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This product contains 1 disputed ingredient: Roctane Amino Acid Blend. Evidence is mixed or doses are undisclosed — see the ingredient science section below for details.

GU Energy
GU Energy

Roctane Energy & Hydration Drink Mix

★★★★★
4.7 / 5·246 reviews at The FeedHydration

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$40for 10 servings· $4.00 per packet
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Used for: endurance athletes and building muscle
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  • ✓3 science-backed ingredients
Watch out for
  • →1 disputed ingredient — check label
246
Reviews at The Feed
0
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4
Key ingredients
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Average

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54
Science14/25
Transparency16/25
Value7/20
Athlete experience15/20
Quality2/10

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Ingredient science

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✓No flagged ingredients detected
Carbohydrates (Maltodextrin, Fructose)60g carbs
✓ Proven

Glucose-based carbs plus fructose use two separate gut transporters, allowing intakes up to ~90g/hr with less stomach upset than a single sugar.

Sodium320mg
✓ Proven

A meaningful dose of sodium to help replace sweat losses in long or hot sessions.

Caffeine (some flavors)up to 35mg
✓ Proven

Around 3mg per kg of body weight reliably improves endurance performance and focus; count all caffeine sources across the day.

Roctane Amino Acid Blend1900mg
Disputed

A small blend of amino acids; the amounts are low compared with the doses studied for performance.

Quality standards

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0 of 5 standards Pello tracks · No third-party banned-substance testing listed

Tested for sport

  • NSF Certified for Sport
  • Informed Sport
  • Cologne List

Food & sourcing

  • USDA Organic
  • Non-GMO Project Verified

Diet claims

  • Vegan: yes

    Brand or retailer label claim, not a certification.

  • Gluten-free: yes

    Brand or retailer label claim. In the US a gluten-free label means under 20 ppm gluten.

  • Dairy-free: yes

    Labeled vegan.

Certifications are as listed on the product's page at The Feed. NSF Certified for Sport is also checked against NSF's own database. Certifications can lapse, so check the certifier's search before you rely on one, especially if you're drug tested.

Transparency & Sources

85
High transparency
0 certifications · 246 reviews at The Feed
The Feed
246 reviewsmedium

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