6D

Born with the University of Louvain, 6d equips Soudal Quick-Step. Its Sports Unit, 30 g of carbohydrates, means no need for a calculator.

6d Sports Nutrition in brief

6d Sports Nutrition is a Belgian sports nutrition brand, developed with the Bakala Academy at KU Leuven and the Medix laboratories. It is known for its Sports Units system and its partnership with the Soudal Quick-Step cycling team.

Brand profile
Origin	Belgium
Developed with	Bakala Academy (KU Leuven) and Medix laboratories
Signature	The Sports Unit: 30 g of carbohydrates at a 2:1 ratio
Name	“Six dimensions”: science, drug-free, purity, manufacturing, innovation, athlete testing
Partners	Soudal Quick-Step, Team Belgium, BMC Pro Triathlon

The Sports Unit, a simple system

Each product in the Sports Series range represents one Sports Unit: 30 g of carbohydrates at a 2:1 ratio. The brand says you can consume up to three per hour, or 90 g. No more reading labels while running: just count units. The brand also recommends intake levels of 20, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 g of carbohydrates per hour, depending on the effort.

Between the lab and the peloton

6d was born from a collaboration between university research and a Belgian dietary supplement manufacturer. Its name sums up its six commitments, including its drug-free guarantee. The brand has worked with Soudal Quick-Step since its launch, alongside riders such as Remco Evenepoel, and supplied the Team Belgium Olympic athletes.

Which 6d product should you choose?

Sports Gel (45 ml): mango, lemon, red berries, and cola with caffeine.
Sports Drink: 1 kg tub or 33 g single serving, with 400 mg of sodium per serving.
Sport Chew (38 g), Sports Nougat (35 g), and Sport Cake (41 g): solid options for variety.
Ultra Gel (70 ml): kiwi, peach, and blackcurrant with caffeine.
HYDRO/ORS (28 x 6 g): for hydration.
Recovery Shake, Whey Shake, Creatine Creapure®, and Sodium Bicarbonate: recovery and supplements.

6d Sports Nutrition: product guide
Reference	Value according to the brand
1 Sports Unit	30 g of carbohydrates, 2:1 ratio
Recommended maximum	3 Sports Units per hour, or 90 g
Sports Drink	1 Sports Unit and 400 mg of sodium per serving

6d at Nutri-Bay

The discovery packs (Sports Drink, Nougat, Chews) are the best place to start. To compare other formats for higher intake, see Maurten or Enervit.

Sources: 6d Sports Nutrition, Soudal Quick-Step.

Frequently asked questions about 6d Sports Nutrition

What is a Sports Unit at 6d?

A 30 g serving of carbohydrates at a 2:1 ratio. Each Sports Series product counts as one Sports Unit, making it easy to track your intake during exercise.

How many Sports Units per hour?

The brand indicates up to three Sports Units per hour, or 90 g of carbohydrates. Increase gradually and test your tolerance during training.

What does 6d mean?

“Six dimensions”: scientific foundation, doping-free guarantee, pure ingredients, premium manufacturing, innovation, and testing by athletes.

Which teams use 6d?

The Soudal Quick-Step cycling team, a partner since the brand’s launch. 6d has also supplied the Olympic athletes of Team Belgium and the BMC Pro Triathlon team.

Which 6d products contain caffeine?

At Nutri-Bay: Sports Gel Cola, Sport Chew Grapefruit and Ultra Gel Caffeine Blackcurrant, identified as caffeinated in their names. The dosage is listed on each product page.