Nuun

nuun
nuun is a refreshing, portable, electrolyte replacement system for all sporting pursuits. With a light fruity taste, nuun contains the perfect balance of sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium needed for optimal hydration. Unfortunately water on its own is not enough, your body needs electrolytes to assist in absorption and help you perform to your best. Drop one effervescent tab into 500ml of water and you have the perfectly balanced electrolyte drink. There’s no messing around with powders, it’s compact, light and super easy to use.
There are three flavours to choose from Tri-Berry, Lemon & Lime and Citrus Fruit. Retailing at Ј5 its’ great value for money, with 12 tabs per tube making 6 litres.
nuun is definitely NOT an energy food, it contains no calories at all, however it does offer a balance of electrolytes which many adventure racers seem to find very palatable. Each tablet, when combined with 500ml of water, sorts out both the hydration and electrolyte requirements leaving the athlete free to choose bars, gels, concentrates of any other form of energy source to deliver the calories. It also simplifies the calorie calculations because you don't have to factor the hydration in at all (normal isotonic drinks contain calories and these need to be added into the hourly totals -- if you drink less than you should you also take on less calories and the energy debt spiral begins.
The science behind nuun working more effectively as a hydration source than regular water is based on the fact that it makes a hypotonic solution rather than an isotonic one. This effectively forces water into the cells so making it hydrate you faster. This works because it's not carrying a carbohydrate load - if you make your sports drink up hypotonically it won't work so well.
nuun has been designed, formulated and tested to keep the human body optimally hydrated. Sports scientists spent four years researching the levels of electrolytes needed for the product to be absorbed the quickest and to provide optimal salt balance to prevent cramping and maximise hydration.

nuun is only available as an effervescent tablet so that it dissolves quickly and ends up properly mixed. 1 tablet added to 500ml of water makes the perfectly balanced drink. However it can be made into any concentration depending on personnel preference.

nuun is widely used by runners, cyclists, tri athletes, adventure racers and swimmers however it can be used by anyone who wants to stay properly hydrated.

It comes in a great little tube which you can carry around and simply pop a tab into your water when you’re filling up. It works well before, during and post any training or race. It is also great for hangovers and if you’re travelling to hot climates or have a bad tummy.

I swear by the stuff and have a couple of tabs a day, a lot more if I’m racing. Its definitely worth trying, staying properly hydrated is so important and yet few of us get it right – nuun makes your life a lot easier.

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Nutritional Information
Based on 1 tablet dissolved in 500ml of water.
Active ingredients level (mg)
Sodium (carbonates) 360.0
Potassium (bicarbonate) 100.0
Calcium (carbonate) 12.5
Magnesium (sulfate) 25.0
Vitamin C 37.5
Vitamin B2 500mcg
other ingredients: citric acid, sorbitol, sodium carbonate, natural colours flavours, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, polyethylene glycol, magnesium sulfate, sodium benzoate, calcium carbonate, acesulfame potassium, riboflavin-5-phosphate.

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