The Science Behind Race Energy Gels

PURE Performance + Race Energy Gels are engineered to meet the demands of modern sport, from endurance events to high-intensity and team-based activities. Each gel delivers smooth, fast-digesting fuel designed for performance athletes across all disciplines.

Before and During Competition

Pre-Event:
Use during carbohydrate loading to help maximise glycogen stores. The inclusion of citrulline malate supports blood flow and nutrient delivery, preparing muscles for optimal performance. The caffeine version is ideal 30–60 minutes before competition for increased focus and energy, while the non-caffeine version offers sustained energy without overstimulation, perfect for longer or low-intensity sessions.

During Competition:
Each gel provides 38 g of fast-acting carbohydrates and 200 mg of sodium, helping maintain steady energy, hydration, and electrolyte balance during intense activity. Whether for endurance events or intermittent, high-intensity sports, Race Energy Gels deliver efficient fuelling with minimal disruption, so athletes can focus on performance, not frequent refuelling.

Key Benefits

Fast-Acting Energy: 38 g of quick-absorbing carbohydrates to sustain energy during endurance or high-intensity exercise.
Electrolyte Support: 200 mg of sodium per gel helps replace electrolytes lost through sweat, aiding hydration and cramp prevention.
Citrulline Malate: Enhances blood flow, nutrient delivery to muscles and supports energy production, endurance and recovery.
Caffeine + L-Theanine Option: 80 mg of caffeine paired with L-theanine delivers calm, focused energy without jitters.
HASTA Certified: Independently tested for WADA-banned substances to ensure quality and safety.

Each gel contains 400 mg of citrulline malate, supporting improved blood flow, reduced fatigue, and enhanced recovery. Citrulline increases nitric oxide production promoting vasodilation and widening blood vessels to deliver more oxygen and nutrients to working muscles. The malate component supports energy production in the mitochondria, helping generate ATP, the body’s main energy molecule, to sustain performance during prolonged exercise.

Caffeine and L-Theanine

Each caffeine gel includes 80 mg of caffeine and 160 mg of L-theanine. Caffeine enhances alertness and endurance, while L-theanine helps counter potential side effects like jitteriness or anxiety, promoting a calm, focused state. Research shows this combination can improve cognitive performance and reaction time while reducing overstimulation which is ideal for both endurance and high-intensity efforts.

Electrolyte Support

Each gel delivers 200 mg of sodium, designed to be used with electrolyte drinks or other sources to maintain hydration and performance. Sodium is the primary electrolyte lost in sweat and is vital for fluid balance, muscle contractions, nerve function, and glucose absorption.

Carbohydrates and Performance

Carbohydrates remain one of the most well-supported performance aids in sports nutrition, proven to delay fatigue, sustain output, and support faster recovery across endurance and team sports.

Race Energy Gels provide 38 g of fast-acting carbohydrates, designed to be used alongside fluids or real food to help athletes meet their energy requirements during prolonged exercise.

For activity lasting 1–2.5 hours, aim for 30–60 g of carbohydrates per hour.
For longer events, increase to up to 90 g per hour depending on intensity. Use multiple carbohydrate sources.
Train with higher carbohydrate intakes to improve gut tolerance and performance over time.

Nutrition Information

Summary

PURE Performance + Race Energy Gels deliver a scientifically balanced combination of carbohydrates, electrolytes, and performance ingredients designed to optimise energy, focus, and endurance across a range of sports. Whether you’re racing long, training hard, or competing at high intensity, these gels provide clean, research-backed fuel to help you perform at your best.