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Precision Hydration PF 30 Drink Mix
£18.99

The Precision Hydration PF 30 Energy Drink Mix offers an excellent balance of carbohydrates for energy and electrolytes to replace those lost in sweat. It has a mild, not overly-sweet taste, mixes well, and offers good value for money.

The PF 30 mix uses the popular 2:1 ratio of maltodextrin to fructose to deliver 30g of carbs per 500ml bottle. The fructose helps your body absorb this at an increased rate: about 90g per hour, compared to around 60g per hour without. 

30g of carbs isn't especially high but where the PF 30 drink excels is with its electrolyte content, giving 500mg of sodium, 125mg of potassium and 24mg of calcium per 500ml. The idea is to replace the electrolytes you're sweating out and help you absorb fluids, aiding hydration.

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With its tidy balance between energy and hydration, PF 30 is great for high intensity efforts – especially in hot conditions when you're going to be losing electrolytes at a fast rate. It's also very palatable, the lack of excessive sweetness meaning that, unlike some energy drinks, you don't need to wash it down with something else.