Liquid Shot

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ISOTONIC ENERGY GEL

Liquid Shot provides quick and convenient energy in a refreshingly light, isotonic formula that's designed to be consumed without water.  Each packet delivers 28g carbohydrates.

✓Contains fast-acting carbs for quick energy
✓Gets absorbed instantly without GI distress
✓Natural flavors & sweeteners

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Cell Function

Muscle Contraction

Cramp Prevention

CALCIUM

Required for muscle contraction. Triggers many cellular functions during exercise. Usually not present in water, sports drinks, multivitamins or other supplements used by exercisers.

Natural Sources Formed during digestion with soluble calcium ions in presence of malic acid. Small amounts are in cells throughout food sources.

Forms Dicalcium Malate Dihydroxide

Supplier Balchem® Albion® DimaCal®

Relevant Literature

Sodium Utilization

Cramp Prevention



CHLORIDE

Necessary to reap benefits of sodium. Decreases gastric intolerance from high sodium intakes, not seen with high intakes of chloride-free sodium salts.

Natural Sources N/A

Forms Evaporated Salt

Supplier Cargill

Relevant Literature

Energy Production





CITRIC ACID

Major metabolite for aerobic respiration (energy production). Enhances flavors and palatability. Regulates pH (buffering acidity). Helps mixtures of nutrients mix, taste, dissolve, and suspend better.

Natural Sources Fruits and Juices

Forms Citric Acid Anhydrous Powder (2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic Acid)

Supplier Cargill

Relevant Literature

Energy Production

Endurance Performance & Recovery

Brain Function

GLUCOSE

Preferred, primary fuel for cellular energy production (ATP) and endurance exercise performance. Primary precursor for muscle and liver glycogen synthesis. Aids exercise recovery. Affects metabolic pathways such as insulin release and regulating fat synthesis. Crucial for brain function.

Natural Sources Non-Fiber Carbohydrates, Sucrose, Galactose

Forms Dextrose, D-Glucopyranose, Blood Sugar; Glc

Supplier Ingredion

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Energy Production

Endurance Performance & Recovery

Brain Function

MALTODEXTRIN

Preferred, primary fuel for cellular energy production (ATP) and endurance exercise performance. Primary precursor for muscle and liver glycogen synthesis. Aids exercise recovery. Affects metabolic pathways, insulin release, and fat synthesis.

Natural Sources Starches in Grains, Corn, Vegetables, and Flour

Forms Glucose Polymers with Chain Length 2-40+ Glucose Units (Maltodextrin, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Modified Starch, Hydrolyzed Amylose)

Supplier Chicago Sweeteners, Ingredion

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Cramp Prevention





MAGNESIUM

Addresses common athlete deficiency. Prevents cramps. Chelate form reduces GI distress.

Natural Sources Formed During Digestion with Soluble Magnesium Ions in Presence of Malic Acid

Forms Dimagnesiumhydroxymalate

Supplier Balchem®, Albion®

Relevant Literature

Energy Production





MALATES & MALIC ACID

Major metabolite for energy production via aerobic respiration. Adds sour, tart flavor and buffers acidity. Chelates calcium and magnesium for better uptake and GI tolerability.

Natural Sources Whole Foods, Fruits and Vegetables

Forms DL-Malic Acid

Supplier Tate & Lyle

Relevant Literature

Cramp Prevention

Balances Electrolytes

Nervous System Activity

POTASSIUM

Regulates muscle contraction and nervous system activity. Addresses deficiency suffered by 95% of the US population. Balances electrolyte levels during exercise.

Natural Sources Fruits and Vegetables

Forms Dipotassium Phosphate Food Grade

Supplier Budenheim

Relevant Literature

Cramp Prevention

Heat Tolerance



SODIUM

Maintains tolerability to heat. Prevents sweat loss of sodium. Maintains plasma volume. Improves exercise recovery. Decreases urine output. Increases benefits with co-ingestion of other electrolytes. More effective than other sodium salts. 

