Alphalyte Energy Palatinose is a food supplement, indicated for adult sportsmen, based on isomaltulose (Palatinose™), enriched by a mix of minerals (mineral salts in citrate form) and vitamin C, with hesperidin (WATTS'UP). Potassium and magnesium contribute to normal muscle function, while vitamin C contributes to physiological energy metabolism and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

During intense and prolonged workouts, it is important that constant energy support is guaranteed, without glycemic peaks and related "drops" or disturbances due to dehydration or gastrointestinal disorders that can significantly compromise performance. Widespread is the use by athletes of isotonic energy drinks which, however, often use ingredients that can be "heavy" or irritating to the gastrointestinal system, sometimes create a "roller coaster" effect on blood sugar or are not correctly balanced on concentration and dilution of the elements. Isomaltulose, patented as "Palatinose", is a carbohydrate defined as "intelligent" of natural origin, which supplies the energy of all carbohydrates (4kcal / g) in a more balanced way, however, thanks to its particular low glycemic index. Among its peculiarities is the improvement of fat oxidation during physical activity, further prolonging energy efficiency. Furthermore, a curious feature is that it is the first non-cariogenic carbohydrate for the teeth.

Palatinose™ is a disaccharide that derives exclusively from sucrose from non-GMO sugar beets, obtained through the enzymatic rearrangement of the glycosidic bond between glucose and fructose, where the difference with respect to sugar consists in the particular bond between the glucose units and fructose (alpha-glucosidic bond 1,6 instead of 1,2 in sucrose) where energy is released more slowly and not all at once. Previous studies on enzyme kinetics have shown that, compared to immediately available sugars such as sucrose or maltose, the bond in Palatinose is digested much more slowly by enzymes in the small intestine, and thanks to the slow but complete release in the intestine, it fully provides the carbohydrate energy (4 kcal/g) in a more balanced way and over a longer period of time, but at the same time provides the body with the same amount of carbohydrate energy as sucrose. This translates into the fact that the athlete will be energetically supported in a slower, more constant and prolonged way with a much longer glycemic curve, with blood sugar levels that will remain lower and more balanced, with a lower insulin requirement and a better metabolic profile. As a result, performance is sustained longer for sustained energy gains from carbohydrate oxidation where, unlike most sugars and starches, Palatinose™ does not block fat burning. High levels of fat burning are desired in weight management and may also be of interest in endurance exercise where optimal use of limited carbohydrate sources might be beneficial.

During intense and prolonged physical practice, even more emphasized in the hot season, sweating is the mechanism through which our body keeps body temperature under control and prevents it from rising excessively, putting the various vital physiological functions. Intense activity in the presence of high temperatures, it is possible to lose up to 4-5 liters of liquids per hour, with an annexed high loss of precious electrolytes which, if not quickly re-established, opens the door to dehydration and all severe annexes given by the loss of mineral salts such as sodium, chlorine, potassium and magnesium, which are essential for the balance of the organism. This imbalance can negatively affect physical performance. For this reason, especially in the summer and/or when intense physical activity takes place, it is useful to support and reintroduce the precious mineral salts that can be rapidly and effectively absorbed to restore the hydro-saline balance and stop dehydration. The supply of mineral salts in citrate form is preferable to other versions, as it is decidedly more bioavailable for our body and better tolerated.

In fact, it should be noted that various preparations based on certain types of salts,they can favor the onset of gastrointestinal problems with consequent malabsorption and also worsen distraction itself (case of diarrhea) and on performance itself. WATTS'UP, is a bioflavonoid complex naturally present in oranges that is rapidly bioavailable for our body. WATTS'UP helps aerobic capacity and anaerobic efficiency during physical efforts.