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Customer Reviews & Questions for High5 Zero Electrolyte Drink - 20 Tabs
ZERO is the new electrolyte drink from High5; it's virtually calorie free (1.4 cal per 100ml) and has a light refreshing taste.
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Just what I needed
I've been using Zero to ensure my electrolytes are topped up during training and for racing. I'm focusing on 10 and 25 mile time trials this season and therefore need electrolytes in my drink, but not necessarily calories. The flavours are good and the tabs couldn't be easier to use.
15 July 2010
Worth a Purchase
Very good energy tables - each tube contains 20 tablets so for the price it's very reasonable.
15 July 2010
No more cramp!
I wasn't sure whether these would work, but I got them because they claimed to reduce cramp. So far they seem to work, I have had a couple of long rides with these recently and did not get cramp before or after the ride, which I have in the past. I got the citrus flavour and to be honest I don't like the taste very much - I normally drink unflavoured water anyhow so this is why! Probably go for the neutral next time. It's pretty cheap as well.
15 July 2010
Good alternative to energy drinks
I found these great for touring and short trips when you don't want to carry large quantities of the usual energy drink. Just carry one tube and pop a tablet in when you refill the bottle. Doesn't contain the calories so remember to eat more (not too hard!).
14 July 2010
good fuel
not a bad taste - reasonable value compared to other power fuels.
easier to carry than satchets !
11 July 2010
work a treat
Bought these because I get cramps and need to replace electrolytes but don't like swilling too much of those high carb, high sugar energy drinks when training. They taste great - especially the citrus - stop the cramps, and make it much easier to hydrate. Would highly recommend them.
10 July 2010
No mess
Simple and easy to use, no messy mixing of powders
Nice bubblely fizz on the tounge.
Not too sweet either
10 July 2010
just as ordered, used before but paid more these are as I've used before & do the job well.
10 July 2010
Good hydration
Used these recently in a mountain biking trip to the Alps. Really easy to place the tablets in my Camalback that was full of water. They taste good with a nice flavour. The water becomes very lightly carbonated.
10 July 2010
I used to suffer with headaches after riding but these seem to have cured that instantly. Very handy as no fussing around with messy powders and also easy to take with you for refils on the road. I go for the flavourless and use with whatever squash is in the house.
09 July 2010
Quality on the go drink
These mix up to a tasty, not too chalky, drink which does the trick to quench your thirst and keep you pushing for longer. You can rely on High 5 to hit the spot every ride. Can't really find fault .......get some.
08 July 2010
high 5 drink
this is a great tasting drink and easy to carry a spare tablet in your back pocket. it kept me from cramping in very hot conditions without the caffeine/sugar hit that some drinks give you + it's not fattening. my wife can also recommend it as most other carbo drinks give me wind assistance which is not popular in the marital bed dept.
08 July 2010
Zero acitive
Bought as an alternative to Nuun as cheaper (around 30p/tab rather than 45p/tab) Seems to do the job and escaped cramp on recent 100mi ride. Only concern is the sweeteners but Nuun has this drawback too.
07 July 2010
Good value alternative to Nuun
If you've had Nuun in the past you know what to expect from these electrolyte tablets. Bigger tube of tablets from High5 and Cherry - Orange flavour makes a nice change
01 July 2010
Brilliant!
This is a great product to keep you going on enduarnce exercises, helped me do 63 miles non-stop! Replaces the electrolytes lost in a tasty way, not sweet or sickly. Just dissolve a tablet into a 500ml bottle of water. Easy to carry around in their own tubes.
Raspberry flavour a little odd, but citrus, and berry/orange great.
30 June 2010
Magic in a bottle
I used to get cramp training and then discovered these tablets. I started with Noon, which were about the same price for 12 tablets and have since moved on to high five as you get 20 tablets. I recently did the Coast to Coast (Whitehaven - Sunderland) in one day and took a dozen of these tablets with me to drop into my bottles when I got them refilled and I had no cramp, despite it being hot - they are lifesavers! Still too expensive for what they actually are though!!
29 June 2010
Simple electrolyte replacement
Not all of us like the sweetness of energy drinks, gels and foods. This offers a great and simple solution to electrolyte replacement. It tastes a little watery at first, but this passes rapidly and is preferential to simple water.
Great for hot days when energy replacement isn't the main priority.
28 June 2010
Strange flavour
I had the cherry/orange flavour and the orange was just too strong and bitter for drinking on the road. Perhaps another flavour would work better?
