Power gel headache!!
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Hi all, I have used powergels on 3 different occassions ie. mountain biking in wales and 2 time trials and on all 3 occassions they have given me a splitting headache, i thought at first it was due to dehydration but i am now suspecting that it is the gels? has anyone got any thoughts on this as i would really like to have this handy energy supply without the headache!
cheers, james.
cheers, james.
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sugar induced migraine possibly.
Gels need a water based liquid (not energy drink) to help the absorption, if you dont take them with water then they take the fluid away from somewhere else and will make you dehydrated.
Try different brands.
Dont be fooled by 'isotonic' gels that 'dont need water' they still need a little bit. I would always separate Energy needs with Hydration so I can keep track of what I am taking.
thanks again, james.
and being an armourer iv tasted worse! you know better than most how it is being a proper trade in the mob lol