Sports drink powder for endurance athletes that uses a complex carbohydrate formula to give you a more consistent and long-lasting energy supply. Hammer HEED powder uses a complex carbohydrate formula to ensure you obtain an ideal amount of calories , providing a more consistent and long-lasting energy supply . Many powdered sports drinks rely on simple sugars such as glucose, sucrose and fructose as their carbohydrate source. This severely limits how many calories can be efficiently digested and used for energy, and may also cause stomach distress and wild fluctuations in energy levels. Instead, HEED provides full-spectrum electrolytes instead of just salt and potassium. One or two scoops of HEED will completely fulfil the electrolyte and caloric requirements of most athletes . For others, HEED provides an excellent base to which additional Endurolytes can be added to satisfy electrolytic needs. HEED also maintains stable blood glucose levels and buffers lactic acid . HEEDs sweeteners, stevia and xylitol, are actually good for you: xylitol is especially beneficial for oral health . If you prefer sports drinks to gels, heed your bodys desire for superior fuel and choose Hammer HE