26 June 2010
Anti Cramp in a Tube
I suffer from cramp pretty bad when riding hard for extended periods of time, I just completed the third London to Brighton in a shade over 4 hours and unlike the two previous times I suffered no cramp whatsoever and I gotta say it's been thanks to this product! I was sceptical at first but after drinking a litre before the ride and using it in my camel back during the ride and after to stay hydrated I suffered no cramping over the 54 miles, furthermore I felt fine after the event too!
23 June 2010
High5 Zero Drink Tablet
Excellent if you are riding for losing weight.
Gives you the salts without the calories. Tastes OK but also adds well to cordial etc.
19 June 2010
Great taste and value
Excellent taste - I've tried all flavours and there aren't any I dislike (granted this is subjective). With about 500ml of water these make the perfect sports drink for hot conditions. I pack a couple of individual tabs for 3 - 5 hour rides and use these when topping up my bidons. Great value too - far more economical than buying pre made sports drinks. I also use these when working in hot conditions (Darwin - 36C and high humidity) and they work well in making high fluid intakes more palatable.
16 June 2010
tasty drink
very tasty drink & stops me feeling dehydrated next morning after a gym session
14 June 2010
prevents dehydration and cramps
If I do a lot of exercise and drink only water, I get leg cramps at night, and start to feel thirsty all the time. These sort that out, are handy to carry and use, and not too expensive.
Basically seem to be very similar to Nuun but slightly cheaper.
I always drop one of these on my water bottle when cycling or spinning these days.
Citrus and cherry flavours are actually fairly nice (it's only a very weak flavouring, it's not like squash), I'm not as keen on the berry but it's drinkable.
13 June 2010
The perfect only electrolyte energy drink
One of the best inventions for the people who practice any kind of sport.
Yes, there are a lot of energy drinks but almost all of them have a mix of carbohydrates and electrolytes so, when you have drunk a big amount of them, you have entered in your body a considerable amount of calories and it can be not so good ad you expect.
How to solve this?
Do you mix them with less concentration? No because you are taking less electrolytes.
Do you drink less? It's not an option.
So, the solution is... this electrolyte tablets!!!
They are really good and in a couple of minutes, you have a liquid drink with only electrolytes and so you can drink nearly what you want.
Specially for hot days it's nearly perfect.
Ah, as tablets have a cut in the middle, you can break them easily and use them in a glass of water so you can use them at home as a soft drink.
Of course, the possibility to keep them with you is really easy because you can take the tablet wherever you want.
I haven't mentioned anything about their taste but it's in the same line: incredible and you can play with the concentration so you can give more / less taste.
12 June 2010
dont forget the electrolytes!!
Doing the hard yards on the turbo? Riding a long hot summer sportive in fact if you are doing anything that is going to mean you are perspiring profusely and you are being active whilst doing so, you may well need some electrolyte support to stop you from cramping and to keep the electrical pulses from the brain getting to the muscles. Easily dis-solvable effervescent tablets that deliver a very palatable blend of essential electrolytes to working muscles AND there are no calories.
26 March 2010
Excellent stuff!
Having (like more than a few others) been introduced to Zero by the free samples in a mag a few months back, I got some more samples with some bottles, and now I've bought a tube of 20- I doubt it'll be my last! It's perfect for much of the riding I do. For long rides, I tend to go for a DIY solution (orange juice/water mix in a bladder), for shorter distances nothing at all or just water. For 30 or 40 miles after a carb-loaded Sunday lunch, however, Zero has proved perfect. Dead simple to use, the tablet's convenient, and all three flavours taste nice. These aren't isotonic, so for long runs you'd want carbs as well (gels/bars, or add Zero to another product), but they'll certainly help prevent dehydration. I've had no problems with these at all, and the tube means it'll be handy should I need to top up fluids on a long run out.
16 February 2010
practical drink
A good product, which seems to work. It is easy and quick to make and is ideal for shorter less strenous rides where you don't need something more enrgy giving.
14 November 2009
This stuff works
Zero tastes great and really works.It was also great value.
04 March 2013
Great for stopping cramp
I always used to suffer from cramps on hilly rides but these tablets have stopped it. They tasted decent too. Can't fault them at all.
04 March 2013
Great tasting and pleasant
If you are looking for a tasty drink just to keep you hydrated then this is a perfect drink! The taste is light, refreshing and pleasant when out on the bike and it doesn't stick in the throat at all! I went for the Cherry and Orange one which is lovely! It's great value compared to pre mixed drinks and seems to do the trick keeping me hydrated.
