Soccer Supplement ® Information 2018 (PDF)

2018 Product Information

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Brand Name

Description

Flavours

Size

RRP

Focus90®

Pre-Match Gel

Bitter Lemon

10 Pack

£19.99

Fuel90®

Energy + Electrolyte Gel

Orange

10 Pack

£18.99

Hydrate90®

Energy + Electrolyte Drink

Orange

10 Pack

£16.99

Whey90®

Whey Protein Isolate

Vanilla / chocolate / Strawberry

10 Pack / 500g

£28.99

Recover90®

Footballer Recovery Formula

Vanilla / chocolate / Strawberry

10 Pack / 500g

£28.99

IR90®

Injury Recovery Formula

Mixed Berry

14 Pack

£34.99

Creapure®

Creatine

Unflavoured

500g

£19.99

Focus90®
Pre Match Gel
About
The ultimate pre-match gel. Designed to help increase alertness, endurance and reduce
fatigue to help you perform on the pitch. The combination of Caffeine, Citrulline Malate and
Beta Alanine can increase alertness, energy levels and endurance to help you perform on the
pitch or during training.
Background
The use of pre-workout supplements has become increasingly popular in recent years. The
aim of such products when taken in the hour leading to training or competition are to improve
performance by means of increasing alertness, motivation, strength, endurance capacity,
technical skill and decision making.
During match play, football players may experience progressive fatigue, apparent as a
graduate decline in the capacity to perform physical and technical skills. Players may also
experience temporary fatigue during match play, evident as a transient reduction in physical
performance in the minutes following a particularly physically demanding period of the game.
This is consistent with the observation that most goals are scored are scored towards the
latter stages of each 45-minute half, as well as the second half as a whole.13

Key points
- Caffeine improves the physical and technical elements of performance that are inherent
to football match-play. For example, caffeine can enhance repeated sprint and jump
performance,14 reactive agility,15 and passing accuracy,16 during intermittent-type exercise
protocols, particularly in sleep deprived states.17
- Research has demonstrated that beta-alanine supplementation can improve repeated
sprinting performance.18
- Citrulline malate has been shown to decrease muscle soreness from exercise, delay
fatigue and increase training volume.19

Market comparison

Recommendations*

Science in Sport (Go
Energy + Caffeine)

Type

Dose

Soccer Supplement (per
serving)

Caffeine

N/A

200mg

200mg

75mg

Beta-alanine

N/A

3-5g

3g

-

Citrulline malate

N/A

4-6g

6g

-

Ingredient

(per serving)

Ingredients

Bitter Lemon: Water, Dextrose, Citrulline Malate, Fructose, Beta - Alanine, Thickener (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan
Gum), Anhydrous Caffeine, Natural Flavour, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Sweetener (Sucralose).

Mandatory Nutritional Information
100g

70g (1 Serve)

Energy

500kj /118kcal

350kj / 83kcal

Fat

0g

0g

- of which saturates

0g

0g

Carbohydrates

29.3g

20.5g

- of which sugars

28.7g

20.1g

Protein

0g

0g

Fibre

0.3g

0.2g

Salt

0g

0g

Per 100g

70g (1 Serve)

Potassium

28 mg

26 mg

Beta-Alanine

4286 mg

3000 mg

Citrulline Malate

8571 mg

6000 mg

Caffeine

286 mg

200 mg

Mandatory Nutritional Information

Flavours: Bitter Lemon
RRP: £19.99 (10 Pack)

