Launched in 1991, the world's first energy gel is still an efficient sports fuel today.* GU's patented carbohydrate blend delivers high-quality, easily-digested and long-lasting energy for athletes in every sport and at all levels.* Our Berkeley-based sports nutrition company started with original GU Energy Gel, a revolutionary and more effective method to keep athletes fueled during exercise and speed their recovery from exertion.* Today thousands of elite athletes and millions of endurance enthusiasts around the world agree: GU works.

Energize:

A shot of fast-acting natural fructose (fruit sugar) goes straight to work building your energy levels back up while the maltodextrin is quickly absorbed and sent to your muscles.* Vital electrolytes keep your blood chemistry in line and hydration levels stable.* Calcium keeps your muscles humming and caffeine adds an extra kick to your power.*

Sustain:

Complex carbs in the form of maltodextrin (70-80% of the complex/simple carbohydrates blend) help you maintain glucose levels over time already within a normal range. Citrates (potassium citrate, sodium citrate and citric acid) help speed the conversion of these carbs into energy molecules and mitigate performance-sapping acid build-up in muscles.* Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) leucine, valine and isoleucine, serve as another fuel source, aid in recovery and may support mental performance and reduce fatigue by limiting the central nervous system's production of serotonin.* Histidine, an essential amino acid, acts alongside the citrates as a buffer that helps neutralize lactic acid build-up in muscles.

Recover:

Antioxidant vitamins C & E provide the muscles with support against free radicals.* Ginger soothes the stomach.* Sea salt supplies a host of minerals.

FAQs

There are only 100 calories per packet, yet I burn through 100 calories in 10 minutes. Shouldn't I eat more than one every 30-45 minutes? We limited GU to 100 calories because, in general, the body can digest roughly 350 calories per hour during exercise. If you tried to eat more, the body would divert blood from your muscles- say "buh-bye" to a personal record-to handle the excess food. If your metabolism is slow, then one GU every 45 minutes works fine. If you have an athlete's metabolism, try ingesting one GU every 30 minutes and see if it agrees with you.

How do you eat GU?

Rip open the top and squeeze the entire packet into your mouth-don't save half of it for later. GU's recipe of carbohydrates and amino acids was created to be taken in one shot to provide you with maximum benefits.

How should you use GU to help you recover from hard training or racing?

When you stop, go ahead and eat a pack of GU, even if it's been less than 30 minutes from your last GU shot. Now that you've stopped exercising, your stomach can handle those calories and needs them to start restoring your muscle glycogen-essentially the body's instant fuel reservoirs.*

Can I use GU for a strength workout or even yoga?

Sure. While GU was designed for endurance sports, it can be used anytime you need energy to fuel a workout.* It can also serve as a 100-calorie pick-me-up if you're dragging or simply need a snack to carry you through until your next meal.

How does the caffeine in GU help me?

GU energy gel comes in both caffeinated and non-caffeinated flavors. Strawberry Banana and Lemon Lime do not have any caffeine in them. Orange, Vanilla, Chocolate, Triberry and Plain all have 20mg of caffeine per packet. GU's Espresso Love flavor has 40mg of caffeine. Caffeine consumption during exercise may support performance in several ways: it sharpens focus and perks you up; but more importantly, it helps the body produce more power and may even tap fat for fuel during exercise.* All of this prolongs your ability to exercise at a high intensity.* We use just enough caffeine to jump start this benefit and no more.

Does GU freeze?

Yes, but well below zero. It does thicken in cold weather, so keep GU close to your body to keep it warm.

How long does GU take to work?

The fructose converts quickly into an energy molecule that your muscles can tap within minutes.* The maltodextrin, which makes up 70-80% of the carbohydrate blend (depending on flavor), takes several minutes longer. Because of this delay, your muscles enjoy a more gradual stream of energy instead of one gigantic sugar rush and a corresponding crash.*

Can my dog eat GU?

We don't recommend it. Maltodextrin is corn-based and corn is not recommended for dogs-many are actually allergic to corn.

Is GU Energy Gel Kosher?

GU Energy Gel, Roctane, GU Electrolyte Brew, and GU Recovery Brew are all certified Kosher. Chomps are not.

