TORQ UK Fitness Consultancy

• Optimal carbohydrate blend
• With electrolytes
• Natural flavours – including yoghurt flavours!
• Light texture
• No colours or artificial sweeteners
• Naturally caffeinated option

 
Maltodextrin used in isolation has been proven to be considerably more effective than glucose used in isolation because of its lower osmolality in the gut. However, the recent research* has compared traditional ‘maltodextrin only’ formulations with a 2:1 Maltodextrin:Fructose blend and the results are nothing short of staggering.

TORQ energy (TORQ’s energy drink) is formulated using the same 2:1 technology, and our TORQ bars are too, so regardless of the TORQ product you’re using (or combination of them), the current research* demonstrates that you won’t get a higher carbohydrate delivery and utilisation from any other food or drink.
 
The reason a 2:1 Maltodextrin:Fructose formulation works so well is actually rather simple, but it has been overlooked by research scientists until recently. This is because Fructose (fruit sugar) has always been deemed slow and ineffective because of its low glycaemic index. Glucose on the other hand was the preferred sugar for use in sports drinks until Maltodextrin (a polymer containing many glucose molecules) was discovered.
 
Maltodextrin is the best carbohydrate to use in isolation, but what happens if you mix Maltodextrin with Fructose? Basically, unlike Maltodextrin and Glucose, which compete with each other for absorption, Maltodextrin and Fructose are absorbed in parallel, so you get the ultra-fast energy supply from Maltodextrin, plus the slower energy release from Fructose. In total, there’s a 40% greater delivery of carbohydrate to the working muscle. The peer-reviewed research studies* are two of an increasing number of well controlled investigations that have demonstrated these findings and ‘peer reviewed’ means that the results have been published in a reputable scientific journal. Be wary of claims by manufacturers that cite ‘University Studies’ without referencing a mainstream publication.

Based on the results of these recent studies, we suggest that an athlete consuming TORQ products can use 1.3 to 1.4 grams of carbohydrate per Kg of bodyweight per hour whilst exercising. For years, Sports Scientists have been recommending the much lower level of around 1 gram of carbohydrate per Kg of bodyweight per hour and this is all you can expect to absorb through maltodextrin only or maltodextrin/glucose based products.
 
So that’s the science, what about the taste? We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. We do not accept compromise at TORQ. The flavours of these gels are sensational. Without the need to resort to using dairy and using natural extracts, we have created two yoghurt flavours (Strawberry and Black Cherry). We accept that some people don’t like the taste of yoghurt though, so have produced three non-yoghurt flavours too (Orange & Banana, Forest Fruits and Banoffee).
 
The texture of the TORQ gel is light and syrupy. It doesn’t stick to your mouth and you don’t need water to wash it down. We have deliberately designed this gel to be easy to consume when you are on the move.
 
NATURAL Guarana: Three of our gels do not contain any caffeine, but the Forest Fruits and Banoffee ones do. There’s 89mg of caffeine in each ‘Guarana’ gel. Most other gels on the market only contain 50mg per serving. They also tend to use chemically manufactured caffeine, where as we use a Natural Guarana Extract – it turns the gel a rich gold colour. The Guarana gels give a huge kick. The caffeine stimulates your nervous system, improving muscle function, fat burning, mental focus and reaction time, so is an ideal product to use in the latter stages of a race or for ultra-distance competitions.

Each TORQ gel weighs 45g. They are sold individually or in cases of 20.
 
Typical Ingredients (Strawberry Yoghurt): Maltodextrin (43%), Water, Fructose (21%), Citric Acid, Electrolytes (Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Carbonate), Natural Yoghurt Flavour (0.2%), Natural Strawberry Flavour (0.05%), Preservative (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate).
 
Nutritional Information per 100g: Energy (kCal/kJ) 255/1065, Protein 0g, Fat 0g, Carbohydrate 63.9g (of which sugars 21.3g). Electolytes per 100g: Sodium 111mg, Chloride 190mg, Potasium 25.7mg, Magnesium 2.3mg, Calcium 10.1mg.
 
WARNING: TORQ Forest Fruits and Bonoffee gels (with Natural Guarana Extract) contain 89mg of caffeine per serving.

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*References:
1.         Wallis, G.A; Rowlands, D.S; Shaw, C; Jentjens, R.L; Jeukendrup, A.E (2005). Oxidation of Combined Ingestion of Maltodextrins and Fructose during Exercise. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 37(3): 426-432.