Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
Gels are meant to be eaten straight out of the packet or flask. If you want a powder to mix in your water, Hammer Nutrition's product is called HEED. .... Again, everyone's different...
Thanks for the good information and I had not considered calcium. I am in post-surgical menopause and do try to make sure I get enough.

Someone at my LBS suggested mixing the gel in my water as an experiment. I do like the lightly flavored gel and the flask option hadn't occurred to me. Both of my bikes have a top-tube bag so I have a place to put it.

After my 2 hour ride Sunday in 87 F temps I was quite weak (not a surprise) and had a very sensitive stomach the next day (a surprise) - this is why I was experimenting with the Endurolyte the other evening - I had intended to ride for two hours if I could.

I am happy with how Cytomax works - and it is hard to find the ingredients on the internet - it is just too strongly flavored for my stomach. I note that HEED is available in an unflavored version if you buy it in bulk. That is worth an experiment. I've been told that Hammer products have more "natural" ingredients - I don't know about that - but they are easy to find.