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Fall marathon training starts with this next-gen carbohydrate gel, developed by a small, driven team of scientists, dietitians, and endurance athletes.
A carbohydrate that provides sustained energy, enhanced focus, and better endurance.
Friday, June 20
by Tom Horak
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For decades, the running nutrition industry has pushed one solution: sugar-based energy.
This is how UCAN is changing that.
Sugary gels, sugary drinks, and sugary chews—because fast energy was the only energy. But as athletes pushed harder, longer, and further, the cracks in that system became impossible to ignore.
This team knew we needed something different.
They developed UCAN Edge Energy Gels, which are powered by LIVSTEADY™, the groundbreaking carbohydrate powering UCAN—a fuel designed to sustain energy, protect your gut, and support long-term health.
The Problem with Sugar-Fueled Performance
Athletes have known this pain all too well:
The spike → the crash. Sugary fuels hit fast and fade even faster.
The gut bomb. Sticky, thick gels cause bloating, cramps, or worse.
The stress of perfect timing. If you miss a dose, you risk bonking.
The long-term risk. Constant sugar intake can wreck your metabolism
"Sugar gave me a burst, then left me flat. UCAN gave me balance and control.”
— Emma Bates, UCAN Pro Runner
The Science Behind LIVSTEADY™
LIVSTEADY® Basics
LIVSTEADY® is real food, not just an energy booster. Its complex structure means our body releases its energy slowly, so there's no quick sugar spike like with simple carbs. It's made from non-GMO cornstarch and is processed using a special heat and moisture method without any chemicals or enzymes.
Why LIVSTEADY™ Is Different
Unlike traditional carbs, LIVSTEADY™
Delivers sustained energy for hours
Keeps blood sugar stable
Supports fat burning and metabolic efficiency
Helps you avoid the crash, the gut bloat, and the bonk
If you aren’t taking Alpha BRAIN®, you are operating at a disadvantage.
Find out why.
Pro Runner, American Women's 10-Mile Record Holder
"UCAN has made a huge difference in how good I feel during my runs. I don’t get the crash, I don’t feel the roller coaster sugar, and it really sustains my energy throughout training and races without upsetting my stomach."
Backed by Science.
In a controlled trial, endurance-trained male runners consumed a single 50g dose of either a slow-absorbing carbohydrate (a hydrothermally modified corn starch, like LIVSTEADY), a fast-absorbing carbohydrate (maltodextrin), or water before a 3-hour treadmill run.
Key Findings:
Supports Stable Blood Sugar
LIVSTEADY® maintained more consistent blood glucose levels compared to fast-acting carbs—helping avoid the spikes and crashes typical of sugar-based fuels.
Sustained Energy from a Single Serving
A single 50g dose of LIVSTEADY® provided a gradual and steady energy release throughout a 3-hour endurance run—without the need for repeated intake.
Minimizes GI Distress
The study reported virtually no gastrointestinal symptoms in the LIVSTEADY® group, making it a reliable choice for long-duration training or competition.
If you aren’t taking Alpha BRAIN®, you are operating at a disadvantage.
Find out why.
Endorsed by Pro Athletes