Näak

Science is in our DNA.

Näak Ultra Energy™ science was developed to meet the specific needs of ultra endurance Athletes. The idea is simple: the ingestion of a few macronutrients such as carbohydrates and electrolytes is not enough to fuel ultra distances. After a few hours of effort, you need a complete nutrition approach to go farther, longer.

Gastro intestinal issues are the first cause of DNF* in ultra trail.
Gastrointestinal symptoms affect 85% of Ultra-Trail runners and are the leading cause of DNF, or "Did Not Finish" (23%).*

In 2016, we discovered that ultra distance athletes were bonking because they were using products that were inadequate:

  • use of products made for short to medium distances
  • lack of protein and overuse of sugar that leads to energy crashes and guts problems
  • unsustainable ingredients that harm the environment


At Näak, we launched a range of new products specifically made for ultra distance that helps athlete perform with no gastro-intestinal discomfort.

Mix of simple
and complex natural carbohydrates
In all Näak products, we use several sources of carbohydrates with a wide range of glycemic indices (GI) that provide you with a low glycemic load and ensure long-lasting energy:

  • high GI: brown rice syrup, cane sugar, dextrose, maltodextrin
  • medium GI: dates
  • low GI: maple syrup, oat flour, wheat flour

Beyond these diversified sources of carbohydrates, we always include proteins, lipids or fibers in our products.

Complete electrolyte profile
Näak Ultra Energy™ provides a complete electrolyte profile adapted to ultra endurance efforts:

  • 400 - 600mg / hour of sodium- 100 - 200mg / hour of potassium- 50mg / hour of magnesium
  • Electrolytes include all the minerals that play a role in the functioning of the human body. They are used by many metabolic pathways during endurance exercise but are also be lost in sweat. As a result, they have to be replaced to maintain proper general functioning of the human body during exercise.
  • Sodium and potassium play a role in fluid balance in the human body and are involved in the transfer of nerve messages. Magnesium and calcium act as molecules of assistance for the manufacture of proteins, the transport of glucose to the brain or the metabolism of fat.