If you have a question hopefully the list below can answer it. If you have not checked out More Info it might be worth a try.
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What is Shotz Energy Gel?
Shotz Energy Gel is a conveniently packaged, great tasting carbohydrate gel that is scientifically formulated to provide fast fuel to energise the brain and active muscles. It can be used for any and every type of activity, just drop a shot and feel the difference.
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When do I use Shotz Energy Gel?
If you train early in the mornings take a Shotz Gel 10 minutes before you begin to kick start your workout. For competition take one sachet 10 minutes before and then every 30-40 minutes during activity. Shotz Energy Gel works best on an empty stomach.
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Is Shotz Energy Gel gluten free?
Yes it is gluten free we use corn not wheat and it is fructose free. The main ingredient in Shotz Gels is maltodextrin – carbohydrate made from natural corn starch
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Do you use high fructose corn syrup?
Absolutely not! There is no fructose in Shotz Energy Gel and for good reason. Glucose molecules, which are the building blocks of sucrose, can be metabolised (used) by any and every cell in the human body. This is not so with fructose. It has to be metabolised through the liver and converted to glucose before it can be used as fuel. This is a process that requires energy and time. Energy and time that is better spent getting you to the finish.
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Does Shotz Energy Gel contain any animal products?
No – Shotz Gels does not contain any animal products.
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Why use Shotz Energy Gel and not another brand?
We have kept the formulation simple and for a very good reason, it allows us to provide a gel that has a smooth consistency and is not gluggy. Natural flavours that taste just like the real thing. Shotz Energy Gels goes down easy, has a great after taste, energises the muscles and mind and leaves you feeling like you can take on any challenge.
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Why can’t children or pregnant women use Shotz Energy Gel?
Australian Food Standards require that this statement is placed on Formulated Supplementary Sports Foods under regulation 2.9.4. The simple answer to this question is we are not really sure why we have to place this statement on the Shotz Energy Gel product. In fact we get numerous brand new Mums emailing us telling us that Shotz Energy Gels was all they could eat during whilst in labour.
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Are there any banned substances in Shotz Energy Gel?
No, Shotz Energy Gel is completely free of any banned substances, although having said that it is performance enhancing but that comes from the carbs and the way it is formulated.
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Should I take fluid with Shotz Energy Gel?
You should be drinking every 10-15 minutes during activity to maintain fluid balance. Make sure to follow each Shotz Gel with a mouthful of Shotz Electrolyte drink.
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Can I combine eating a Shotz Energy Bar with Shotz Energy Gel?
Absolutely, in fact they work very well together particularly for long duration events when you feel you need some solid food to satisfy hunger. Because the Shotz Energy Gel moves so quickly across the gut into the bloodstream you rarely feel full. Combining the Shotz Energy Gel and Shotz Energy Bar is a smart move, particularly for longer duration events.
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Which flavours contain caffeine?
Cola/Vanilla and Wildbean flavours contain 80mg of caffeine. For info on caffeine check out More Info.