Fuel90®
Energy + Electrolyte Gel
About
The complete Footballer Energy Gel. Developed to provide an effective and fast releasing
source of Energy and Electrolytes for Footballers to help you perform on the pitch or during
training.
Background
The typical distance covered by a top-level, outfield player during a match is 10–13 km.1
During a match, most muscle fibres are depleted of glycogen by approximately 90%.2 As
such, muscle glycogen/carbohydrate is probably the most important substrate for energy
production for football players.
Carbohydrate intake during exercise can delay the onset of fatigue and improve performance
of prolonged exercise as well as exercise of shorter duration and greater intensity (e.g. that
of which occurs during a football match), but the mechanisms by which performance is
improved are different.3 During prolonged exercise, the performance benefits of carbohydrate
ingestion are likely achieved by maintaining or raising plasma glucose concentrations and
sustaining high rates of carbohydrate oxidation, whereas during intense exercise,
carbohydrate intake seems to positively affect the central nervous system.
Key points
- Carbohydrate from a single source, such as glucose, can only be oxidised at rates of
approximately 60 grams per hour.
- When a combination of carbohydrates is ingested (e.g., glucose and fructose) oxidation
rates of slightly more than 100 grams per hour can be achieved if large amounts of
carbohydrate are ingested (e.g., > 140 g/h).4
- Electrolyte losses of approximately 110 mmol/L (sodium 49 +/- 12; potassium, 6.0 +/1.3; chloride, 43 +/- 10) occur during a 90-minute match.5
- Carbohydrate-electrolyte gels offer the advantage of portability as well as providing
carbohydrate with minimal fluid, a factor that is important for people who don’t like to
ingest large amounts of fluid during exercise.

Market comparison

Recommendations*
Ingredient

Type

Dose

Soccer Supplement
(per serving)

Science in Sport (GO
Energy Gel)
(per serving)

Carbohydrate

dextrose and
fructose 3:1 30g
ratio

28.4g dextrose and
fructose (3:1)

22g maltodextrin

Electrolytes

sodium,
potassium

160mg sodium,
220mg potassium

10mg sodium

>150mg,
>100mg

Ingredients
Orange: Water, Dextrose, Fructose, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Acidifier (Citric Acid), Thickener
(Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum), Natural Flavouring, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)

Mandatory Nutritional Information
100g

70g (1 Serve)

Energy

690kj / 162kcal

483kj / 113 kcal

Fat

0g

0g

- of which saturates

0g

0g

Carbohydrates

40.5g

28.4g

- of which sugars

40.0g

28g

Protein

0g

0g

Fibre

0.3g

0.2g

Salt

0.6g

0.4g

Per 100g

70g (1 Serve)

Potassium

228mg

160mg

Sodium

315mg

220mg

Mandatory Nutritional Information

Flavours: Orange
RRP: £18.99 (10 Pack)

Hydrate90®
Energy + Electrolyte Drink
About
The energy and electrolyte drink for footballers. Developed to provide a rapidly absorbed
source of Energy and Electrolytes to help you perform on the pitch or during training.
Background
The typical distance covered by a top-level, outfield player during a match is 10–13 km.1
During a match, most muscle fibres are depleted of glycogen by approximately 90%.2 As
such, muscle glycogen/carbohydrate is probably the most important substrate for energy
production for football players.
Carbohydrate intake during exercise can delay the onset of fatigue and improve
performance of prolonged exercise as well as exercise of shorter duration and greater
intensity (e.g. that of which occurs during a football match), but the mechanisms by which
performance is improved are different.3 During prolonged exercise, the performance
benefits of carbohydrate ingestion are likely achieved by maintaining or raising plasma
glucose concentrations and sustaining high rates of carbohydrate oxidation, whereas during
intense exercise, carbohydrate intake seems to positively affect the central nervous system.
Key points
- Carbohydrate from a single source, such as glucose, can only be oxidised at rates of
approximately 60 grams per hour.
- When a combination of carbohydrates is ingested (e.g., glucose and fructose)
oxidation rates of slightly more than 100 grams per hour can be achieved if large
amounts of carbohydrate are ingested (e.g., > 140 g/h).4
- As net fluid and electrolyte losses (during a 90-minute match) of approximately 1.1L
and 110 mmol/L (sodium 49 +/- 12; potassium, 6.0 +/- 1.3; chloride, 43 +/- 10) occur,5
carbohydrate is best delivered in the form of a carbohydrate-electrolyte beverage, with
a concentration of 6% (60g of carbohydrate per litre of fluid). This concentration has
been repeatedly shown to optimise the emptying of fluid from the stomach; thus,
carbohydrate delivery.6

Market comparison

Recommendations*
Ingredient

Science in Sport (GO
Soccer Supplement (per Electrolyte)
serving)
(per serving)

Type

Dose

Carbohydrate

dextrose and
fructose 3:1
ratio

30g

29.8g dextrose and
fructose (3:1)

