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According to a study published in the journal PLoS One, bananas proved to be just as beneficial as sports drinks for replenishing nutrients during an endurance race. Many athletes are seeking out natural alternatives to energy gels, searching for cleaner fuel sources that are gentler on the stomach and free from artificial ingredients.

A 2025 study suggested that honey can perform comparably to traditional gels in terms of fueling endurance performance, prompting many runners to reconsider their race day nutrition. This has many athletes asking: can honey replace running gels effectively and is it a sustainable alternative to manufactured products?