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GU Energy Gel

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Gu Energy gel is a quick energy boost in a convenient, easily ingested form!

Features a convenient, easy-to-use squeeze package—simply squeeze into mouth and follow with a bit of water
Contains simple and complex carbohydrates with antioxidants
Also gives your energy a boost with a 100% dose of vitamin A and E per serving
Gu Energy gel is most effective when eaten on an empty stomach
Strawberry Banana, Cherry Blaze, Chocolate Outrage, Vanilla Bean, Tri Berry, Mandarin Orange contain 20mg of caffeine each; Mint Chocolate contains 4mg of caffeine
Espresso Love and Jet Blackberry flavors contain 40mg of caffeine each
Lemon Sublime, Peanut Butter and Strawberry Banana flavors are caffeine free
Specifications based on a range of flavors; nutrition facts displayed here and on wrapper may differ; information on wrapper reflects actual contents
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Ingredients: Maltodextrin, filtered water, fructose, leucine, pectin, valine, potassium & sodium citrate, histidine, sea salt, calcium carbonate, potassium sorbate & benzoate (as perservatives), calcium chloride, Gu herbal blend (astragalus, chamomile, cola nut extract, ginseng), Gu antioxidant blend (beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E), citric acid. Chocolate flavor also contains chocolate liquor; Vanilla flavor also contains bourbon vanilla; Orange flavor also contains more citric acid.

Please note some flavors contain caffeine.

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GU Energy Gel Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

GU Energy Gel

4.5

(based on 23 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Goes down easy (20)
Good value (15)
Tasty (14)
Works quickly (12)
Provides A boost (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Quick boost (16)
During ride (9)
Before riding (5)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (9), Runner (6), Avid cyclist (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)

Reviewed by 23 customers

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Apr

2013

4.0

Banana Strawberry is INTENSE

By Kiska

from Alaska

About Me Runner

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Pros

Goes Down Easy
Tastes Good
Thick

Cons

Best Uses

As A Snack
Boost
Women

Comments about GU Energy Gel:

Dang, this is NOT lacking on flavor. I'm not sure how 'many' bananas/strawberries they had to use to get the "natural banana flavor", but holy smokes! This little guy does not leave you wanting in the flavor department. This is basically the same consistency as taking a shot of honey. My stomach made some funny gurgling noises not even three minutes later, so we will see what that is all about later. Ya, this one is SUPER banana flavor. I may not get this one again. I love banana's, but this is a bit much.

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Apr

2013

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Not too Shabby

By luvinlabs

from San Diego, CA

About Me Hiker, Outdoorsman

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Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Value
Tasty

Cons

Best Uses

During Endurance Activity
During Ride
Quick Boost

Comments about GU Energy Gel:

When it said Peanut Butter, it tasted like Peanut Butter. Went down easy and gave an energy boost that was needed. Recommend using it during the activity instead of after when your body is depleted, but a great small and lightweight energy boost when every lb counts!

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Mar

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Peanut Butter? Can I have anutter?

By Greenfritos

from Colorado

About Me Competitive Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Value
Tasty
Works Quickly

Cons

Messy to Use

Best Uses

Before Riding
During Ride
For A Pbj

Comments about GU Energy Gel:

I got a deal on the peanut butter flavor of the GU gels, skeptical at first. The other flavors I have tried were good, but peanut butter? Well, a couple of packets during a long ride convinced me that is the flavor for me!! I love the fact I get the peanut butter flavor without the stick to the roof of your mouth stickiness. (Plus, it's tough to carry a jar of peanut butter in your jersey pocket). I have also tried Justin's nut butter packs, but this stuff goes down much easier. I am going to try mixing with another flavor in the future, try to get that PB&J taste maybe?? The boost of energy is gradual, but lasts for awhile. Great for rides. The other flavors I've tried are great too, but nothing to bring back that feeling as a kid eating a PB and banana sandwich so much as the peanut butter GU.

For those who have a hard time swallowing these, don't just gulp them down. Let the GU sit in your mouth for a little bit, your saliva will soften it up. If you don't have saliva, your issue isn't energy, you need some liquids. Plus, drinking a little bit after a GU shot helps. I've never had that "sit in the bottom of your stomach" feel with the GU gels.

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May

2012

4.0

Suprised again!

By Rob In AL

from Talladega, AL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Goes Down Easy
Tasty

Cons

Best Uses

Quick Boost

Comments about GU Energy Gel:

The Vanilla, Orange and Lime are good too. REI should sell these by the box in addition to individually.

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Apr

2012

4.0

Hey! That's pretty good!

By Rob In AL

from Talladega, AL

About Me Casual/ Recreational, Ordinary guy

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Pros

Goes Down Easy
Tasty

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Use

Comments about GU Energy Gel:

Tried the "Peanut Butter" out of curiosity and was pleasantly surprised. It actually tasted like peanut butter but not quite as intense or as "gooey" as the real stuff. 2 thumbs up.

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Mar

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Awesome Stuff

By Joshua S.

from Boulder, Co

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Value
Tasty
Works Quickly

Cons

Hard to Swallow

Best Uses

Quick Boost

Comments about GU Energy Gel:

This stuff is really great because it really works. The consistency throws you off at first and can make it hard to swallow, but you get used to it. After trying a few different flavors, I've decided that Chocolate is the flavor for me. To me, it is just like chocolate pudding. One packet of this before any activity like climbing, hiking, or cycling and you should have energy for about an hour. Like they say, stay hydrated or you'll wish you hadn't even eaten the Gu.

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Oct

2011

3.0

Strawberry Bannana

By wvasmith

from WV

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Hard to Swallow

Best Uses

Quick Boost

Comments about GU Energy Gel:

Tried the Strawberry Bannana after a hiking around Enchanted Rock. Its pretty think and I didn't enjoy the taste. The other flavors may taste better but i think the thickness will be the same. I prefer the honey stinger taste and consistency.

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Oct

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Does what it says on the tin.

By SleepyDave

from Bend, OR

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Value
Tasty
Works Quickly

Cons

Best Uses

Before Riding
During Ride
Quick Boost

Comments about GU Energy Gel:

Had a Mandarin Orange one to try them out. Worked great, gave me a noticeable boost, worked great without crashing me out. Will be picking up more for longer rides.

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Sep

2011

5.0

Great Boost

By KAF Runner

from Kandahar, Afghanistan

About Me Runner

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Pros

Goes Down Easy
Tasty
Works Quickly

Cons

Best Uses

Before Running
During a run

Comments about GU Energy Gel:

I bought several boxes before heading to Afghanistan. They are great to take before a run; they give a physical and psychological boost to my runs out here.

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Jul

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

GU is wonderful

By sassy

from las vegas, nv

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Value
Tasty
Works Quickly

Cons

Best Uses

Pre-hike
Quick Boost

Comments about GU Energy Gel:

I hike frequently, and keep at least one in my pack for emergencies. GU has helped give me a boost when I need it most, especially when I'm too hot to eat but need some extra sugar in my system.