The Difference Between Glucose and Fructose

The Difference Between Glucose and Fructose

Glucose and fructose share the same molecular formula (C6H12O6), but are arranged differently, resulting in stark differences in their metabolism. Seemingly not a big deal, the arrangement of atoms in similar molecules makes a huge difference in how they are used.
Why Is Potassium Important?

Why Is Potassium Important?

Potassium is the 3rd most abundant mineral in our bodies. While clinical potassium deficiency is uncommon, the vast majority of us don’t get enough potassium daily.
5 Tips for Reaching Your Summer Fitness Goals

5 Tips for Reaching Your Summer Fitness Goals

It’s March! The days are getting longer, the temperature is starting to creep up and spring is right around the corner. You know what that means! Time to get serious about your summer fitness goals. Need a little help getting started or staying on track? We got you. Here’s 5 tips we continually visit while we prepare for our big events.
Hydration: Should You Be Drinking Pedialyte?

Hydration: Should You Be Drinking Pedialyte?

As the COVID-19 continues to spread, we are also reminded that cold and flu season is still in full swing. We’re taking a moment to remind our partners that staying hydrated can help your body remove toxins from your system.
Glucose and Diabetics

Glucose and Diabetics

People with diabetes are able to enjoy a regular, and even competitive, exercise program much like other athletes. In general, exercise will lower blood sugar levels in everyone, including diabetics; however, diabetics have specific challenges with exercise and maintaining their blood sugar levels.
The Effect of High Glycemic Index Foods on Athletic Performance

The Effect of High Glycemic Index Foods on Athletic Performance

Understanding the effect that high glycemic index foods effect athletic performance can be beneficial for athletes interested in optimizing their performance through proper sports nutrition. First you need to understand what the glycemic index is and it’s relationship to athletic performance.
What is Maltodextrin and Should You Use Gels That Contain It?

What is Maltodextrin and Should You Use Gels That Contain It?

Maltodextrin is a synthetically manufactured long-chain carbohydrate. We stick to glucose as our sole carbohydrate energy source because unlike other carbohydrates, glucose starts giving you energy immediately without the need for your stomach to digest it to be usable for your body.
Keeping Collegiate Athletes Fueled Up

Keeping Collegiate Athletes Fueled Up

Thoughts on GLUKOS & its use in collegiate athletics from nutrition buyer and athlete nutrition advisor for programs at multiple schools, including BYU, UCLA, The University of Hawaii and Team USA Softball.
10 Minutes with Jr. Elite Cyclist, McKenna Mckee

10 Minutes with Jr. Elite Cyclist, McKenna Mckee

16 year old McKenna McKee was diagnosed at age 6 with Type 1 Diabetes, but she hasn’t let that stop her from pursuing her dreams of becoming a professional cyclist with Team Novo Nordisk.
Coincidence or GLUKOS?

Coincidence or GLUKOS?

Curious how GLUKOS improves performance? Justin Meram scores both Atlanta United goals and wins the game for his team. Coincidence or GLUKOS?
BREAKING RECORDS, FUELED BY GLUKOS

BREAKING RECORDS, FUELED BY GLUKOS

Today we are catching up with ultra runner Caleb Denton, who recently broke the record at the Iron Mountain 50 Mile race in a time of 7 hours and 4 minutes – that’s an 8:28/mile pace. Did I mention yet that there is roughly 9,000 feet of climbing in that race and it is all on trail? And that he fueled entirely on GLUKOS? 
THIS YEAR I RESOLVE…

THIS YEAR I RESOLVE…

According to Reader’s Digest, the most popular New Year Resolutions include losing weight, spending less, getting organized, learning something new… While these are all well and good, they don’t really inspire us so we decided to write our own.