The texture of a Pocket Rocket gradually melts in the mouth, which allows the glucose and active ingredients to be mainly absorbed through the buccal mucosa (gums and inside of the cheeks) into the bloodstream, by passing the stomach. This means the Pocket Rocket delivers energy to the muscles more quickly and without stomach upset.

Pocket Rockets are less messy and more convenient than energy gels, with the four pieces meaning you can dose energy as and when needed, which can reduce and avoid GI distress. Pocket Rockets can also work more quickly than gels as some glucose is absorbed through the gums, which consequently can aid stomach comfort whilst consuming energy on the go.

Pocket Rockets are all about speed of energy delivery and therefore use simple carbs (sugars) to quickly get glucose to the muscles. POWR Plant bars offer some simple sugars but in addition they contain slower release carbs for more sustained energy provision making them ideal for longer endurance challenges. The POWR Plants also aim to improve health and performance by aiding blood flow. This is possible thanks to nitrates naturally occurring in the freeze-dried beetroot in the bars.

Primarily to aid hydration, avoids cramp and assist carbohydrate absorption through the intestines via sodium-glucose cotransporters. Electrolytes are typically lost in sweat during exercise so delivering electrolytes in the Electro Energy bar or energy gels can help replace those losses to maintain performance.

Electrolytes aid hydration by speeding absorption of liquid from the intestines into the body more quickly. Electrolytes also improve muscle performance, maintain normal nervous system function and help avoid cramp. Electro Energy bar with 120mg of electrolytes is an alternative to some of the better performing energy gels which may contain electrolytes too.

Each 47g bar has 120mg of full-spectrum electrolytes. That means you’ll be taking on board all 5 key electrolytes in differing levels; sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and chloride.

Research suggests a daily intake of 4-6g of beta alanine is optimal for boosting muscle carnosine levels and therefore maximising the lactic-buffering capacity within the muscles with a minimum of a 4 week supplementation period recommended. Studies also found that on average there was a more pronounced effect in older individuals whose muscle carnosine tends to decrease slightly with age. The Beta Blast Rocket contains 2g of beta alanine per bar.