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UCAN — the fuel that keeps blood sugar steady.

Powered by LIVSTEADY™, a patented slow-release carbohydrate designed to provide steady energy for hours without the rapid spike and crash associated with traditional carbohydrate sources. The Edge gel pouches are sideline-ready for long practices, games, and endurance sessions, while the versatile powder mixes easily into water, your favorite beverage, smoothies, overnight oats, or yogurt for convenient fueling anytime.

About the brand

Who UCAN is.

Unlike many sports nutrition brands, UCAN began with a family's search for a solution to a life-threatening blood sugar condition. That mission ultimately led to the development of its patented slow-release carbohydrate technology.

The science behind UCAN was created to save a life. A boy named Jonah was born with Glycogen Storage Disease, a rare metabolic disorder that prevents the body from breaking down its own stored energy. To keep his blood sugar from crashing to dangerous levels, Jonah had to be tube-fed every two hours. His family teamed up with a group of food scientists to find a steadier source of energy, and in 2008 that search produced a breakthrough: a patient, precise cooking process that turns a specific strain of non-GMO corn starch into a gentle, slow-digesting carbohydrate. The UCAN Company was formed to manufacture it.

That carbohydrate is LIVSTEADY™ (originally branded SuperStarch). Instead of flooding the bloodstream with sugar for a quick hit, LIVSTEADY releases glucose gradually over several hours. Multiple peer-reviewed clinical trials have shown it helps maintain stable blood sugar, supports greater fat burning during exercise, and avoids the large insulin spikes seen with rapidly digested carbs like maltodextrin and dextrose. It also requires very little water to digest, which is why athletes report none of the gut distress that sugar-based gels are known for.

What began as a medical solution became a performance platform. UCAN now fuels pro and college teams, champions across every major sport, and Olympians and record holders, with a complete range of energy gels, bars, drink mixes, protein powders, and electrolytes. The Strawberry Banana Edge Energy Gels carry NSF Certified for Sport, the banned-substance standard athletes need.

Why we stock them

Earned the spot.

Many traditional sports fuels rely on fast-acting sugars that can lead to a quick rise, then fall, in blood glucose. For some athletes, high sugar loads can also increase the risk of GI discomfort. UCAN is different. Its patented slow-release carbohydrate provides steady energy, supports more stable blood sugar, and is designed to be easy on the stomach. For athletes looking to sustain performance over long training sessions and competition, UCAN offers a different approach to fueling.

The LIVSTEADY™ advantage

Steady glucose is the whole point. Everything else follows from it.

UCAN is built on one idea that matters more to a Sports RD than any flavor or format: keep blood sugar stable. LIVSTEADY is a low-glycemic carbohydrate that releases glucose slowly over hours, so an athlete gets a flat, dependable energy curve instead of the peak-and-collapse that sugar fueling creates. The same property that protects against crashes also protects the gut, because LIVSTEADY needs minimal water to digest and does not pull fluid into the stomach the way concentrated sugar does.

For athletes with diabetes or blood sugar sensitivity, steady fueling can make all the difference. It helps keep blood sugar and energy levels more consistent so they're ready to perform from start to finish.

Why Sports RDs reach for it.

Where We Stand

UCAN has earned its place in the Locker because of what sets it apart: LIVSTEADY™, its patented slow-release carbohydrate designed to provide steady, sustained energy. It offers a unique fueling option for athletes who prefer a more gradual release of carbohydrate, including those with blood sugar concerns or those who don't tolerate traditional high-sugar fuels well. With sustained energy, excellent GI tolerance for many athletes, and an NSF Certified for Sport® Edge gel option, UCAN has become a trusted option on practice fields and game day sidelines across professional and collegiate sports. That's why UCAN is in the Locker.

A Note on Certification

UCAN's Strawberry Banana Edge Energy Gel is NSF Certified for Sport®, making it an excellent option for athletes and organizations with more rigorous sports nutrition product policies. The remaining Edge gels, energy and protein powders, bars, and Hydrate mixes are classified as conventional foods and therefore are not required to undergo third-party supplement certification. Across the entire UCAN product line, products are zero sugar, non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan.

Products in the Locker

What you can shop.

UCAN's steady-energy lineup, organized the way a dietitian uses it: grab-and-go gels for the sideline, versatile powders for the training table, and a protein option for recovery.

We carry the full Edge energy gel lineup. Every flavor is zero sugar and powered by LIVSTEADY; only the Strawberry Banana flavor is NSF Certified for Sport.

