As a result, many high-carb energy drinks now use this 1:0.8 ratio. Cheaper, low-carb options still contain twice as much maltodextrin as fructose. The neutral taste and very high carbohydrate density lend themselves to all-out efforts when you need a lot of fuel but aren’t able to take on solid food. Enervit Isocarb C2:1PRO is the unique instant energy drink* made with AGENANOVA® DE1 maltodextrin and fructose in a 2:1 ratio. Styrkr says the Mix90 Energy Drink Mix contains electrolytes in the form of sodium chloride to replace salt lost in sweat. The brand claims added L-glutamine reduces blood ammonia build-up, a contributing factor to fatigue during exercise.

Enervit Sport Isocarb 2:1 During | road.cc Review: Enervit Sport Isocarb 2:1 During | road.cc

Depending on how you mix it, the drink can be hypotonic, isotonic or hypertonic. Kaden Gardener / Our Media However good the drink is, it's pretty pointless having it if you can't stomach the stuff. Thankfully, I found the Enervit pleasant to consume with its quite subtle taste, and refreshingly it doesn't taste over-sweetened like many energy drinks. My first taste of the 'mild lemon' flavour was before leaving the door, at which point I did think it was almost a little bitter, but 50km into the ride and I honestly couldn't think of many drinks that I'd rather consume. Even when warm it goes down easily. Blow says maltodextrin is commonly used in sports drinks because it’s not too sweet but is carb-dense. This is slightly less than the 47g supplied in the same ratio by SiS Go Energy Powder, but still within the 30-60g general recommendation for carbohydrate intake.Scientific opinion is divided on the merits of electrolytes. But Precision Fuel and Hydration claims the salts contained in its hypotonic energy drink help prevent cramp when you’re sweating a lot.

IsoCarb C2:1 Pro Isotonic Drink Powder, Mild Lemon Enervit IsoCarb C2:1 Pro Isotonic Drink Powder, Mild Lemon

The price per serving compares well to high-carb rivals – Mix90 Energy Drink Mix delivers 10g more carbs than Beta Fuel for 25p less.The antimicrobial efficacies have been evaluated of such higher 2-alkylbranched fatty acids obtained either from uropygial gland secretion or chemically synthesized. The most pronounced reduction in bacterial growth was observed with 2-butyloctanoic acid suppressing the growth of staphylococcus epidermis and corynebacterium xerosis below detection limit. It could be also demonstrated that chemically synthesized 2-butyloctanoic acid displayed antimicrobial performance similar to that of the acid isolated from nature.