Santa Madre LACTATE 60 Caffeine – Lactate energy gel

An advanced energy gel with lactate and caffeine

The Santa Madre LACTATE 60 with caffeine is a liquid energy gel developed to support prolonged, high-intensity endurance efforts. Its formula combines 40 g of carbohydrates, 60 mmol of lactate, 250 mg of sodium, and 100 mg of caffeine.

The distinctive feature of LACTATE 60 lies in combining carbohydrates and lactate within the same nutrition strategy. The goal is not to replace carbohydrates, but to complement them with an additional metabolic source.

According to Santa Madre, while glucose and fructose follow their own absorption pathways, lactate uses an independent pathway via MCT transporters. Once absorbed, it can be used as an energy source and also acts as a metabolic signal when exercise intensity increases.

This version adds 100 mg of caffeine per gel, which should be taken into account in your total daily caffeine intake.

40 g of carbohydrates with a 1:1 ratio

Each LACTATE 60 Caffeine provides 40 g of carbohydrates with a carbohydrate ratio of 1:1.

This dosage makes fueling easier to plan:

• 1 gel: 40 g of carbohydrates
• 2 gels: 80 g of carbohydrates
• 3 gels: 120 g of carbohydrates

The product can therefore be incorporated into different nutrition strategies depending on the duration and intensity of the competition.

60 mmol of lactate: the signature of LACTATE 60

Each gel also contains 60 mmol of lactate.

According to Santa Madre, lactate uses MCT transporters, following a pathway different from those used by glucose and fructose. It therefore complements carbohydrates within the energy strategy.

Once absorbed, lactate can serve as an energy source. The brand also highlights its role as a metabolic signal linked to the mechanisms activated when the body works at high intensity.

LACTATE 60 is therefore designed for athletes seeking to go beyond a strategy based exclusively on carbohydrate intake.

100 mg of caffeine per gel

This version of Santa Madre LACTATE 60 contains 100 mg of caffeine.

It is particularly intended for athletes wishing to incorporate a source of caffeine into their race plan during demanding training sessions or competitions.

The presence of caffeine may be beneficial at strategic points during an event, but it also means monitoring the total amount consumed through other gels, drinks, coffees, and supplements.

Caution: with several LACTATE 60 Caffeine gels, intake increases rapidly. Two gels already provide 200 mg of caffeine, and three gels provide 300 mg.

250 mg of sodium per gel

LACTATE 60 also provides 250 mg of sodium per unit, according to Santa Madre's usage table.

Functional composition per gel

Sodium should be incorporated into your overall hydration strategy, taking your sweating, the temperature, and other drinks or products consumed into account.

Stated activation time: 7 to 10 minutes

Santa Madre states that LACTATE 60 has an activation time of 7 to 10 minutes.

This feature is particularly relevant to the brand's recommendation to take the first gel immediately after warming up during high-intensity efforts.

LACTATE 60 Caffeine usage instructions

High intensity – less than 3 hours

Take 1 gel immediately after warming up.

When the effort exceeds one hour, Santa Madre then recommends 1 gel every 40 minutes.

Long duration – more than 3 hours

The brand offers several strategy levels:

Level 3 is designated by Santa Madre as reserved for professionals and is not suitable for everyone.

Important information for this caffeinated version

The table above describes the LACTATE 60 strategy, but with the version containing 100 mg of caffeine per gel, this would represent 100, 200, or 300 mg of caffeine per hour, respectively.

Caffeine intake should therefore be planned separately and take your individual tolerance into account, along with all other sources consumed. It is not advisable to automatically replicate multiple-gel strategies with the caffeinated version without an appropriate nutrition plan.