How is UCAN gel different from sugar? An athlete's fueling guide
                                
                                
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                                Overconsumption of simple sugars during exercise often leads to a rapid spike and subsequent crash in blood sugar, a phenomenon many athletes call 'bonking'. This is precisely where UCAN gel, with its unique slow-releasing carbohydrate, is different from sugar, offering a solution for consistent, prolonged energy.