About the Product
EvoCarbs 2.0 from HSN's SportSeries line is an instant reconstitution isotonic powder drink, developed as the most versatile and complete carbohydrate and electrolyte sports drink in the HSN range. The formula combines a triple matrix of carbohydrates from complementary sources (maltodextrin, dextrose, and fructose, which use different intestinal transporters) with the main electrolytes lost through sweating (sodium via sodium chloride and sodium citrate, and magnesium via magnesium malate or citrate), in a solution with a certified osmolality between 200 and 330 mOsm/kg (the osmolality range that defines a true isotonic drink according to European regulations). Allergen-free, stimulant-free, fat-free. Each 40g serving (~2 scoops) in 400ml of water provides over 30% of the carbohydrates needed per hour of high-intensity exercise. Available in Lemon, Natural, and other flavors, in 500g, 1kg, 3kg, and 40g single-dose formats.
Benefits
Triple carbohydrate matrix (maltodextrin + dextrose + fructose) for maximum absorption and sustained energy: The main innovation of EvoCarbs 2.0 compared to conventional sports drinks based on a single carbohydrate source is the combination of three complementary sources: maltodextrin (a glucose polymer with moderately fast absorption), dextrose (free glucose with immediate absorption), and fructose (a monosaccharide absorbed by the specific GLUT5 transporter). The relevance of this combination lies in the intestinal transporters: glucose (dextrose and glucose from maltodextrin) is absorbed by the SGLT1 transporter (sodium-glucose cotransporter), which has a maximum absorption capacity of approximately 60 g/hour. Fructose is absorbed by the GLUT5 transporter, which works independently and in parallel with SGLT1. The combination of glucose and fructose sources allows for exceeding the 60 g/hour absorption limit and achieving intestinal carbohydrate absorption rates of 90 to 120 g/hour during high-intensity or long-duration exercise sessions, with a direct impact on performance maintenance and glycogen replenishment.
Certified osmolality of 200 to 330 mOsm/kg: a true isotonic drink, not just declared: The distinction between an isotonic drink and a hypotonic or hypertonic drink is the osmolality of the final prepared solution. Many commercial sports drinks claim to be isotonic based only on solute concentration (less than 8%), but without verification of actual osmolality. HSN conducted studies with specific osmometers to certify that EvoCarbs 2.0, prepared at the recommended concentration, has a real osmolality between 200 and 330 mOsm/kg, the range defined by European regulations for isotonic sports drinks. This certification ensures that the product meets the requirements to be considered a true isotonic drink with documented benefits: faster gastric emptying than hypertonic drinks, lower risk of gastrointestinal discomfort during exercise, and demonstrated effectiveness in maintaining hydration and performance during endurance exercise.
European criteria for isotonic sports drinks met: EvoCarbs 2.0 complies with all technical criteria of European regulations for endurance performance-maintaining drinks: it contains between 80 and 350 kcal/liter of carbohydrates, with at least 75% of energy derived from high glycemic index carbohydrates; it contains sodium between 460 and 1150 mg/liter; and it has an osmolality between 200 and 330 mOsm/kg. This compliance with European criteria allows EvoCarbs 2.0 to make the EFSA-approved health claim: carbohydrates contribute to the maintenance of endurance performance during prolonged exercise and to the recovery of normal muscle function after high-intensity exercise with glycogen depletion.
Essential electrolytes for hydration and muscle function: EvoCarbs 2.0 includes the three most critical electrolytes lost through sweating during exercise, each in highly bioavailable forms. Sodium is provided by two complementary sources: sodium chloride (which replenishes both sodium and chloride simultaneously) and sodium citrate (which replenishes sodium and has lactate buffering properties during high-intensity exercise). Magnesium is provided as magnesium malate or citrate, organic forms with superior bioavailability to conventional magnesium oxide. Sodium is the most critical electrolyte for maintaining plasma volume, osmotic pressure, and nerve impulse during exercise, with its depletion being the main mechanism of exercise-induced hyponatremia (the greatest health risk associated with over-hydration with pure water during long-duration endurance events). Magnesium is essential for muscle contraction, ATP production, and neuromuscular transmission.
Absence of stimulants for day and night use, with no timing limits: The complete absence of caffeine and stimulants in EvoCarbs 2.0 makes it suitable for use at any time of day, including night workouts, and eliminates the risk of interaction with other stimulant supplements the athlete may already be using. For athletes who want to add caffeine to their intra-workout hydration protocol, HSN recommends stacking it with Evolytes Plus+ (which provides natural caffeine + electrolytes in capsules), thus maintaining independent control over each component.
Allergen-free, vegan, with excellent solubility and balanced flavors: EvoCarbs 2.0 is formulated without any declared food allergens, making it suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets and for athletes with multiple dietary restrictions. Its solubility is excellent, dissolving completely in cold water without the need for a shaker, which facilitates preparation in a bottle during cycling, running, or triathlon sessions. The flavors have been developed with sweetness and taste intensity calibrated to be pleasant in large volumes of liquid (500ml to 1 liter per serving), without the excessive sweetness often associated with conventional sports drinks.
Uses
Intra-workout (during exercise): Mix 2 scoops (~40g) in 400 to 500ml of cold water and consume in small sips throughout the exercise session. For high-intensity sessions lasting over 60 minutes, this is the primary timing for use, providing energy to maintain performance and replenish electrolytes lost through sweating.
Pre-workout (light carbohydrate load): Consume 30 to 45 minutes before training to increase carbohydrate availability from the start of the session, especially useful in morning workouts where there is insufficient time for a solid pre-workout meal.
Post-workout (glycogen and electrolyte replenishment): Consume immediately after training to quickly begin replenishing glycogen and lost electrolytes, especially for athletes with multiple training sessions on the same day.
Preparation method: Mix 40g (~2 scoops) in 400 to 500ml of cold water to achieve the certified isotonic osmolality. Adjust the water volume according to taste preference, keeping in mind that more water results in a hypotonic solution (more suitable for hydration in extreme heat conditions) and less water results in a hypertonic solution (more suitable for caloric priority over hydration).