36g maltodextrin

Electrolytes

sodium,
potassium

>150mg,
>100mg

160mg sodium, 200mg
potassium

155mg sodium, 60mg
potassium

Ingredients
Orange
Dextrose, Fructose, Natural Flavouring, Sodium Chloride, Acidifier (Citric Acid), Potassium Chloride, Colouring (Mixed Carotenes)

Mandatory Nutritional Information
100g

33g (1 Serve)

Energy

1522kj / 358kcal

502kj / 118kcal

Fat

0g

0g

- of which saturates

0g

0g

Carbohydrates

89.4g

29.5g

- of which sugars

87.2g

28.8g

Protein

0g

0g

Fibre

0g

0g

Salt

1.2g

0.4g

Per 100g

33g (1 Serve)

Potassium

485mg

160mg

Sodium

606mg

200mg

Mandatory Nutritional Information

Flavours: Orange
RRP: £16.99 (10 Pack)

Whey90®
Whey Protein Isolate
About
Developed to provide a quickly absorbed source of Protein and Amino Acids
that are essential for those Footballers looking to gain and maintain muscle
mass. Each serving provides over 32g of Protein. 
Background
Whey protein is one of the two proteins found in milk, with the other being
Casein Protein. When a coagulant (usually renin) is added to milk, the curds
(casein) and whey separate. Whey protein is the water-soluble part of milk.
Whey is primarily used as a protein supplement. Given its cost effectiveness
and portability, it is very convenient way to hit targeted daily protein goals.
Whey is absorbed faster than other forms of protein, resulting in a rapid
increase in protein synthesis in comparison to whole food protein sources.7
Key points
- Whey consists of a high proportion of branched-chain amino acids (BCAA)
and leucine (isolate: 25% BCAA & 12% leucine). Of the three BCAAs, it is
leucine that plays the major role in initiating muscle protein synthesis
(MPS) via the stimulation of the biochemical sensor named the
‘mammalian target of rapamycin’ (mTOR).8
- Whey protein isolate intakes of 25-35g of whey protein isolate are known
to maximally stimulate MPS; thus, being the ideal quantity for recovery and
muscular adaptation purposes.9,10

Market comparison

Recommendations*

Science in Sport (Whey
protein)

Type

Dose

Soccer Supplement (per
serving)

Protein

Whey isolate

30g

32.2g whey isolate

22g whey concentrate

Carbohydrate

N/A

<5g

1.98g

1.8g

Ingredient

*to optimise recovery and adaptation

(per serving)

Ingredients
Vanilla: Whey Protein Isolate (milk), Natural Flavouring, Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Antifoaming Agent (silicone dioxide), Sweetener (Sucralose)

Mandatory Nutritional Information
100g

36g (1 Serve)

Energy

1619kj / 381kcal

583kj / 137kcal

Fat

0.2g

0.1g

- of which saturates

0.1g

0.04g

Carbohydrates

5.5g

1.98g

- of which sugars

2.4g

0.9g

Protein

89.3g

32.2g

Fibre

0g

0g

Salt

0.5g

0.2g

Flavours: Chocolate / Vanilla / Strawberry
RRP: £28.99 (500g)

Recover90®
Footballer Recovery Formula
About
The complete recovery product for Footballers. The blend of Protein, Carbohydrates and Electrolytes is
designed to help you to rebuild and recover.
Background
Appropriate strategies to support players’ recovery from training and matches are fundamental to a
team’s overall ability to consistently perform at a high level. Such post-match nutrition practises can be
summarised as three ‘Rs’
1. Rehydrate (fluid)
2. Replenish muscle glycogen (carbohydrates)
3. Repair damaged muscle tissue and promote exercise adaptation (protein)
Whey is primarily used as a protein supplement. Given its cost effectiveness and portability, it is very
convenient way to hit targeted daily protein goals. Whey is absorbed faster than other forms of protein,
resulting in a rapid increase in protein synthesis in comparison to whole food protein sources.7
Key points
- Fluid and electrolyte losses of approximately 1.1L and 110 mmol/L (sodium 49 +/- 12; potassium,
6.0 +/- 1.3; chloride, 43 +/- 10), respectively, occur during a 90-minute match.5
- In terms of replenishing the body’s carbohydrate stores after a match, the type of carbohydrate and
the timing of when it’s eaten play a significant part in how quickly glycogen stores are refilled.11
- When attempting to quickly replenish muscle glycogen stores following a match, opting for meals
containing 0.5-1g/kg of body weight of medium or high glycaemic index (GI) carbohydrate, every
hour for two to three hours, is a good starting point.12
- Whey protein isolate intakes of 25-35g of whey protein isolate are known to maximally stimulate
MPS; thus, being the ideal quantity for recovery and muscular adaptation purposes.9,10

