Never before has a fuel so complete and effective been available to endurance athletes prior to now.
The container of fuel you possess is a result of several years of
research and thousands of miles of testing in a variety of endurance
disciplines; it is the first fuel introduced by Hammer Nutrition in
over a decade. PERPETUEM represents the ultimate,
never-before-available link to satisfying the body's fueling
requirements no matter how long or difficult your exercise session or
race is.
- Carbohydrates - As with all Hammer Nutrition fuels, we never add
simple sugars to the carbohydrate profile. PERPETUEM contains a
specific maltodextrin, which provides nearly 87% of its caloric
composition in long chain carbohydrates.
- Protein - A new calcium-enhanced soy protein isolate known as
"XT" makes up nearly 10% of the caloric profile of PERPETUEM, the same
percentage as is cannibalized during long slow endurance workouts. This
particular soy protein contains a very high amount of intact,
cardiovascular-enhancing isoflavones.
- Fat - A de-oiled "super lecithin" (extracted from the
soybean) is ideal for consistently and reliably fueling the body and
maximizing energy production from stored fatty acids.
- Sweetener - We use Energy Smart, the same healthy sweetener
in Hammer Gel, in PERPETUEM. This gives PERPETUEM a mellow-orange
"Dreamsicle" flavor.
Added benefits:
- Consistent, stable energy.
- Easy to digest.
- Minimize lean muscle tissue cannibalization.
- Gluten-Free and Vegan Friendly.
- Contains no MSG.
- Carnosine, one of the ingredients in Perpetuem (it's also in HEED,
Sustained Energy, and Recoverite), is both a performance aid (a superb
acid buffer) and a premium general health nutrient (multiple
free-radical scavenging and anti-glycation antioxidant).
RECOMMENDED USE
Suggested Doses by Body Weight*
- Up to 120 lbs (approx 54.5 kg) - up to 1 scoop/hour
- 120-155 lbs (approx 54.5-70 kg) - up to 1.5 scoops/hour
- 155-190 lbs (approx 70-86 kg) - up to 2 scoops/hour
- 190+ lbs (86+ kg) - up to 2.5 scoops/hour
*These are estimated doses. Each athlete should determine in training, under a variety of conditions, their personal optimum.
NUTRITION FACTS
Perpetuem
Orange Vanilla
Nutrition Facts
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Serving
Size 2 level scoops (69g)
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| Amount
Per Serving |
| Calories
270 |
Calories from Fat 40 |
|
% Daily
Value * |
| Total Fat 4.5g |
7% |
| Saturated
Fat 1g |
5% |
Sodium 220mg
|
9%
|
| Total
Carbohydrate 54g |
18% |
| Sugars
7g |
|
| Protein 7g |
12% |
| Calcium |
8%
|
| Iron |
15%
|
Not a significant source of trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin A, or vitamin C.
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* The
Percent
Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may
be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
† Daily Value not established. |
| Other Ingredients:
Long Chained Maltodextrin, Soy Protein Isolates, Energy Smart®, Lecithin (soy),
Dreamsicle Flavor, Trisodium Phosphate, Amino Acids (L-Carnosine, L-Carnitine), Choline Bitartrate, Chromium Polynicotinate. |
Perpetuem
Caffe Latte
Nutrition Facts
|
Serving
Size 2 level scoops (69g)
|
| Amount
Per Serving |
| Calories
270 |
Calories from Fat 40 |
|
% Daily
Value * |
| Total Fat 4.5g |
7% |
| Saturated
Fat 1g |
5% |
Sodium 220mg
|
9%
|
| Total
Carbohydrate 54g |
18% |
| Sugars
7g |
|
| Protein 7g |
|
Caffeine 25mg
|
† |
| Calcium |
8% |
| Iron |
15% |
Not a significant source of trans fat, cholesterol, diietary fiber, vitamin A, or vitamin C.
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|
* The
Percent
Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may
be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
† Daily Value not established. |
Other Ingredients:
Long Chained Maltodextrin, Soy Protein Isolates, Energy Smart®, Lecithin (soy),
Coffee Powder, Vanilla Ice Cream Flavor, Trisodium Phosphate, Caffeine, Stevia, Amino Acids (L-Carnosine, L-Carnitine), Choline Bitartrate, Chromium Polynicotinate.