03 March 2013
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Better check with the manufacturer but the "dosage" is for adults. My kids sweat like horses though, so may be ok.Country : United Kingdom
2 months, 3 weeks ago
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there are no age limitations listed by the supplier for this product. I hope this helps.3 months, 1 week ago
Does anyone know the maximum tabs you can take in a day? There's no usage section on these so I'm not sure if u can have 2 a day or 10.
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Ive always assumed there's no specific limit as long as you are replacing fluids and electrolytes that you have lost while exercising. Wouldn't be drinking a bidon every hour while sitting at a desk ...Country : United Kingdom
2 months, 3 weeks ago
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If your exercising enough to drink 5 plus bottles you will need some carbohydrates as well. Otherwise my guess is no problems.Country : Australia
4 months, 1 week ago
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The instructions on the tubes don't suggest a limit. I reckon that at one tablet per 750cc your biggest risk of using 10 or more is exploding unless you are excreting sweat (etc) at a comparable rate. It is also well known that if you comsume pure water in huge volumes your body stops being able to absorb it and you can die as a result. So, if you need to consume a lot of fluid, you need the electrolites/salts to cope.4 months, 2 weeks ago
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I use 2 x 750 ml bottles on a hot day and use two tabs per bottle because that ids how I like it probably wouldn't do more than that but email the company if you are concerned.Country : United Kingdom
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Depends how thirsty you are and how hot the weather is. The dose is one or two per 750ml bottle. I would only use 2 tabs if the weather was very hot. In the winter I tend to use half as I don't like drinking plain water - find it swills around in my stomach.Basically, use these while riding/running and then one bottle after exercise.
10 months ago
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I have some of these and use them in southern Europe when I sweat buckets and get cramp if I only use the regular zeros on very hot days. It looks as though Wiggle aren't offering them at present. They are available elsewhere.4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Are you sure you mean Zero salt?By their nature electrolyte tablets are for replacing lost salts and High5 Zero all contain sodium as far as I know.
I've had free samples of these where the tablets were individually wrapped - is that the case when they're in a tube? It would be nice to take a few out with me in the event I drain my bidons...
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No they're not wrapped. I suggest a twist of aluminium foil to carry a couple of spares.1 year, 9 months ago
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the tablets are not individually packaged in the tube.1 year, 9 months ago
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No, but the tube is small enough to fit in your pocket without taking up much roomCountry : United Kingdom
1 year, 9 months ago
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No, they are not individually wrapped in the tube.Country : United Kingdom
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If you buy a tube they are not individually wrapped. However the tube reseals well, so they stay fresh.Answer:
The tablets are not individually wrapped, the tube has a desiccant in the lid to prevent any moisture affecting the tablets.Country : United Kingdom
1 year, 9 months ago
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No but the tube is small enough that you will not notice it if you have to carry it around and tough enough that you dont have to worry about it breaking. I carry a tube every day on the commute and will be taking a few tubes with me when i trek through the Atlas mountains.1 year, 9 months ago
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Hi, they are loose in the tube and will dissolve in a jersey pocket if you build up a sweat!Answer:
No, they come stacked in the tubed, unwrapped. but the tub is small (about 15cm long) so fits in a rear pocket easily or you could wrap in clingfilm!Answer:
No they're not individually wrapped in the tube, they're loosely stacked. You can wrap a couple in clingfilm and take them out with you though no problem.1 year, 9 months ago
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yes i had the tablets too in with the drink1 year, 10 months ago
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You probably could, but I wouldn't want to have that taste lingering in my CamelBak afterwards ... I use it post ride!2 years ago
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I think you will find it will taint the container no matter what it is. Not a big deal if you regularily use these productAnswer:
Well I do regularly and so far so good!Country : United Kingdom
2 years ago
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I'm not an expert but I'd say that everything else than water will give you issues in a CB over time. Cleaning propperly will - but only postpone - the replacement of the old CB.I recognize a slight aftertaste in waterbotles if I just refill with water during the same training ride, but that doesn't bother me - I actually look forward to drink the Zero stuff :)
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I have used it in a camelbak with no ill effects. It does leave a slight taste trace even after several washes. I have ended up buying a second bladder which I use jsut for water.
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So long as you clean out bladder properly there should be no problems. I'd highly recommend zeros.Country : United Kingdom
2 years ago
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yes but rinse and store bladder in freezer
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yes, and the worst it'll do is discolour the inside after a lot of use. Just give it a good clean now and then with a bit of chlorine in the water.Country : Norway
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Open the lid put in the tablet, add water close lid, shake and drink - simples..Yes - they dissolve well and I have had no issues.
2 years ago
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Dont see why notAnswer:
yeah u can nps, but they do expand a little bit so make sure ur not filling it to the brim and u will be fineCountry : Australia
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I do as long as you rinse it out after there should be no problems.
