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As part of our 2024 Sports Nutrition Awards, the MH Lab enlisted the help of four leading sports nutritionists – Rob Hobson, Tai Ibitoye, Lee Amico and Dr Sinead Roberts – to evaluate a range of energy drinks, gels, chews and bars.

They judged each product based on the quality of their ingredients (they had to be easily digestible to avoid any stomach issues mid-workout), their nutritional make-up and formulation in line with its intended use. Only the supps that really impressed our experts were put forward for further testing.

In the MH Lab, our in-house panel of editors and food testers then rated each contender on flavour, texture and ease of use when it came to accessible packaging, mixing and refuelling during exercise.

With energy gels, there was an additional layer of testing – our pros trialled them over a period of a few weeks to see how they impacted athletic performance. Once all testing was complete, feedback and ratings were analysed, and final scores were awarded.

The high-carb heroes stamped with the Sports Nutrition Awards badge below were our panel’s runaway favourites.

This is an energy drink with a difference. Alongside 106mg of natural caffeine, it contains nootropics, aka ‘smart drugs’, and Brainberry® (Aronia berry extract), which have been linked to improvements in cognitive performance.

Each can also delivers a dose of fatigue-fighting, recovery-promoting ingredients including vitamins C, B5 and zinc. Plus, it’s zero sugar, free from artificial sweeteners and has a negligible calorie count. The mango flavour was popular among our panel, as was the gently fizzy consistency. For something a little bit different, give C4’s smart bev a go.

Jonesing for a natural boost? Tenzing will keep your fire burning with the help of 106g of caffeine from green tea and green coffee, combined with beet sugar, fruit juices and Himalayan rock salt. The sparkling blend also contains 1500mg of BCAAs to help with mental fatigue and muscle recovery.

Testers approved of the level of carbonation (which wasn’ttoo fizzy) and enjoyed the gentle tropical flavour. Additionally, the brand claims it’s the world’s first carbon-negative energy drink, so you can get your pump on knowing you’re doing your bit for the planet.

Endurance fiends, this one’s for you. It packs 80g of carbs per serving, so you only need to slip a few sachets in your pocket to reap the energy-boosting rewards. While most energy supplements provide a 3:1 glucose to fructose ratio, this one has a 1:0.8 blend of maltodextrin and fructose.

According to SiS, this allows your body to absorb more carbs per hour without upsetting your stomach. Our panel rated the smooth consistency and natural orange flavour, which will slip down easily during exercise.