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The ultra-full energy drink for performance in the field
Our energy drinks are designed to give your body everything it needs during exercise, whatever your sport and whatever distance you cover! The key: good carbohydrates, electrolytes, BCAA, glutamine, taurine, vitamins and antioxydants (whose role is highlighted in our article on the benefits of antioxidants for athletes). All in a healthy, highly assimilable isotonic formula: who could do better?
Our 3-point energy drinks are :
- 38 g of carbohydrates
- an optimal glucose/fructose ratio of 1:0.8
- Carefully selected ingredients for a recipe that strikes the perfect balance between optimal hydration and delicious flavour!
The energy drink made by Baouw is designed to help you go faster, for longer.
The role of energy drinks during exercise
Our energy drinks are isotonic, which means they contain carbohydrates AND electrolytes (unlike our electrolyte tablets), for example, which accompany you on the field to help you compensate for your water losses with electrolytes but without carbohydrates). But why add carbohydrates to a sports drink at all? Here's a quick physio and nutrition update!
Why does your body need carbohydrates during exercise?
During intense or prolonged exercise, your body needs a rapidly available source of energy. That's where carbohydrates come in, as they're the preferred fuel for your muscles. Nothing less!
In everyday life, your body stores carbohydrates in the form of glycogen in the muscles and liver. During physical activity, it draws directly on these reserves to provide energy quickly, especially if the effort is sustained, as in endurance sports.
But beware: these stocks are limited. They can be used up in less than 2 hours, or even more quickly if the intensity is high. That's why you need to recharge your batteries during exercise, by providing your body with carbohydrates in the form of one of our energy drinks, a gel or an adapted energy purée.
The new Baouw drinks, your allies in performance
At the height of an enduro effort, your body needs well-tolerated carbohydrates, but also an optimum water balance. And that's where a WELL formulated energy drink like the Baouw version comes in!
- It gives you rapidly available energy
- It effectively hydrates by compensating for mineral losses
- It is easy to digest and reduces the risk of digestive problems, even over the long term.
Good reasons to choose our energy drinks
An ultra-complete drink for a tailored response to physical exertion
At Baouw, as experts in sports nutrition, we like to go beyond your expectations as a performance enthusiast. Basically, you want an effective performance drink? We'll create it AND add a little taste for your enjoyment! So much more than just a carbohydrate drink, Baouw Energy Drink is a recipe for performance!
- Energy: 38 g carbohydrate + vitamins + 100 mg taurine
- Hydration: 828 mg of the 4 essential electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium)
- Endurance: 1000 mg BCAA (ratio 4:1:1) * + antioxidants (C, E, zinc)
- Digestive protection: isotonic formula + carbohydrate ratio 1:0.8 + 100 mg glutamine
*4 leucine, 1 valine, 1 isoleucine: optimal ratio for BCAA absorption
Carbohydrates, but easy to digest!
Fuel for effort, yes, but fast! Glucose is an excellent source of energy, but it can only be absorbed up to a certain limit (around 60 g/hour). By combining it with fructose, which uses a different absorption route in the intestine, you increase the total quantity of carbohydrates assimilated without overloading your digestive system.
Our energy drinks also have an optimal glucose/fructose ratio: 1:0.8, ideal for efficient carbohydrate absorption. Our recipe also includes organic manioc maltodextrin (DE 10) for progressive energy without a blood sugar spike. And we've chosen this rather than corn maltodextrin because it's better digested, undergoes less processing and has a moderate glycaemic index . And since digestion is no easy task in the middle of an enduro race, your Baouw drinks are an important ally in nutrition for trail or during a marathon.
A healthy energy drink: the Baouw trademark
If you're familiar with our products, you'll know that it's part of Baouw's DNA that we compromise neither on effectiveness nor on respect for your body! In practical terms, in our sports drink, this means :
- Zero corn maltodextrin, zero colouring, zero preservatives
- Minerals and vitamins in highly assimilable forms
- Organic cane sugar: an effective sweetener, of natural origin and naturally rich in minerals
Developed in the Baouw Pro Kitchen
At the helm of the recipes for our energy drinks is a Baouw dream team that we're really proud of! With our nutritionist Benoît Nave, our favourite 2-star Michelin chef and long-standing partner Yoann Conte, and Thibaut Baronian, elite athlete in the Baouw team, we can say without blushing that they have been designed by the best... but also validated by the most demanding, since our energy drinks have been tested for over a year in our Pro Series programme under real conditions by our professional athletes: trail, bike, triathlon... The verdict? Validated!
And because we like things natural, our drinks are the antithesis of chemical flavours and excessively sweet beverages. Our recipes focus on lightness, freshness and balance. On the menu:
- Lemon - Elderflower
- Peach - Rosemary
Zero boredom, zero fatigue, 100% pleasure!
Our advice on how to use your Baouw energy drink properly
Our energy drinks are designed to be used during exercise. We recommend 1 portion per hour to cover standard carbohydrate requirements.
By adjusting the concentration of your powder, you can adapt the drink to the conditions of your day's training: your pace, the temperature and your desired carbohydrate intake.
Dose | Carbohydrates (per 500 ml) | Type of dilution | Recommendation |
½ spoon (hypotonic) | ~20g | Very diluted | Ideal if you drink a lot, especially in hot weather |
1 level spoon (isotonic) | 38g | Standard (recommended) | Better absorption, good energy/hydration balance |
1.5 spoonful (hypertonic) | ~60g | More concentrated | For very intense efforts or if you don't drink much |
Do you have a question about our energy drinks? You'll find the answer in our FAQ section!
Is Baouw an isotonic energy drink or not?
Exactly! As a drink formulated to meet your body's needs during intense exercise, it fits perfectly into the definition of theisotonic drink. For the record, carbohydrate intake can vary depending on the dosage, as shown in our table above.
Any advice on diluting the powder in water?
We've tested it, we've approved it, we can advise you!
1. Fill your water bottle ⅓ full of water
2. Add the powder and shake vigorously
3. Top up with water and shake again
Always adjust the concentration to your volume of drink per hour. The more you drink, the more you can dilute. The less you drink, the more you can concentrate.
What's the difference between energy drinks and electrolyte tablets?
The difference is that energy drinks contain carbohydrates, unlike hydration tablets. The electrolytes are also more concentrated in the drinks (thanks to the powder format, which is more flexible in manufacture). However, tablets are still more practical to use. 1 all, ball in the centre!