Some Science Behind Our Product
How Is FuelEx Powered by Science?
Stay hydrated and energised with FuelEX, our Ultimate Hydration Powder, a scientifically formulated blend of essential minerals, vitamins, and amino acids designed to support athletic performance, endurance, recovery and general wellbeing.
Key Ingredients & Their Benefits:
Electrolytes for Hydration & Muscle Function:
Calcium: Contributes to normal muscle function and energy-yielding metabolism[i].
Sodium: Essential nutrient that is necessary for normal cell function and for neurotransmission[ii] It is one of the electrolytes needed for normal function of the body, including hydration, blood volume, and the functioning of your nerves and muscles[iii].
Chloride: Contributes to proper digestion through the production of stomach acid[iv].
Potassium: Contributes to normal muscle function and maintenance of normal blood pressure[v].
Magnesium: Contributes to reduction of fatigue, normal functioning of muscles and nervous system, protein synthesis, psychological function, electrolyte balance, and energy-yielding metabolism[vi].
Essential Minerals for Cellular Support:
Iodine: Contributes to normal thyroid function, functioning of the nervous system, energy-yielding metabolism, cognitive performance and skin[vii].
Selenium: Contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress and supports immune function, normal thyroid function, hair and nails[viii].
Zinc: Contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, normal metabolism of fatty acids and carbohydrates, protein synthesis and cognitive function, and supports the immune system[ix].
B-Vitamins for Energy & Endurance:
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): Contributes to normal heart function, functioning of the nervous system, psychological function, and energy-yielding metabolism[x].
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2): Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and functioning of nervous system, protection of cells from oxidative stress, reduction in fatigue, normal iron metabolism and normal skin[xi].
Niacin (Vitamin B3): Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, functioning of the nervous system and reduction in fatigue[xii].
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Contributes to the reduction in fatigue, normal mental performance and energy-yielding metabolism[xiii].
Vitamin B6: Contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, psychological function, reduction in fatigue and regulation of hormonal activity[xiv].
Biotin (Vitamin B7): Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, functioning of the nervous system, macronutrient metabolism and psychological function, as well as normal hair and skin[xv].
Folic Acid (Folate: Vitamin B9): Contributes to normal amino acid synthesis and immune function, and reduction in fatigue[xvi].
Vitamin B12: Contributes to red blood cell formation, normal energy metabolism, functioning of the nervous system, psychological function, functioning of the immune system and reduction in fatigue[xvii].
Vital Antioxidants & Immune Support:
Vitamin C: Contributes to maintenance of the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise, energy-yielding metabolism, functioning of the nervous system, the immune system, protection of cells from oxidative stress, reduction in fatigue, and normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin[xviii].
Vitamin D: Contributes to normal bone health and muscle function, absorption and utilisation of calcium, and normal function of the immune system[xix].
Vitamin K: Contributes to normal blood clotting and bone maintenance[xx].
Amino Acids for Performance & Recovery:
Glutamine: Aids in muscle recovery[xxi], contribute to enhancing inflammation-reducing bioactivity in exercise[xxii], and supports gut health[xxiii].
Carnitine: Aids in improved recovery after exercise[xxiv] and endurance performance in exercise[xxv],[xxvi]
Power your life with Ultimate Hydration Powder — hydration, energy, and recovery in every sip!
References
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