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2005-06-15 11:45 AM

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Subject: I want GU but not caffeine
I am not interested in the caffeine in GU's (or gels) because I never have caffeine in my diet in any form. Never! I realize there are some benefits to the body while training with caffeine, but what GU's (gels) do not have caffeine?

I was looking last night and some gels clearly state on the "neck" of the gel "caffeinated" or even "double," but what if I don't want any caffeine? Are the blank "necks" the decaf versions??

Help me understand what is not written.

2005-06-15 11:56 AM
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Subject: RE: I want GU but not caffeine
Banana Blitz has no caffeine...
2005-06-15 2:28 PM
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Subject: RE: I want GU but not caffeine
I'm with you -- no caffeine or other ickies in my gels. I'm not against caffeine, but I am sensitive to it and would prefer to ingest it while at home, not when I'm out running / biking.

PowerGel has at least 3 flavours that are non-caffeinated, nor do they have herbal junk in them. Vanilla, Raspberry Cream, and Tropical Fruit are the ones I've found so far.

ClifShot has one at least - Chocolate. Haven't tried it, but the ingredient list is beautifully readable.

I haven't found any others in my local shops, but they're small and have a limited selection. I really like PowerGel Vanilla so am content to just buy cases of those, since I don't use them often.

One helpful thing I've found is that the ingredients ALWAYS state caffine. Sometimes it's in there via some herb, and it will have in parenthesis (contains caffeine). I just double check before buying, makes life easier.
Good luck.

Edited by madeye 2005-06-15 2:29 PM
2005-07-03 7:10 AM
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Subject: RE: I want GU but not caffeine
Crank has a new caffiene free gel. There is an ad for it in this months Inside Triathlon. Which means I won't be trying it anytime soon. I have a caffiene addiction.
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