Product FAQs:

How do I use Prolong Energy? 
We recommend mixing two scoops (about 70g) into a 21-24oz bottle filled with water and consuming the mixture every 45-60 min during exercise. This provides about 270 calories and allows your body to maintain steady blood glucose levels, avoid insulin spikes, and provides a constant source of energy during prolonged workouts. 

Can I mix a more concentrated solution? 
Yes.  For example, if you want to carry Prolong in a flask or fuel belt, a more concentrated solution may be appropriate for you to get the calories you need.  However,  we do recommend consuming additional water to replace the fluids lost through sweat. 

Keep in mind that the science indicates that if a solution is too dilute, its water will be absorbed quickly, leaving vital, unused nutrients in your stomach.  This is not good as the purpose of a sports drink is to deliver energy to working muscles. In contrast, too concentrated of a solution will force water to be drawn into your stomach from the other parts of your body in an effort to bring the solution to a usable concentration.  This often results in an uncomfortable bloated feeling.

 Can I freeze or keep premixed bottles in the fridge?
Yes, our athletes routinely pre-make several bottles for long workouts and keep them in the refrigerator overnight.  An unused bottle will keep in the fridge for a few days, anything longer is not recommended.

Do I need to take any “salt tablets” or other electrolytes?
Hopefully not.  Prolong has an ideal electrolyte profile comprised of easily absorbed salts to prevent muscle cramps and hyponatremia.

Can I mix Prolong with other Energy supplements?
Sure, but hopefully you won’t need to.  If you decide to so that you meet very specific dietary needs, you still want to consume about 270 calories every hour and drink about 24 oz of water, depending on the temperature.  Our athletes will occasionally bring along solid fuel to eat during extremely long workouts.  If you do this, just make sure you are still drinking water so all the nutrients you consume will be delivered to working parts of your body.