So I’ve finally found a good electrolyte drink that works for me - HEED from Hammer nutrition. I’ve also had great luck with Enduro Optomizer for Protein, but it tastes like crap and I’d like to try to only have one energy mix concoction on my bike.
Was wondering if it would work to mix in a scoop or two of whey protein into my HEED. Does this work? Better to eat solids for proteins?
Check the Hammer web site. They recommend NOT using whey protein because during exercise it produces amonia (not good for you). They recommend using the soy protein.
I use InfiIt (heavy sweater and don’t tolerate the Endurolytes well) and mix three bottles for the bike. Each 45-60 min I take a hit of Hammer Gel just before a bike aid station and then grab a water to wash the gel down. The remainder is dumped on me to keep me cool.
Worked for me yesterday at Steelhead like a charm.