Natural Sources Salt

Forms Evaporated Salt

Supplier Cargill, United Salt Corporation, Westco

Relevant Literature

TRADITIONAL GELS ARE HISTORY

Liquid Shot incorporates the latest fuel-source technology, blending complex carbs for prolonged energy and high-glycemic carbs for fast uptake and immediate use. It provides an emergency lifeline to replenish flagging energy levels and support high-output, high-intensity efforts better than gels.

NOTHING TO SLOW YOU DOWN

We omitted the thickening agents that make gels hard to ingest and slow to digest. The light formula is optimally balanced in a 10% isotonic solution to eliminate GI distress. It also doesn’t require an entire water bottle to choke down, so it doesn’t interfere with breathing during the high-intensity efforts when emergency fuel is most crucial.

STARTS WORKING RIGHT AWAY

“Getting calories down fast can be troublesome while racing. The thinner consistency of the Liquid Shot makes it so easy to take under high stress situations.  Liquid Shot is amazing from the quick energy boost it provides to helping prevent muscle cramps.”

– Shannon Koch (5x US National Champion)

The ultimate lifeline

With a blend of complex and high-glycemic carbohydrates, all 5 electrolytes, and a light, easy-to-consume isotonic formula, Liquid Shot is the ultimate emergency fuel for immediate energy and cramp prevention.

"Texture is good, consistency is great. Sits in the stomach well. Can take it on a 100-degree day without any issues (which is huge). I won’t need to worry about what’s on course at Ironman; I can just bring these with me."
Dr. Matt Hanson

6x IRONMAN / 5x 70.3 Champion

ADDITION BY OMISSION

In addition to omitting thickening agents, Liquid Shot also avoids common ingredients like fructose and vitamin C, which reduce efficient energy production (fructose) and have demonstrated a negative performance impact when consumed during endurance training and racing (vitamin C).

"Only took 15 years (how long I've been using gels) to find one I like."
Ruth Winder

2020 Tour Down Under Winner
2019 US Road Race Champion

TECH YOU CAN TASTE

The latest research and technology give Liquid Shot a light, neutral flavor that’s easy to consume hour after hour, even when you're at your limit.

"Flavor and consistency are solid. Goes down fast. Good energy. Shit works."
Karl Meltzer

Winningest Ultra Runner in history

PREVENTS CRAMPING & DEHYDRATION

The revolutionary formula delivers all five electrolytes (instead of just one or two) for more effective uptake and cramp prevention. During extreme heat and intense efforts, Liquid Shot’s complete electrolyte profile can be the difference between peak performance and collapsing with cramps as the winning gap opens in front of you.

THE BITTERSWEET TRUTH ABOUT FRUCTOSE

Liquid Shot delivers a blend of high-efficiency carbohydrates without fructose. This combination effectively negates fructose’s ATP tax, boosting overall energy production without the problems of pure fructose.

The biochemistry behind this is much more complicated, of course, and you can read more about how maltodextrin – and several other carbs – help Liquid Shot maximize fast energy.

"Exactly what I want: flavorful, easy to get down quickly with its thinner consistency and with all five electrolytes."
Robin Carpenter

Rally Cycling

RESEARCH

Locked in a Vault – Coming Soon

SUPPLEMENT FACTS



Supplement Facts
1 serving per packet (44 g)
Kona Mocha Only: 25mg of caffeine
Amount Per Serving %DV
Calories-110 Calories from fat-0
Total Carbohydrate (Maltodextrin Glucose Blend) 28 g 9%
Sugars 8 g
Calcium (as Dicalcium malate) 20 mg 2%
Magnesium (as Dimagnesium malate) 20mg 5%
Chloride (as Sodium chloride) 115 mg 5%
Sodium (as Sodium chloride) 75 mg 3%
Potassium (as Dipotassium phosphate) 40 mg %
Citric Acid 200 mg *
Malic Acid (as Dimagnesium malate, Dicalcium malate) 200 mg *
*Daily Value Not Established
**Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Other Ingredients:  Water, Natural flavor. 

Q&A

Q: What does Liquid Shot do?