Edge Energy Gels — Original (No Caffeine)

UCAN Strawberry Banana Edge Energy Gel box and pouch, NSF Certified for Sport

Strawberry Banana Edge

Best-Seller · NSF Certified for Sport
NSF Certified for SportZero SugarNon-GMOGluten-FreeVegan
Per pouch: 19g LIVSTEADY carbs, 70 cal, 0g sugar, no caffeine  ·  Use: 1 gel every 45 min, no water chaser needed

The best-seller and the only flavor that carries NSF Certified for Sport, so it's the pick for tested-league and collegiate athletes. 75+ minutes of steady LIVSTEADY energy with zero sugar, no crash, and no gut distress, in a tear-and-fuel sideline pouch.

Best for: Tested-league athletes · sideline and bench fueling · pre-practice and pre-game · blood-sugar-sensitive athletes.
UCAN Orange Mango Edge Energy Gel

Orange Mango Edge

Original · Steady Energy
Zero SugarNon-GMOGluten-FreeVegan
Per pouch: 19g LIVSTEADY carbs, 70 cal, 0g sugar, no caffeine  ·  Use: 1 gel every 45 min, no water chaser needed

A bright citrus-forward flavor with the same 75+ minutes of steady LIVSTEADY energy and zero sugar. Easy on the gut and built for the sideline.

Best for: Sideline fueling · pre-workout · flavor rotation for athletes who want variety.
UCAN Pineapple Edge Energy Gel

Pineapple Edge

Original · Steady Energy
Zero SugarNon-GMOGluten-FreeVegan
Per pouch: 19g LIVSTEADY carbs, 70 cal, 0g sugar, no caffeine  ·  Use: 1 gel every 45 min, no water chaser needed

A tropical option in the original line, same steady LIVSTEADY energy and zero sugar. A favorite for athletes who want a lighter, fruit-forward taste.

Best for: Sideline fueling · pre-workout · long training blocks.
UCAN Original (Unflavored) Edge Energy Gel

Original Edge (Unflavored)

Original · Neutral Taste
Zero SugarNon-GMOGluten-FreeVegan
Per pouch: 19g LIVSTEADY carbs, 70 cal, 0g sugar, no caffeine  ·  Use: 1 gel every 45 min, no water chaser needed

The clean, neutral-tasting original. Same 75+ minutes of steady LIVSTEADY energy with no added flavor, for athletes who want the fuel without the taste.

Best for: Flavor-sensitive athletes · sideline fueling · pre-workout.

Edge Energy Gels + Electrolytes

UCAN Lemon Lime Energy Gel plus Electrolytes

Lemon Lime Edge + Electrolytes

Hot-Weather · High-Sweat
Zero Sugar+ 5 ElectrolytesNon-GMOGluten-Free
Per pouch: Steady LIVSTEADY energy + five essential electrolytes, 0g sugar

Steady energy with electrolytes built in for hot conditions and heavy sweaters. A top-seller in the electrolyte line.

Best for: Hot-weather competition · high-sweat athletes · longer sessions needing electrolyte support.
UCAN Cherry Energy Gel plus Electrolytes

Cherry Edge + Electrolytes

Hot-Weather · High-Sweat
Zero Sugar+ 5 ElectrolytesNon-GMOGluten-Free
Per pouch: Steady LIVSTEADY energy + five essential electrolytes, 0g sugar

Steady LIVSTEADY energy plus five essential electrolytes in a cherry flavor, for hydration support without the sugar.

Best for: Hot-weather competition · high-sweat athletes · electrolyte flavor rotation.
UCAN Citrus Energy Gel plus Electrolytes

Citrus Edge + Electrolytes

Hot-Weather · High-Sweat
Zero Sugar+ 5 ElectrolytesNon-GMOGluten-Free
Per pouch: Steady LIVSTEADY energy + five essential electrolytes, 0g sugar

A newer citrus flavor in the electrolyte line, same steady energy and hydration support with zero sugar.

Best for: Hot-weather competition · high-sweat athletes · longer efforts.
UCAN Strawberry Kiwi Energy Gel plus Electrolytes

Strawberry Kiwi Edge + Electrolytes

Hot-Weather · High-Sweat
Zero Sugar+ 5 ElectrolytesNon-GMOGluten-Free
Per pouch: Steady LIVSTEADY energy + five essential electrolytes, 0g sugar

A newer strawberry kiwi flavor in the electrolyte line, steady energy plus five essential electrolytes, zero sugar.

Best for: Hot-weather competition · high-sweat athletes · electrolyte flavor rotation.

Edge Energy Gels + Caffeine

UCAN Mixed Berry Edge plus Caffeine energy gel

Mixed Berry Edge + Caffeine

Late-Game Lift
Zero Sugar+ CaffeineNon-GMOGluten-Free
Per pouch: Steady LIVSTEADY energy + 45–75mg caffeine, 0g sugar

Steady energy plus a caffeine lift for the back half of a long effort. Many endurance athletes pair an original Edge early with this later in the event.

