Natural Workout Supplements for Men

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Performance ok, but their red Gels contain Red Dye #40
By Bryrland
We like the Accel Gels because they provide energy without a sugar spike like many other Gels (ie: GU) we tried. Taste during intense exercise is good, not too sweet or saliva inducing.I only rated the Strawberry/Kiwi flavor a 3-Star because we question why a so-called health product contain a cancer causing, migrane inducing substance such as Red Dye #40??A shame, really. Otherwise I'd give 5 stars. Giving -2 stars for potential cancer is still generous.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
It works and it tastes good!
By E. Schnautz
Accel Gel provides a little protein that is supposed to slow lean-muscle catabolization and a little carbohydrate/sugar that provides immediate energy for workout or competition. I don't know much about the science behind the anti-catabolism claims, but for me it helps delay the onset of debilitating fatigue and I have less muscle less muscle soreness post-event.I use it for long runs (15 marathons last year, 3 ultras this year--50k, 50mi & 77mi) and for training sessions lasting an hour or more. The trick has been to take one Accel Gel every hour or so with some water. For really long events the gel alone isn't enough for me and I usually have a power bar half an hour or so before the event starts.It tastes pretty good too. It's sweet but not too sweet--I don't feel like I need to brush my teeth right after I take it. Some of the other gels are syrupy and require too much water to wash down. Accel Gel Vanilla is just right.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Great stuff! Great for biking
By Erik Okerholm
Definitely the best tasting of the bunch, but we're not taking these for the flavor, but it helps. I liked the previous mixture better (the thicker ones) to this batch. When in your shirt pocket on the roadie, these hit up and get really liquidy. Not as much potassium at a Gu shot (hence the 4 stars), but I like the flavor and protein contents. More Potassium would get it the 5 stars. The 20 mg shot of caffiene doesn't hurt either. Great for on the ride.For Mtn Biking when you can carry more. Raisins have better sugar quality and over 500 mg of potassium in a 1/2cup. Great for on-trail and chewable nutrition.After a ride, Endurox R4 is the best recovery drink for me. Cytomax was absolutely wonderful, but I couldn't take the "stomach symphony" and "mosh pit party" that came with it.