A: Liquid Shot provides quick energy when you need it most. It also helps prevent cramping, and it’s engineered for fast, easy uptake from gut to blood and blood to muscles, so you can pop it on the hottest days and during intense efforts without putting your stomach and GI tract in distress.

Q: What’s the difference between Liquid Shot and traditional gels?

A: The short answer? Liquid Shot is more effective at preventing cramps, contains more calories, and delivers electrolytes and fuel faster.

And here’s the Bucci answer: Whatever traditional gel you’re comparing it to, Liquid Shot has more electrolytes. Ditto calories. Try it, and let us know if we’re wrong. It’s also got all five electrolytes instead of just one or two, which research shows improves uptake and increases overall cramp prevention.

Liquid Shot’s also different in what it omits. It doesn’t contain any gums or thickening agents that can slow fuel absorption and contribute to the gut punch of eating traditional gels during intense efforts. It also dodges other common ingredients that are ineffective or even counterproductive while exercising, including fructose (inefficient energy but often included for taste), vitamin C (impedes endurance performance), and amino acids (stymies caloric uptake).


Q: What does Isotonic mean, and why is it beneficial?

A: Tonicity determines how quickly the body can absorb fluids and nutrients, impacting hydration and energy levels. Isotonic means it has a similar concentration of carbohydrates and electrolytes to human blood. This is ideal because it’s easy for the body to absorb and digest, and it’s part of the reason why Liquid Shot is able to deliver fuel faster than traditional gels. It also means you don’t have to chew Liquid Shot or slug a whole bottle just to choke it down – a requirement during punchy efforts or when you’re living on the rivet.

Q: Does Liquid Shot help prevent cramping?

A: Yes, Liquid Shot delivers all 5 electrolytes to prevent cramping. Most traditional gels include only one or maybe two electrolytes, so they’re missing out on additional pathways and benefits that Liquid Shot’s comprehensive electrolyte suite provides. Liquid Shot’s magnesium is an especially oft-overlooked electrolyte that demonstrates extraordinary effectiveness at preventing cramps – learn more here.

Q: Will there be additional flavors of Liquid Shot available?

A: Yes, we have a caffeinated Kona-Mocha flavor coming out this Summer 2022.

Q: How should I use Liquid Shot?

A: We recommend you use bottles of EFS or EFS-PRO as your foundation and take Liquid Shot as needed for additional calories and electrolytes. That’s not a firm Use Directions statement, but for Liquid Shot, you should listen to your body or consider what’s coming up in your training session or on the race course. If your efforts are flagging or you’re feeling twinges in your muscles, take one. Research has also shown that an influx of carbs late in an exercise session can have an outsized effect on performance, so it’s always a good bet before the finale.

Q: Why doesn’t Liquid Shot contain fructose, like other gels?

A: The latest research shows Fructose is not an ideal carbohydrate source during exercise. Traditional gels often include it as a sweetener, but unless conditions are just right and certain requirements are met, it’s just filler that makes your system work harder to digest and process it without netting an additional energy benefit. If you’d like to learn more, we abuse the poor sugar with research here.

Q: Why doesn’t Liquid Shot contain any amino acids?


A: Free form amino acids were left out because the new Liquid Shot is meant for a quick burst of energy and electrolytes. Amino acids can slow that uptake, so while they’re beneficial in the steady trickle carb supply game of, say, EFS or EFS-PRO, they don’t actually help Liquid Shot fulfill its primary function: Getting fuel and electrolytes into your system as fast as possible. Since they didn’t serve that ultimate purpose, they were cut. Again, Liquid Shot is a supplement to EFS and EFS-PRO, which both provide amino acids for other benefits, but that’s not Liquid Shot’s game.

Q: How much caffeine is in the Kona Mocha Liquid Shot?

A: There’s 25mg of caffeine per packet.  Find out why.

Q: Will you be offering Liquid Shot in the flask and refill container again?

A: We’d like to say “never say never,” but currently there are no plans to offer other packaging options like the flask and refill jug. Which does admittedly sound a lot like “never.”

Q: Is MultiV vegan friendly?
A: Yes.

Q: Is MultiV gluten-free?
A: Yes.

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