Products

BSNA members make a complete range of scientifically formulated products to meet the specific nutritional needs of those participating in intense physical activities. 

Considerable research goes into understanding the needs of those who are very active and developing suitable products. Member companies employ qualified nutritionists who work closely with sports professionals to develop high quality foods and drinks that satisfy consumer, nutritional and regulatory requirements.

These products are carefully designed to address the unique and specialised needs of these groups of people as follows:

Providing carbohydrate-based energy

• High energy bars, gels and drinks provide a concentrated source of carbohydrate that is easily digested and absorbed.
• Sports drinks provide optimum carbohydrate concentration for use playing sports or during other intense activity.

Helping to replace fluid and sodium for effective hydration

• Sports drinks contain appropriate levels of electrolytes, such as sodium, to help increase fluid take-up and retention. 

Providing protein

• Protein based bars and drinks provide a concentrated source of protein which is essential not only for sports requiring strength but also for successful recovery after exercise.

Encouraging successful recovery

• Consuming sports foods and drinks immediately after exercise (sports nutritionists recommend within 30 minutes to 2 hours)  provides a concentrated and easily digestible source of protein, carbohydrate and other nutrients essential to encourage a rapid and successful recovery.

Maximising performance

• Sports drinks are specifically designed to tackle the two major causes of fatigue in prolonged exercise - loss of fluid and reduction of the body’s carbohydrate stores. 
• Supplements and sports drinks can also contain legal performance enhancing ingredients such as caffeine and creatine. All have proven benefits for physical performance.