HYDRA C5 ENDURANCE MATRIX is a comprehensive advanced formulation with 10 functional ingredients. It works through multiple metabolic pathways and physiological levels to optimize athletic performance even under the most strenuous conditions. The MATRIX contains 5 different kinds of carbs, 1 patented amino acid, 1 trademarked di-peptide, 1 trademarked osmolyte and 2 key electrolytes.

The 5 carbs form 5 different substrates, and so each flows through a separate pathway, however simultaneously, to generate, restore, and maintain depleted energy reserves.  C1 is the same high quality complex carb found in CARBO-PRO a premium fuel absorbed quickly; C2 is Dextrose, a source of instant energy and a metabolic intermediate; C3 is Cluster Dextrin® a heavy weight carbohydrate, provides rapid calories; C4 is Trehalose, a naturally occurring disaccharide, an antioxidant, helps with rehydration; C5 is D-Ribose, a naturally occurring pentose sugar, helps with the recovery of myocardial or skeletal muscle ATP levels following high-intensity exercise. With 5 carbs, it’s like opening 5 gates simultaneously to allow a large crowd to enter a huge football stadium, instead of opening just 1 or 2 gates.

BetaPowerTM an osmolyte,  SustamineTM a di-peptide, and CarnoSyn® a patented amino acid, work together to protect cells, proteins, & enzymes from environmental stress; improve performance in heat; enhance both aerobic & anaerobic metabolism; help in fat metabolism; enhance electrolyte and water absorption; stimulate muscle glycogen synthesis; inhibit muscle protein breakdown; increase time to exhaustion under conditions of mild dehydration; help buffering lactic acid, and increase strength and endurance while speeding recovery. Sodium and Potassium are electrolytes.

HOW TO USE:  Mix 1 serving (55 grams) in 16 oz. of water and drink during activity to get 200 calories. There are 600 calories in this bag; if you are below 150 lb. you have 3 hours of great energy to train or race. If you are above 150 lb. you have about 2 hours of energy. You need 1 bag for a marathon; 2 bags for a 70.3 and 3 or 4 bags for an Ironman.

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