Purpose of H24 Prolong
Prolong
Purpose
- Rapid energy
Best for
- Cycling
- Running
- Triathlon
Main nutrients
- Maltodextrin
- Fructose
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B12
Timing
- During exercise
- Every 45–60 minutes
From Gel to Energy
- Eat the gel
- Carbohydrates absorbed
- Blood glucose rises
- Muscles take up glucose
- ATP production increases
- Endurance improves
Infographics
Maltodextrin
Fast glucose source.
Fructose
Uses a different transporter.
Vitamin B1
Supports carbohydrate metabolism.
Vitamin B12
Supports normal energy metabolism and red blood cell formation.
The Science
glycogen, ATP and muscle metabolism
Infographics
When to use it
Marathon
- Duration
- Recommended use
- Benefits
Cycling
- Duration
- Recommended use
- Benefits
Hiking
- Duration
- Recommended use
- Benefits
Triathlon
- Duration
- Recommended use
- Benefits
When NOT to Use It
Suitable
- Long endurance sessions
- Competitions
- High-intensity training
Usually unnecessary
- Walking
- Office work
- Light gym session
- Everyday snacking