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Size	Current	Lowest	Average
24 Packets

Serving Size: None
Servings Per Container: None

Amount Per Serving	% DV *

Energy	95kcal

Fat	0g

Of which saturates	0g

Carbohydrates	23g

Of which sugars	7g

Protein	0g

Salt	0.19g

L-Leucine	385mg

L-Valine	50mg

L-Isoleucine	15mg

* % Daily Value (DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs. † Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Water, Maltodextrin, Fructose, L-Leucine, Acid: Citric Acid, Acidity Regulator: Sodium Citrate, Strawberry and Banana Flavourings, L-Valine, Sea Salt, Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine, Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate.
Directions: Recommended Daily Dosage: Seven Packets Per Day. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Warnings: Not recommended for children or pregnant women.

Serving Size: None
Servings Per Container: None

Amount Per Serving	% DV *

Calories	100

Total Fat	0g	0%

Saturated Fat	0g	0%

Trans Fat	0g

Cholesterol	0mg	0%

Sodium	125mg	5%

Total Carbohydrate	22g	8%

Dietary Fiber	0g	0%

Total Sugars	7g

Includes 7g Added Sugars		14%

Protein	0g	0%

Vitamin D	0mcg	0%

Calcium	20mg	2%

Iron	0mg	0%

Potassium	40mg	0%

* % Daily Value (DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs. † Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, L-Leucine, Sea Salt, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, L-Valine, Natural Flavor, Green Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contains Caffeine), Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative).
Directions: Create less trash. Pour energy gel into a 5-serving GU HydraPak soft flask, to fuel along the way.
Warnings: For best product quality, store this package in a cool and dry place.

Serving Size: None
Servings Per Container: None

Amount Per Serving	% DV *

Calories	100

Calories from Fat	5

Total Fat	0.5g	1%

Saturated Fat	0g	0%

Trans Fat	0g

Cholesterol	0mg	0%

Sodium	60mg	3%

Potassium	45mg	1%

Total Carb.	22g	7%

Dietary Fiber	0g	0%

Sugars	7g

Protein	0g

Vitamin A		0%

Vitamin C		0%

Calcium		2%

Iron		0%

* % Daily Value (DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs. † Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, Organic Cocoa Liquor, L-Leucine, Natural Flavors, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Sea Salt, L-Valine, L-Isoleucine, Gellan Gum, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative).
Directions: Consume one packet 5 minutes before and one packet every 45 minutes during activity. Wash down with your favorite GU Hydration Drink or water for optimum absorption.

Serving Size: None
Servings Per Container: None

Amount Per Serving	% DV *

Calories	100

Calories from Fat	0

Total Fat	0g	0%

Saturated Fat	0g	0%

Trans Fat	0g

Cholesterol	0mg	0%

Sodium	60mg	3%

Potassium	40mg	1%

Total Carbohydrate	22g	7%

Dietary Fiber	0g	0%

Sugars	7g

Protein	0g

Vitamin A		0%

Vitamin C		40%

Calcium		2%

Iron		0%

Vitamin E		60%

* % Daily Value (DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs. † Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, Leucine, Natural Flavors, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Green Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contains Caffeine), Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Carbonate, Valine, Sea Salt, Histidine, d-alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Natural Vitamin E), Gellan Gum, Isoleucine, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Pectin Powder, Chamomile Extract, Ginger Extract.
Directions: -Wash down GU with a few gulps of GU Brew or water. -And, as a guideline, drink 20-24 ounces of fluid per hour throughout training and racing. 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. Training: Eat one GU 15 minutes before and then one GU every 30 to 45 minutes during training.

Serving Size: 1 Pack (32 g)
Servings Per Container: 24

Amount Per Serving	% DV *

Calories	100



Total Fat	1.5g	2%

Saturated Fat	1g	5%

Trans Fat	0g

Cholesterol	0mg	0%

Sodium	50mg	2%

Potassium	60mg	2%

Total Carbohydrate	21g	7%

Dietary Fiber	0g	0%

Sugars	7g

Protein	0g



Vitamin A		0%

Vitamin C		0%

Calcium		2%

Iron		4%



* % Daily Value (DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs. † Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Maltodextrin, water, fructose, organic cocoa liquor, leucine, potassium citrate, sodium citrate, calcium carbonate, valine, sea salt, green tea (leaf) extract (contains caffeine), calcium chloride, citric acid, isoleucine, malic acid, sunflower oil, pectin powder, sodium benzoate (preservative) potassium sorbate (preservative).
Directions: Consume one packet 5 minutes before and one packet every 45 minutes during activity. 5 Before Every 45 & hydrate along the way. Wash down with your favorite Hydration drink or water for optimum absorption.

