Gastrointestinal Tolerance

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