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+1 for Robert's post on Gu.
Gu and other energy gels are specifically formulated for endurance athletes for quick assimimulation of simple carbs into the blood stream and to muscles while the body is under high cardio stress.
it's about the delivery and quick "burn" more than the total calories.
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