Serving Size: 32 grams
Servings Per Container: 24

Amount Per Serving	% DV *

Calories	100

Calories from Fat	0

Total Fat	0g	0%

Saturated Fat	0g	0%

Trans Fat	0g

Cholesterol	0mg	0%

Sodium	125mg	5%

Potassium	40mg	1%

Total carbohydrate	22g	7%

Dietary Fiber	0g	0%

Sugars	6g

Protein	0g

Vitamin A	0

Vitamin C	0

Calcium	2

Iron	0

* % Daily Value (DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs. † Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: INGREDIENTS: Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, Leucine, Sodium Citrate, Sea Salt, Potassium Citrate, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Calcium Carbonate, Valine, Green Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contains Caffeine), Gellan Gum, Isoleucine, Sunflower Oil, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative).
Directions: Consume one packet 5 minutes before, and one packet every 45 minutes during activity.

Serving Size: 1 Packet (32 g)
Servings Per Container: 24

Amount Per Serving	% DV *

Calories	100

Calories from Fat	0

Total Fat	0g	0%

Saturated Fat	0g	0%

Trans Fat	0g

Sodium	60mg	3%

Potassium	40mg	1%

Total Carbohydrate	22g	7%

Dietary Fiber	0g	0%

Sugars	7g	*

Protein	0g

Vitamin A		0%

Vitamin C		0%

Calcium		2%

Iron		0%



* % Daily Value (DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs. † Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Maltodextrin, water, fructose, leucine, natural flavor, potassium citrate, sodium citrate, green tea (leaf) extract (contains caffeine), citric acid, calcium carbonate, valine, sea salt, malic acid, gellan gum, isoleucine, sunflower oil, sodium benzoate (preservatve) potassium sorbate (preservative).
Directions: Consume one packet 5 minutes before and one packet every 45 minutes during activity. 5 Before Every 45 & hydrate along the way. Wash down with your favorite Hydration drink or water for optimum absorption.

Serving Size: 1 packet
Servings Per Container: 24

Amount Per Serving	% DV *

Calories	100

Total Fat	0g	0%

Saturated Fat	0g	0%

Trans Fat	0g

Cholesterol	0mg	0%

Sodium	60mg	3%

Total Carbohydrate	23g	8%

Dietary Fiber	0g	0%

Total Sugars	7g

Includes 7g Added Sugars		14%

Protein	0g

Vitamin D	0mcg	0%

Calcium	20mg	2%

Iron	0mg	0%

Potassium	40mg	0%

* % Daily Value (DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs. † Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, L-Leucine, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, L-Valine, Sea Salt, Spice (Cinnamon), Gellan Gum, L-Isoleucine, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative).
Directions: Consume one packet 5 minutes before and one packet every 45 minutes during activity. Wash down with your favorite GU Hydration Drink or water for optimum absorption.

Serving Size: 1 Pack
Servings Per Container: 24

Amount Per Serving	% DV *

Calories	100	*

Calories from Fat	0	*



Total Fat	0g	0%

Saturated Fat	0g	0%

Trans Fat	0g	*

Sodium	55mg	2%

Potassium	30mg	1%

Total Carbohydrate	23g	8%

Dietary Fiber	0g	0%

Sugars	6g	*

Protein	0g	*



Vitamin A		0%

Vitamin C		0%

Calcium		2%

Iron		0%



* % Daily Value (DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs. † Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Maltodextrin, water, fructose, leucine, natural flavor, citric acid, sodium citrate, potassium citrate, calcium carbonate, valine, sea salt, green tea (leaf) extract (contains caffeine), malic acid, gellan gum, isoleucine, sunflower oil, sodium benzoate (preservative), potassium sorbate (preservative).
Directions: How to GU Properly:Consume one packet 5 minutes before and one packet every 45 minutes during activity 5 Before every 45 and hydrate along the way. Wash down with your favorite Hydration drink or water for optimum absorption.

Serving Size: 1 pckt
Servings Per Container: 4

Amount Per Serving	% DV *

Calories	100

Fat Cal.	15

Total Fat	1.5g	2%

Saturated Fat	1g	5%

Sodium	50mg	2%

Potassium	60mg	2%

Total Carb	21g	7%

Sugars	7g

Protein	0g

Calcium		2%

Iron		4%

Total carb.	22g	7%

Total Carb.	22g	7%

Portein	0g

* % Daily Value (DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs. † Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Tri-Berry: Maltodextrin, Water, Fructose, Leucine, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Calcium carbon, Valine, Sea Salt, Green Tea (Leaf) Extract (Contain
Directions: Consume one packet 5 minutes before and one packet every 45 minutes during activity.