High5 Energy Drink Citrus 1Kg
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The HIGH5 Energy Drink Citrus 1kg is a citrus-flavoured endurance fuel designed to help you sustain energy and hydration during long training sessions like cycling, running, and triathlon workouts
What it is
This is a carbohydrate drink mix built around:
- Maltodextrin (glucose source)
- Fructose (2:1 ratio)
- Electrolytes (sodium, potassium)
- Citrus flavouring
Main performance purpose
It is designed to:
- provide steady carbohydrate energy during exercise,
- improve endurance performance,
- support hydration through electrolytes,
- help prevent fatigue (“hitting the wall”).
Why the 2:1 carb ratio matters
The drink uses a scientifically supported glucose-to-fructose blend that allows:
- up to ~90g carbs/hour absorption (vs ~60g normally)
This means:
- more usable energy for working muscles,
- better sustained power output in long sessions.
How it’s used
Typical mixing guidance:
- Mix powder into water (often ~47g per 500ml, depending on personal preference and conditions)
During exercise:
- sip regularly throughout your ride or run rather than drinking all at once
Where it fits in training
Best used for:
- MTB endurance rides
- gravel events
- road cycling training blocks
- indoor trainer sessions (Zwift, etc.)
- long-distance running or triathlon training
1kg tub vs larger tubs
The 1kg version is:
- a smaller, more flexible size
- good for testing flavour or occasional use
- useful if you’re not doing high weekly mileage yet
Compared to the 2.2kg tub:
- same product principle
- just fewer total servings per container
How it compares to gummies and gels
- Drink: base fuel (steady carbs + hydration)
- Gummies (like HIGH5 Energy Gummies): solid carb top-ups
- Gels: quick spikes for harder efforts or when you can’t drink
Most endurance cyclists combine all three depending on ride intensity.
Bottom line
This citrus Energy Drink is a core endurance hydration + fueling product—ideal if you want a simple, consistent way to keep energy levels stable over long rides without relying only on gels or solid snacks.
