I was sent some free samples for Orbana energy drink through the post and have been testing last week during training and at the weekend during a 25 mile time trial.
Firstly, it is the only product Orbana has. The energy powder is based upon
- Maltodextrin 61%
- Fructose 24%
- Dextrose 6%
- Amino acids Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine
- 137mg of sodium and 135mg of potassium – key electrolytes
- Ratio of 10:1 of carbs to protein.
- 2:1 of maltodextrin to fructose
Apart from that it has some amino acids, electrolytes and natural flavourings. It is free from stimulants and is approved by the Informed-Choice programme that tests for banned substances to protect athletes.
This ratio of Maltodextrin and fructose is increasingly favoured by other energy drink providers. It aims to provide a longer lasting energy release and avoid sugar spikes. In theory, maltodextrin is a complex carbohydrate, but it also has a high GI index – which means quick release of sugar. Fructose is a lower GI index.
Also some research indicates that taking 2 energy sources helps maximise carbohydrate intake.
I’ve always found that maltodextrin does raise blood sugar levels, so I start taking when I begin my warm up 20-40 minutes before exercise.
Review of Orbana
The taste is different to many other energy drinks, it is much less sweet and has a sharper citric flavour, though it is relatively muted. You definitely don’t feel like you’re drinking a typical energy drink.
Taste is a very personal thing, and it is OK. I can’t say I would drink it off the bike, but then I could say the same for any energy drink.
I took a bottle of Orbana during 90 mile ride in the chilterns and my energy levels seemed fine. I also did quite well in the 25 mile TT (finished 2nd). However, I couldn’t notice any discernible difference between this energy drink and others that I’ve chosen. It’s good that there are some protein with carbohydrates, for endurance athletes, this small amount of protein helps to maximise energy uptake.
The main thing is taste and use of natural ingredients.
Overall, I would be happy to recommend Orbana. It’s a good product with thoughtful use of trace ingredients. However, at the end of the day all energy drinks are based on similar concept of giving energy in powder form.
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