Näak Ultra Energy™ science was developed to meet the specific needs of ultra endurance Athletes. The idea is simple: the ingestion of a few macronutrients such as carbohydrates and electrolytes is not enough to fuel ultra distances. After a few hours of effort, you need a complete nutrition approach to go farther, longer.
Gastro intestinal issues are the first cause of DNF* in ultra trail.
Gastrointestinal symptoms affect 85% of Ultra-Trail runners and are the leading cause of DNF, or "Did Not Finish" (23%).*
In 2016, we discovered that ultra distance athletes were bonking because they were using products that were inadequate:
- use of products made for short to medium distances
- lack of protein and overuse of sugar that leads to energy crashes and guts problems
- unsustainable ingredients that harm the environment
At Näak, we launched a range of new products specifically made for ultra distance that helps athlete perform with no gastro-intestinal discomfort.
Formulated with ultra distance in mind, the Näak Ultra Energy™ Gel is specifically designed for ultra endurance efforts. Made with 37% of upcycled ingredient, it delivers 200 calories per serving.