The All-in-One Daily Energy Essential Designed for Women

Training the Gut and Boosting Endurance with Oemph

Endurance athletes know that fueling and hydration can make or break performance. The gut’s ability to handle nutrition during long exercise - often called gut training - is just as important as the training itself. The gut has even been classified as an athletic organ by some scientists (Brouns F., and Beckers E., 1993).

Oemph has designed a smart, science-backed formula that not only helps enhance natural energy levels and fight fatigue and mood swings, but may also supports the body’s ability to adapt during endurance training.

Research has shown that the gut is an active, adaptable organ in athletes - with regular training improving digestion, nutrient absorption, and tolerance to carbohydrate intake during exercise. 

Boost Me Baby complements this process with a balanced blend of:

  • Palatinose™ (Isomaltulose) – a slow-release carbohydrate for steady, sustained energy
  • Electrolytes – Sodium, Potassium, and Trisodium Citrate to support hydration and muscle function
  • Guarana – a natural source of clean caffeine to sharpen focus and reduce fatigue
  • Stevia and natural flavouring – for a light, refreshing taste

Together, these ingredients can help fuel training, maintain hydration, and gently train the gut to handle energy intake more efficiently during endurance exercise. This can be further improved by temporarily avoiding a class of poorly digested carbohydrates collectively known as "fermentable oligosaccharide, disaccharide, monosaccharide and polyols (FODMAPs) before long-distance training / events.

This unique blend supports sustained energy, hydration, and mental clarity - without the crash that often follows high-sugar energy drinks.

What Makes Palatinose™ Special?

Palatinose™ (isomaltulose) is a naturally derived carbohydrate made from sugar beet. It provides the same energy (4 kcal/g) as sugar but releases it slowly and steadily. A clear reminder that Not All Calories Are Equal !

Unlike regular sugar or maltodextrin, Palatinose™ has a low glycaemic index (GI ≈ 32), meaning it causes a slower rise in blood glucose and insulin levels. This provides long-lasting energy without sharp spikes and crashes.

This provides Clear and Key Benefits for Endurance Athletes

  1. Stable Energy Release
    Palatinose™ breaks down gradually, keeping blood glucose steady for longer periods.
    → Result: sustained power and less risk of mid-race “bonking.”
    (Achten et al., 2007; König et al., 2016)
  2. Enhanced Fat Oxidation
    Because it causes a smaller insulin response, the body burns more fat and conserves glycogen during exercise.
    → Result: greater endurance potential in long sessions.
    (König et al., 2016; van Can et al., 2012)
  3. Better Gut Tolerance
    Its slower absorption means less gut stress compared to very high-GI sugars, helping reduce bloating or discomfort when fueling during training.
    (Zhang et al., 2023; Jeukendrup, 2017)

“Gut training” is the process of teaching your digestive system to handle fuel during long or intense workouts. It improves absorption and comfort so you can take in more energy when it matters.

Why Palatinose™ Works for Gut Training

  • Gentle on the stomach – low osmolality, easier to tolerate.
  • Slow, steady release – avoids sudden sugar spikes that can upset digestion.
  • Supports dual fuel use – helps the body rely on both fats and carbs efficiently.

With added electrolytes (sodium, potassium) to maintain fluid balance and prevent cramps and guarana’s gentle caffeine supports alertness, focus, and fat metabolism. Boost Me Baby punches above it's weight class. This combination will help improve mental clarity and focus and maintain hydration and electrolyte balance. While delivering easily digestible steady, crash-free energy supporting fatigue resistance and overall daily metabolism.

When used regularly in training, it can help teach your gut to handle energy and fluids more efficiently - helping you perform longer, stronger, and more comfortably as you evolve into longer endurance routines.

References

  • Brouns, F., Beckers, E. (1993). Is the gut an athletic organ? Digestion, absorption and exercise. Sports Med. 1993 Apr;15(4):242-57. doi: 10.2165/00007256-199315040-00003. PMID: 8460288.
  • Achten, J., Jentjens, R. L., Brouns, F., & Jeukendrup, A. E. (2007). The effect of pre-exercise carbohydrate feedings on the metabolic response during exercise with different intensities. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 98(4), 446–456.
  • Jeukendrup, A. E. (2017). Training the gut for athletes. Sports Medicine, 47(S1), 101–110.
  • König, D., Zdzieblik, D., Holz, A., Theis, S., & Gollhofer, A. (2016). Substrate utilization and cycling performance following Palatinose™ ingestion: A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. Nutrients, 8(7), 390.
  • van Can, J. G., Ijzerman, T. H., van Loon, L. J., Brouns, F., Blaak, E. E. (2012). Reduced glycaemic and insulinaemic responses following isomaltulose ingestion: Implications for substrate oxidation during exercise. Nutrition Research, 32(7), 607–614.
  • Zhang, Z., et al. (2023). Effects of different carbohydrate beverages on exercise performance and gastrointestinal tolerance. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 15(1), 82.
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