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Energy Gel
The energy gels packaged in brovit (semi-rigid aluminum sachets) are energy supplements diluted with very little water and have a gelatinous consistency. The content of an energy gel is 20/25 g of carbohydrates, generally differentiated between maltodextrin, fructose and glucose. The advantage given by the use of these products is the possibility of taking variable dosages of medium and fast release carbohydrates when practicing a very demanding and dynamic activity (spinning, martial arts and fit boxing) where energy consumption is very high and the possibility of a sudden state of hypoglycemia is equally high, especially in the first months after resuming activity or for beginners.
Protein Drink
For some years now, protein supplements have been present in all gyms in single-dose liquid format, in cans or bottles. This evolution of the traditional protein powder greatly facilitates the use by practitioners of a protein supplement (casein and whey derived from milk) immediately after training or during the day, when for obvious reasons of time and practicality the "Integration of the diet becomes more demanding. Also in this case, the offer from the manufacturers is quite varied, ranging from the most comfortable 250 cc cans or tetrapak to 500 cc, while the protein content varies from 20 g up to 50 g per serving. As in the case of bars, it is advisable to check the type of ingredients used and, if possible, buy products that have a shelf life of no more than 12 months, as, if greater, it indicates the use in the formulation of too many preservatives. In addition to the more technical products characterized by a high protein content (10% on 100 cc of product) and low calorie content of sugars (max 2% carbohydrates on 100 cc of product) there are unfortunately products similar to milk and sweetened cocoa, therefore very good, but high-calorie and absolutely uninteresting for those who follow a balanced diet with great care in the choice of foods, so always carefully read the nutritional labels and the ingredients used.
Fialodi and special products
Recently, thanks to the diffusion of 25 ml vials in P.E.T., instead of glass ampoules, which are uncomfortable and dangerous to open, many exclusive products have been formulated aimed at a very demanding consumer audience; I am referring for example to the single dose of carnitine containing 1 g of active ingredient, to be taken before cardio fitness, or to the thermogenic to be taken before a workout with weights or to amino acid supplements (essential amino acids, only BCAA or arginine , ornithine and glycine) in liquid form, ideal in the post workout as they improve recovery and supports what in the jargon is called "anabolic window". These single-dose supplements are very exclusive and can be recommended by competent personnel who can enhance their use to obtain concrete results.
Final remarks
As emerged from a recent survey commissioned also for 2007 by Federsalus (www.fedesalus.it), which represents 140 companies in the Italian sector, to A.C. Nielsen, the supplement market in Italy is growing at a sustained pace, by double digits per year (from 13% to 16% Y / Y). Thanks to this spread in the use of products - whether they are traditional powder or tablet supplements , rather than single-dose - specialized companies can invest in industrial projects thanks to the support of research and development units, and making use of technologically advanced systems capable of producing on an "industrial" scale. At the same time there is an "optimization of production costs associated with a constant evolution of the quality and functionality characteristics of the product; translated into better, safe and practical supplements at a low cost (considering the" high nutritional value of the substances present). advantage of the final consumer. If we think that a common sandwich or sandwich bought at the bar costs much more than a 50g protein bar and if we then evaluate the average content and the quality of the ingredients used, then it is no wonder that single-dose supplements will find an ever wider diffusion also among our population.