Best for: Late-game and late-race lift · early-session wake-up · added focus without sugar.
UCAN Vanilla Latte Edge plus Caffeine energy gel

Vanilla Latte Edge + Caffeine

Late-Game Lift
Zero Sugar+ CaffeineNon-GMOGluten-Free
Per pouch: Steady LIVSTEADY energy + 45–75mg caffeine, 100 cal, 0g sugar

A coffee-forward caffeine option with steady LIVSTEADY energy and a hint of vanilla. Smooth, not overly sweet, with an added mental lift.

Best for: Early-session wake-up · late-race lift · athletes who want a coffee-style flavor.
UCAN Energy Drink Mix powder pouch

UCAN Energy Powder (Drink Mix)

Training Table · Versatile Mixer
Zero SugarLIVSTEADYNon-GMOGluten-FreeVegan
Form: Tub and single-serve packets  ·  Flavors: Tropical Orange, Cran Raspberry, Lemon, Chocolate, Unflavored  ·  Mix into: Water, smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt

The most versatile way to put LIVSTEADY into a fueling plan. Mix it into water for a pre-workout drink, blend it into a smoothie, or stir it into oatmeal or yogurt for a steady-energy meal. The unflavored option lets a dietitian add steady carbs to almost anything without changing the taste. Typically taken about 30 to 45 minutes before training.

Best for: Pre-workout fueling · training-table meals · smoothie and oatmeal builds · athletes who prefer a drink over a gel.
UCAN Chocolate Protein plus Energy Powder tub

UCAN Protein + Energy Powder

Recovery · Steady Energy + Protein
Zero SugarLIVSTEADY + ProteinNon-GMOGluten-Free
Form: Tub  ·  Flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Cookies & Cream, Cocoa  ·  Mix into: Water, milk, or a smoothie

LIVSTEADY paired with protein for the recovery window and steady-energy meals. Delivers a protein anchor plus slow-release carbs without the sugar load, and mixes cleanly into water, milk, or a smoothie. A clean way to replenish carbs and protein after training.

Best for: Post-workout recovery · steady-energy breakfasts · protein-and-carb top-ups · smoothie base.
UCAN Salted Peanut Butter Energy Bars box

UCAN Energy Bars

Portable · Pre-Workout Snack
Low SugarLIVSTEADYNon-GMOGluten-Free
Form: Bar  ·  Flavors: Salted Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Fudge, Chocolate Fudge

Steady LIVSTEADY energy in a portable bar for athletes who want to chew rather than sip. A solid pre-workout option roughly 30 minutes out that delivers lasting energy without a glucose spike, and an easy stash for a gym bag or locker.

Best for: Pre-workout snack · travel and gym-bag stash · steady energy between meals.
UCAN Lemon Lime Hydrate Electrolyte Powder jar

UCAN Hydrate Electrolyte Powder

Sugar-Free Hydration
Zero SugarElectrolytesNon-GMOGluten-Free
Form: Tub and single-serve packets  ·  Flavors: Lemon Lime, Watermelon, Pineapple  ·  Mix into: Water

Sugar-free electrolyte hydration to pair with UCAN's energy products or run on its own. A clean hydration layer for hot-weather training and high-sweat athletes without the sugar found in many sports drinks.

Best for: Daily and training-day hydration · hot-weather sessions · pairing with Edge gels and powders.
The Locker carries UCAN's steady-energy lineup across gels, powders, bars, and electrolytes. The Strawberry Banana Edge Energy Gels are NSF Certified for Sport. The bars, powders, and hydrate mixes are food products that don't require the mark.
From the field

Quotes from the pros who use it.

"Every race I did with a simple sugar fueling plan, I had stomach issues. I'd get sick mid-race, feel like I was going to throw up, and sometimes actually did. UCAN solved all of it."

Dakotah PopehnU.S. Olympic Marathon Runner

"I've used UCAN my entire running career. It is the best way to quickly get some slow-burning carbohydrate fuel in during training and sits really well in my stomach."

Sara HallMarathon Champion

"I've had a subscription for these bars for two years and love them. Great 30 minutes or so before a workout and no spike in my glucose."

Richard S.UCAN customer review

UCAN fuels pro and college teams, champions across every major sport, and Olympians and record holders. Athlete quotes above are drawn from UCAN's published testimonials; the customer review is attributed as such. Recommended ask for v2: a named tested-league Sports RD or D1 athletic trainer on the steady-blood-sugar and sideline-fueling use case, and an athlete who manages diabetes with UCAN.

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