Go Plus Caffeine Running Gels, By Science In Sport

Science in Sport GO Energy + Caffeine Gels combine 22 g of carbohydrate with caffeine in a 60 mL isotonic gel you can take without water. The Berry gel has 75 mg of caffeine and the Double Espresso gel has 150 mg. Both add vitamins B6 and B12 and folic acid. They suit hard sessions, long races and the late stages of an event when you want a lift in alertness.

Key features

• 75 mg caffeine per Berry gel, 150 mg per Double Espresso gel
• 22 g carbohydrate per 60 mL gel, from maltodextrin
• 376 kJ (89 kcal) per Berry gel and 370 kJ (87 kcal) per Double Espresso gel
• Vitamin B6 0.5 mg, folic acid 30 µg and vitamin B12 0.39 µg per gel
• Isotonic, so no water is needed
• Sweetened with acesulfame K and sucralose

Nutrition information

Per 60 mL gel (Berry). Double Espresso has 150 mg caffeine, 370 kJ (87 kcal) and 0.7 g sugars per gel.

Ingredients

Berry: Water, Maltodextrin (33%), Flavouring, Elderberry Juice Powder, Caffeine Anhydrous, Gelling Agents (Gellan Gum, Xanthan Gum), Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate), Sweeteners (Acesulfame K, Sucralose), Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate), Sodium Chloride, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Pyridoxine HCl, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin.

How to use

Take one gel about 30 minutes before intense exercise, or during long efforts when you need a lift in energy or focus. Towards the end of an endurance event, SiS suggests one or two more gels. No water is needed: tear open the sachet and take it straight away. Keep track of your total caffeine for the day.

Good to know

• Contains caffeine: 75 mg per Berry gel, or 150 mg per gel in the Double Espresso flavour.
• The Better Health Channel says 400 mg of caffeine a day or less is acceptable for the general population, and pregnant women should limit caffeine to 200 mg a day or less.
• Contains sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose).
• If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional.

FAQs

How much caffeine is in each gel?

The Berry gel has 75 mg of caffeine and the Double Espresso gel has 150 mg. For comparison, healthdirect lists a 50 mL espresso at about 145 mg. Both gels have 22 g of carbohydrate.

How many caffeine gels can I have in a day?

Count all your caffeine, including coffee and pre-workouts. The Better Health Channel says 400 mg a day or less is acceptable for the general population, and pregnant women should limit caffeine to 200 mg or less. With no other caffeine, that is five Berry gels or two Double Espresso gels.

When should I take a caffeine gel?

SiS suggests one gel about 30 minutes before intense exercise, and one or two more towards the end of a long event when fatigue sets in. Try your timing in training first. For the rest of your fuelling, see GO Isotonic Energy Gels.

Is caffeine allowed in drug-tested sport?

Caffeine is not on the WADA Prohibited List, and the Better Health Channel notes the Australian Institute of Sport lists it as a Group A supplement. Athletes who are drug tested should still choose batch-tested products, for example HASTA or Informed Sport certified, and check with their sport.

Label details checked against Science in Sport Australia on 9 October 2026. Formulas can change, so always check the label on the product you buy.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

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