220 Triathlon

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TORQ GEL (COLA CAFFEINE)

Caffeine is arguably the most proven (legal) supplement around, with its mooted main benefits – increased muscle contractions, greater alertness and better decision making – down to stimulating the central nervous system. It’s also been linked with boosting fat metabolism, though evidence suggests that doesn’t necessarily mean improved performance. Studies show gains can be tapped into from around 120mg, but caffeine tolerance and your size do factor. The 89mg here from guarana is a good hit. It doesn’t taste bitter due to the cola flavouring and the texture is good – light enough to flow smoothly, but with enough depth to contain 29g carbs in each

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