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Q&A
Q: How soon after I make Perpetuem do I have to drink it?
A: Ideally,
it should be within 3-5 hours, with up to perhaps 6-8 hours (depending
on the temperature) being the longest we recommend. Dr. Bill Misner
explains:
Energy drink powders containing no preservatives are predisposed
to change once set in solution mixtures. Time, temperature, humidity,
environmental airborne or endogenous microbes, oxidation factors may
cause fatty acids to turn rancid or proteins to sour in the presence
of long chain or short chain carbohydrates. A prime example is found in
pasteurized milk. Milk typically sours in stages as one type of
bacteria is replaced by another. Bacilli convert protein into ammonia
products, and the pH rises. The odor or taste of spoiled milk is
apparent once this has happened. We have observed this phenomenon in
our soy-based products, Sustained Energy and Perpetuem if the product
is mixed prior to an event then not kept cold or consumed within 3-5
hours.
Athletes should be encouraged to keep pre-mixed protein-enhanced or
lipid-containing carbohydrate drinks under 59 F or ideally at a cooler
40-45 F in order to keep fermentation of environmental bacteria from
proliferating in the drink mixture. Freezing the drink the night before
an event may result in keeping the macronutrient contents in tact an
inhibiting bacterial growth potential. Once the drink is soured to
taste or has become noxious to olfactory sensed odor, then it is
advised that the drink not be consumed.
Q: If I mix Perpetuem and keep it in the refrigerator
for a day or two, will it break down any of the desired properties
due to sitting for a while and not being used right away?
A:The
effectual benefits ("desired properties") are not lost, but the
l-carnitine may deteriorate somewhat, forming crystals
within the mix since it is very hygroscopic (has an affinity for
water). The deterioration, if any, is minimal in 48 hours post-mix,
refrigerated. However, for best results we recommend using Perpetuem as soon as possible after mixing.
A: You
could, but we don't recommend this practice. First, Perpetuem dpes not contain any preservatives, and as a result, the
protein component tends to separate after awhile and may settle on the
bottom if the mixture is not agitated on occasion. Keeping a
carbohydrate/protein fuel thoroughly mixed can be difficult to do when
using a hydration pack. Also, when you mix the product in a water
bottle, you're better able to see exactly how much you're consuming.
Lastly, cleaning the bladder of any hydration pack is substantially
easier when you use it for drinking water only. Our recommendation is
to use water bottles to mix Perpetuem and
hydration packs for water only.
Q: I'm doing a full iron-distance triathlon, and the weather is going to
be hot. I want to use Perpetuem for the bike portion. How do you suggest
I mix it so that it doesn't get warm and unpalatable?
A: Let's
say that the bike portion will take you six hours. You can make
all six hours of fuel in two bottles. For example, if you have found
(through testing in training) that two scoops of Perpetuem will provide
an hour's fuel, put six scoops in and make a 3-hour bottle, fulfilling
your hydration requirements with plain water (approx 20-28 fluid
ounces/600-830 milliliters per hour) from another bottle or hydration
system. Make two 6-scoop bottles and you've got your six hours worth of
fuel taken care of.
Mix the bottles the night before the race and freeze them. That will
keep them cold and palatable as they thaw during the bike portion of
the race. If, however, the weather on race day is going to be very hot,
or you don't have a way to keep the bottles cold until the bike leg,
then try this method: mix and freeze one bottle as above, but in the
other put only the six scoops of Perpetuem, and add no water.When you
finish your first 3-hour bottle you will need to stop and take a few
moments to add cold water to this second. It just takes a few seconds,
but now you have a fresh, cold bottle of fuel for the second half of
the bike ride. Using insulated bottles also helps, if you don't mind
the slight extra weight.
One athlete who completed a hot-weather Ironman Australia used this
method and wrote us saying, I did as you recommended - had the second
bottle of dry Perpetuem powder in my bike Special Needs bag, and
just added cool water. It only took 30 seconds or so and I was underway
with a bidon of cold Perpetuem for the second half of the bike. Great
suggestion, it works like a treat!
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