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I use these in the Camelbak for longer rides. Cant think of any potential hazards other than they do omit a slight aeration-which is release on drinking. You will need a few tablets for full capacity-but leave space for the air expansion.Answer:
Yes, you can. It reacts like a Berocca, so it fizzes away. Maybe just make sure it's dissolved before sucking through the straw.Country : Australia
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I've read on a forum that someone has used these in a water bladder and that a lot of gas is initially released, so I suppose the answer is yes. I intend to use them in this way. I can imagine excess pressure when you bite on the valve the very first time so would probably avoid problems by squeezing with fingers and aiming it away - some liquid will of course be wasted in this way. The other alternative would be to only fill the bladder say two thirds full so that the pressure can be taken up within the bladder. Sorry all this is only theory.Country : United Kingdom
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Yes. Just ensure you wash out as usual after use
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Yes you should be fine adding these to a camelbak. Just be aware that the tablets fizz which can cause pressure, you should wait to do up the cap or release the air periodically to prevent a water escape from the valve.Country : United Kingdom
2 years, 1 month ago
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2 years, 2 months ago
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yes. there is no aspartame though.1 year, 9 months ago
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Yes. I suggest you have a look for Nuun.1 year, 10 months ago
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yes, it contains the sweetners:sorbitol, saccharine and acesulfame K
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Yes. According to the pack it has: Sorbitol, Saccharine and Acesulfame K.Answer:
No I don't think it does and I've tried all the flavours. If you get it on your hands theres no stickiness at all as it dries.Country : United Kingdom
1 year, 10 months ago
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Yes- three, Sorbitol, Saccharine, Acesulfame K, in that order.As a personal note I would add that I strongly dislike the taste of most sweeteners, and I find these tablets ok, probably because, Sorbitol and Acesulfame K are two of the least offensive tasting sweeteners and these tablets also include citric acid and malic acid which offset the sweetness nicely and make it quite 'fresh' tasting
Country : United Kingdom
1 year, 10 months ago
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Yes, the sweeteners are Sorbitol, Saccharine and Acesulfame K.Country : Australia
1 year, 11 months ago
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Info taken from High5's website - for the Citrus varietyIngredients: Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sweeteners (Sorbitol, Sucralose), Malic Acid, Tri Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Carbonate, Flavouring, Colour (Riboflavin), Maltodextrin, Calcium Carbonate, Polyethylene Glycol, Vitamin C, Green Tea Extract.
http://www.highfive.co.uk/zero_INT.php
1 year, 11 months ago
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the flavoured ones do, the neutral one does notAnswer:
Yes - sorbitol, saccharine and Acesulfame K
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These hydration tablets do contain artificial sweeteners to help create the different flavours available.Q:
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Can I add Zero to my sports drink (usually Torq)? Will doing this help to reduce cramp?
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i use zero as a pre drink and psp22 whilst training and get no cramps or any probshope this helps
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1 year, 10 months ago
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If you are experiencing cramps on a regular basis I encourage you to consult a healthcare professional or nutritionist that specialises in athletes. Having said that, these tablets work better for me than anything else I have tried in reducing/preventing cramps. Im able to use them at the recommended dose (and higher) without the drink being too sweet (a common reason people dont use full strength). Also make sure you are sufficiently hydrated at ALL times and not just whilst on the bike.Answer:
I suppose you could but most sports drinks contain the stuff to reduce cramp anyway.Country : United Kingdom
1 year, 10 months ago
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Works for me Karlos.Answer:
I not sure about adding it to other products. I used to cramp up bad especially on long days - but since i started using high 5 on its own i hardly ever suffer from cramp - hope that helpsCountry : United Kingdom
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I always use this product to enhance energy drinks and to ate Ive not experienced crampsCountry : United Kingdom
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dont see why not. recommend the neutral flavour for doing this though unless you drink is the same flavour as the zero options. will provide better hydration so should help with cramp.
