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Vitarade® CL fueled by Vitargo® was designed for elite athletes to provide them easily assimilated energy source stored in the body as the muscle glycogen. Vitarade® CL fueled by Vitargo® contains patented high molecular mass carbohydrates, that have a similar structure to glycogen (tab. 1).
| Carbohydrates | Average molecular mass |
| Vitargo® | 500 000 - 700 000 |
| Maltodextrines | 1000 - 10 000 |
| Glucose sirup | 250 - 1000 |
| Dextrose | 180 |
The greatest advantage of high molecular mass carbohydrates contained in Vitarade® CL fueled by Vitargo® is their low osmolality in comparison to other forms of carbohydrates, such as glucose, fructose, sacharose or maltodextrin, commonly used in other carbohydrate supplements. Osmolality is connected to the presence of osmotically active substances influencing fluid and nutrients transport from or to the tissue. Moreover, osmolality influences gastric emptying rate. The higher concentration of single molecules of osmotically active substances (electrolites, glucose, maltodextrins etc.), the higher osmolality. Solutions of high osmolality slow down fluid and nutrients digestion from intestines, and lower the gastric emptying rate as well. Vitarade® CL fueled by Vitargo® provides high molecular mass carbohydrates, so the number of molecules in solution is low, therefore solution osmolality is low (tab. 2). Moreover, low osmolality of Vitarade® CL fueled by Vitargo® increases fluids transport from intestines to working tissues securing the proper hydration of the body.
| Osmolality | mOsm/kg |
| Water* | 5-15 |
| Vitargo®* | 11 |
| Maltodextrines** | 48 |
| Dextrose* | 620 |
| * depends on mineral content ** 10% water solution |
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Unique properties of high molecular mass carbohydrates contained in Vitarade® CL fueled by Vitargo® was proven in clinical trials in Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. It was shown that high molecular mass carbohydrates found in Vitarade® CL fueled by Vitargo® empty the stomach 80% faster1 and replenish muscle glycogen 70% faster2 compared to carbohydrate drinks based on maltodextrins and simple sugars.
During preparation for heavy training session, competition or game it is important to ensure that the body has sufficient amount of liver and muscle glycogen, what allow to use the full potential of the body. To replenish energy stores between training sessions, competitions or games, the experts of International Olympic Committee3 and International Society of Sports Nutrition4 recommend daily consumption of 5 – 12 grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of bodyweight.
Before prolonged intensive physical effort or season with short periods between games/competitions, it is recommended to harness the power of „supercompensation” by „carbohydrates loading”. Carbohydrates loading increases amounts of stored muscle and liver glycogen5,6 and allows to perform, compete or play longer because it postpones fatigue often caused by low energy stores.
Important factor of preparation is also the issue of body hydration, because every dehydration leads to lowering body endurance capacity.7 Consuming sufficient amount of fluids protects the body from dehydration and allows to train even longer.
Vitarade® CL fueled by Vitargo® is a source of fast and easy assimilated energy as well as the efficient way to rehydrate the body, preparing for the toughest training sessions.
To meet the nutritional needs of all active people, including professional athletes, Vitarade® CL fueled by Vitargo® provides high molecular mass carbohydrates that contrary to regular carbohydrate drinks based on maltodextrines and simple sugars leave the stomach faster and do not cause stomach fullness, heartburn and other symptoms from gastrointestinal tract typical for preparation period.
Vitarade® CL fueled by Vitargo® is an optimal formula for anyone that prepares for heavy workout, competition or game. Carbohydrates “loading” requires consuming a lot of carbohydrates from food. A person weighting 70 kg should consume approximately 560 – 700 grams of carbohydrates which equals 30 middle sized bananas. (!!!). Such an amount of carbohydrates requires a large food intake, which is really impractical for person who frequently trains, competes or takes part in team sport games. Vitarade® CL fueled by Vitargo® meets this demand by providing fast acting and easily ingested high molecular mass carbohydrates that do not upset stomach and can be consumed in larger amounts. Moreover, high molecular mass carbohydrates Vitarade® CL fueled by Vitargo® replenish glycogen stores very fast, ensuring rapid regeneration even in short periods between training sessions, competitions or games.
Vitarade® CL fueled by Vitargo® is perfect for those who look for carbohydrate drink with energizing and rehydrating properties. High molecular mass carbohydrates that can be found in Vitarade® EL fueled by Vitargo® and its low osmolality makes Vitarade® EL fueled by Vitargo® perfect product for feeding and hydrating body at the same time. Low osmolality of Vitarade® EL fueled by Vitargo® solution ensures fast ingestion of carbohydrates and water and their transport to tissues preparing the body for intensive and/or long-term physical effort. Unique properties of Vitarade® EL fueled by Vitargo® cause its higher efficiency in hydration compared to water or regular carbohydrate drinks with high osmolality.
Vitarade® CL fueled by Vitargo® tastes great! It’s not too sweet which is a common flaw of regular carbohydrates that discourage the user from further hydration and consumption of nutrients. The taste of Vitarade® CL fueled by Vitargo® encourages constant use, which improves carbohydrates loading and ensures optimal preparation for upcoming effort.
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