Market comparison

Recommendations*

Science in Sport (Rego
Recovery)

Type

Dose

Soccer Supplement (per
serving)

Protein

Whey isolate

30g

31.2g whey isolate

20g soy isolate

Carbohydrate

Med-high GI

30-40g

30.6g

23g maltodextrin

Electrolytes

sodium,
potassium

>150mg,
>100mg

235mg sodium, 229mg
potassium

375mg sodium, 300mg
potassium

Ingredient

(per serving)

*to optimise recovery and adaptation

Ingredients
Vanilla: Whey Protein Isolate (MILK), Dextrose, Fructose, Thickener (Tara Gum, Carrageenan), Natural Flavouring, Sodium Chloride, Potassium
Chloride, Antifoaming Agent (silicone dioxide)

Mandatory Nutritional Information
100g

67g (1 Serve)

Energy

1578kj /371kcal

1057kj / 249kcal

Fat

0.1g

0.07g

- of which saturates

0.05g

0.03g

Carbohydrates

45.7g

30.6g

- of which sugars

44.7g

29.9g

Protein

46.4g

31.1g

Fibre

1.2g

0.8g

Salt

0.9g

0.6g

Per 100g

67g (1 Serve)

Sodium

351mg

235.2mg

Potassium

342mg

229.1mg

Mandatory Nutritional Information

Flavours: Chocolate / Vanilla / Strawberry
RRP: £28.99 (500g)

IR90®
Injury Recovery Formula
About
IR90 is the revolutionary injury recovery formula, specifically designed to assist the speed of recovery
for Footballers that have suffered a muscle, joint or tendon injury. The key component in injury recovery
is the body’s ability to increase rates of muscle, joint and tendon tissue regeneration. IR90’s unique
ingredients and dosage have been optimised to to achieve this goal by improving collagen synthesis
and reducing protein breakdown.
Ingredients
Collagen Peptides (FISH), HMB (Calcium β-Hydroxy β-Methyl- Butyrate Monohydrate), Glucosamine
Sulphate (MOLLUSCS, CRUSTACEANS), Natural Flavour, Chondroitin Sulphate (FISH, MOLLUSCS),
Maltodextrin, Colour (purple carrot extract), Magnesium Ascorbate, Acidifier (citric acid), Sweetener
(sucralose)
Mandatory Nutritional Information
Energy
Fat
-of which saturates
Carbohydrate
-of which sugars
Protein
Fibre
Salt

Per 100g
119kJ

Supplementary Nutritional Information
Collagen Peptides
HMB Calcium
Glucoasmine Sulphate
Chondroitin Sulphate
Vitamin C, as Magnesium Ascorbate

Per 100g
68.2
13.6
5.4
3.6
45

Flavours: Mixed Berry
RRP: £34.99 (14 Pack)

0
0
6.6
0.3
0
0
0

28kcal
g
g
g
g
g
g
g

Per 22g serve information
26kJ
6kcal
0 g
0 g
1.4 g
0.07 g
0 g
0 g
0 g

g
g
g
g
mg

Per 22g serve information
15 g
2.9 g
1.2 g
0.8 g
9.9 mg

Creapure®
Creatine Monohydrate
About
Creatine Monohydrate is widely used by professional footballers to improve their explosive power, with
many studies showing the benefits to sprinting and an increase in both strength and power.
Background
Creatine Monohydrate Creapure® is an ultra-pure creatine monohydrate supplement. It is free from
impurities and produced to be 99.99% creatine monohydrate. Creapure® is micronised, meaning the
powder particles are extremely small. This makes for an better mixing product that is absorbed more
easily by the body. 
Ingredients
CREAPURE® 100% Creatine Monohydrate
Flavours: Unflavoured
RRP: £19.99 (500g)

For further information and to discuss your clubs needs

Mark Britton
Club Partnership Director
Email: mark.britton@soccersupplement.com
Office: 01494 725672
Mobile: 07961524962

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