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Just add it to your water, and for me it definately does reduce cramps. Have your carbs in the other bottle.Country : Australia
2 years, 2 months ago
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no and yes. Zero is an isotonic mix no carbs but full electrolytes. If you add it to Torq Energy it would have to be the carbohydrate only Torq or you will have too high a concentration of electrolytes
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Most sports drinks are optimised for absorption when made up as per their instructions. If you add one drink to another my guess is you mess up the balance of both. If I were going about this, I'd take a bottle of each with me, both made up as instructed. Or else I'd add one drink to the other - i.e. Torq made up as instructed, added to High5 Zero made up as instructed - so that the optimum solut levels are still maintained. Then use with energy gels to get the energy per hour rate you want.2 years, 2 months ago
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Zero drinks reduce cramp and Torq is an energy drink, however we would not encourage mixing the 2 as the stomach may not be able to process the mixture.Answers
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This product has no nutritional content as it is a zero calorie hydrating drink - so apart from replacing lost electrolytes it is the same as water. Hope this helps.Answer:
I'd check on the side of the tube (or website) for precise electrolyte content.I add 1 tablet to 500mls H20 so:
• ZERO BERRY: BERRY FLAVOUR ELECTROLYTE DRINK TABLET. Ingredients: Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sweeteners (Sorbitol, Sucralose), Malic Acid, Tri Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Carbonate, Flavouring, Colour (Beet Juice), Maltodextrin, Calcium Carbonate, Polyethylene Glycol, Vitamin C, Green Tea Extract. Nutritional Information Per 100mls of solution / Energy [0.2Kj/ 0.06Kcal], Protein 0g, Carbohydrate [0.016g], Fat 0, Fibre 0g, Sodium [0.05g], Magnesium [6mg].
1 year, 3 months ago
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Has Zero calories and replaces body salts that are lost during exercise.Not a drink to used if taking part in ultra distance events.
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Per 100ml as made up 1 tab per 500mlcarb - 0.4g
fat - 0g
fiber - 0g
sodium - 0.05g
magnesium - 12mg
You would be better off buying electrolyte powder!
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Per 4 g tablet:11 kcal
trace protein
2,6 g carbohydrate
trace fat
0g fiber
0,25 sodium
40mg magnesium
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I'd say next to none. Hint in name. Its main use is to keep you hydrated and replace the body salts lost by sweating.Country : United Kingdom
1 year, 10 months ago
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each tablet is 4g and the recommendation is 1 or 2 (strong or weak) per 750ml water. So I will give values per 4g tablet-Energy 11Kcal, protein and fat- trace,
carbs 2.6g, Sodium 0.25g, Magnesium 40mg, it also contains Calcium carbonate and Potassium Citrate but does not quantify. also unmentioned is green tea extract (potentially a mild fat burner)
Country : United Kingdom
1 year, 10 months ago
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Nutritional Information Per 100g / [Per 4g Tablet]: Energy 34Kj/8Kcal [1Kj/ 0.3Kcal], Protein 0g, Carbohydrate 2g [0.08g], Fat 0, Fibre 0g, Sodium 6.5g [0.25g], Magnesium 800mg [32mg].1 year, 11 months ago
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Taken from High5's website:-Nutritional Information Per 100g / [Per 4g Tablet]: Energy 34Kj/8Kcal [1Kj/ 0.3Kcal], Protein 0g, Carbohydrate 2g [0.08g], Fat 0, Fibre 0g, Sodium 6.5g [0.25g], Magnesium 800mg [32mg]
This is for the Citrus flavour.
1 year, 11 months ago
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Each tablet contains: 11KCal, trace levels of Protein / Fat / Fibre, 2.6g Carbohydrate, 0.25g Sodium, 40mg Magnesium. So per 100ml it depends if you use this 1 tablet in 500ml or 750ml bottles, or maybe even use 2 tablets. Obviously divide by 5 if you use a 500ml bottle - to get values per 100mls.2 years, 2 months ago
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Per 500ml serving (x0.2 per 100ml):Energy - 500kj / 12Kcal
Protein - 0g
Carbohydrate - 3g
Fat - 0g
Fiber - 0g
Sodium - 0.25g
Magnesium - 60mg / 20% RDA
2 years, 4 months ago
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You get 20 solid, disc shaped tablets in a tube and you order as many individual tubes as you like. I went for 2 to try out different flavours and I have to say they are great - Citrus and the Berry one. Give them a go I would say.Country : United Kingdom
2 years, 9 months ago
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20 tabs in 1 tube, don't know how many tubes make up a packet.2 years, 9 months ago
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20 tablets in 1 tube.Each tablet makes 750ml.
2 years, 9 months ago
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One tube 20 tablets.One tablet makes 500ml of liquid.
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one with 20 tabs in!2 years, 10 months ago
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one tube with 20 tabs per tube2 years, 10 months ago
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You get 1 tube which has 20 tablets in2 years, 11 months ago
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the price is set for 1 tube. Which contains 20 tablets, which makes up 10L of fluid.Country : Australia
2 years, 11 months ago
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1 tube (20 tablets)2 years, 11 months ago
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One tube of whatever flavour you order with 20 tablets in each one each will make 500ml
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This price is per tube.1 of 1
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