Vitargo Pure Unflavoured Pouch 5kg

Product Description

Vitargo® is a patented carbohydrate derived from barley starch. It is different because it is made up of larger carbohydrate molecules instead of smaller sugars (e.g. glucose fructose sucrose & maltodextrin) found in ordinary sport drinks. Scientists use molecular weight (how heavy the molecule is) to determine the size of molecules. As shown in the table below. Vitargo® is hundreds & thousands of times larger than maltodextrin sucrose & dextrose.CARBOHYDRATE MOLECULAR WEIGHT Vitargo® Pure 500 000 to 700 000 Maltodextrin 1 000 to 10 000 Starch syrup 250 to 1 000 Dextrose (sucrose) 180 How does Vitargo® work? Vitargo® has a larger molecule size than sugars (e.g. glucose fructose sucrose & maltodextrin) found in ordinary energy & recovery drinks. Vitargo®s larger size minimises its osmolality which refers to how much water it draws in. Vitargo®s low osmolality allows it to move through the stomach 2 times faster than other carbohydrates which tend to act more like a sponge in the stomach. Spending less time in the stomach allows Vitargo® to be absorbed faster providing a near instant surge of energy into the working muscles far superior to other carbohydrates. After training or competition Vitargo® recovers glycogen 68% faster allowing for an increase in performance of up to 23% after just two hours when compared to carbohydrates found in ordinary sport drinks. Will Vitargo® make me feel bloated? Carbohydrate-based energy & recovery beverages can make you feel bloated. Thats because the type of carbohydrate used in ordinary formulas act like sponges drawing water into the stomach which can cause uncomfortable bloating & cramping. Vitargo® is a patented carbohydrate form designed to empty from the stomach faster & be absorbed in to the body more quickly. In fact university researchers found that Vitargo® emptied from the stomach more than 2 times faster than a comparable beverage with sugars & maltodextrin (the type of carbohydrate used in many popular sports drinks). Can I use Vitargo® before or during training or when I compete? Absolutely! Vitargo® is a favourite fuel source of thousands of athletes world-wide during training & competition. Thats because it is university proven to be the fastest fuel available. You can use one to two scoops before you begin or during training or competitions. Is your Vitargo the Super Soluble (S2) variety? Yes we use the Super Soluble variety. Vitargo® is made from barley & is considered a starch. In general starches dont mix very well in water. We use Vitargo® S2 which is a super soluble form that mixes more easily in water than other starches. Is Vitargo® sugar free? Unlike most other sport drinks & recovery supplements Vitargo® is completely sugar free! That means you can enjoy Vitargo® before during or after training or anytime & not be concerned about sugar. Vitargo® is made from barley starch & will fit in with any vegetarian nutrition plan. Can I use Vitargo® to carb load prior to competition? Definitely. In fact using Vitargo® during carb-loading is common among elite athletes & Olympic competitors. You can use Vitargo in shakes & smoothies as a sugar-free carbohydrate source. Each scoop provides 50 grams of glycogen building carbohydrate. Many athletes use Vitargo between meals to ensure they meet their carbohydrate goals during loading & after exhaustive training so that they can eat normally during regular meals. Vitargo® is manufactured using a patented process by Lyckeby Starch in Sweden. Vitargo® is a registered trademark.