We sit down with Tobias Christensen, Head of Performance Nutrition at Maurten, to learn more about the innovation behind hydrogel technology in the context of sports nutrition. We also discuss: The quick rise of the Maurten company in the sports nutrition industry to solve gastrointestinal distress, one of the most common problems amongst endurance athletes Tobias’s background and job duties at Maurten Why GI distress is common among athletes Aspects and ingredients of hydrogel technology and how it may reduce GI distress A walk-through of the Maurten product line, including the new sodium bicarbonate delivery system More about our guest: Tobias Christensen has been the head of nutrition at the Swedish sports nutrition company Maurten since 2017. With a background in elite sport and academic background in clinical nutrition and sports science, Tobias works with top endurance athletes. --- Connect with the podcast on Instagram @isnpodcast and on Facebook @insidesportsnutrition This episode is brought to you by All Around Snack Co. which features tasty snacks that are low in added sugars, contain zero dyes, colorings or additives and help control blood sugar for steady energy levels throughout the day.  Use code ISNPODCAST24 to save 15% on your purchase. Want to try the deltaG products to provide your brain another fuel source? Check out their products and save 10% by using the code ISNPODCAST and you’ll also help support our podcast!  We’d love to connect with you on social! Follow Dina on Instagram at @nutritionmechanic and Bob at @enrgperformance. You can learn more about Bob’s services at www.enrgperformance.com and Dina’s services at www.nutritionmechanic.com.