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HICARB ANTHO+: New Zealand Blackcurrant Drink

HICARB ANTHO+: New Zealand Blackcurrant Drink

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High-Carb Anthocyanin Drink

A high-carbohydrate drink containing 300mg of anthocyanins from New Zealand blackcurrants, designed to support performance when it matters most.

Anthocyanins have been shown to improve endurance performance by up to 2.5%, while supporting blood flow and helping to reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness and oxidative stress.

Suggested use: consume 1 serving 1–3 hours before training sessions or races.
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HICARB ANTHO+: New Zealand Blackcurrant Drink

HICARB ANTHO+: New Zealand Blackcurrant Drink

£2.99

Servings
  • High-Carb Anthocyanin Drink
  • 300mg Bioactive Anthocyanins from NZ Blackcurrants
  • 50g High-Carbohydrate Energy Matrix
  • Improves Endurance Performance by up to 2.5%
  • Supports Blood Flow & Reduces Muscle Soreness
  • Reduces Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress

Performance & Vascular Science

2.5% Performance Gain & High-Carb Fueling

HICARB ANTHO+ is a high-carbohydrate drink containing 300mg of anthocyanins from New Zealand blackcurrants, designed to support performance when it matters most.

Anthocyanins have been shown to improve endurance performance by up to 2.5% (~44s faster over 16.1 km), while supporting blood flow and helping to reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness and oxidative stress during intense efforts.

Read our 'Purple Paper' here, which summarises the fascinating science of Anthocyanins.

Read The Purple Paper

Ingredients & Protocol

What's In It & How To Use It

What's In It:
A high-carbohydrate drink containing 300mg of anthocyanins from New Zealand blackcurrants combined with 50g of fast-absorbing dual-source carbohydrates for race-day fueling.

Suggested Use:
Consume 1 serving 1–3 hours before training sessions or races for peak race-day energy and vascular flow.

Explore Anthocyanin Science

What athletes say about FLYCARB HICARB ANTHO+

Josh Elston-Carr in a C&C vest

5

Took Antho+ 60 minutes before my 10k race and broke 32 minutes for the first time!

5

50g of carbs with 300mg anthocyanins is the ultimate race morning drink. Kept my legs pumping on the final climb.

Josh Elston-Carr in a C&C vest

5

Took Antho+ 60 minutes before my 10k race and broke 32 minutes for the first time!

5

50g of carbs with 300mg anthocyanins is the ultimate race morning drink. Kept my legs pumping on the final climb.

Josh Elston-Carr in a C&C vest

5

Took Antho+ 60 minutes before my 10k race and broke 32 minutes for the first time!

5

50g of carbs with 300mg anthocyanins is the ultimate race morning drink. Kept my legs pumping on the final climb.

Josh Elston-Carr in a C&C vest

5

Took Antho+ 60 minutes before my 10k race and broke 32 minutes for the first time!

5

50g of carbs with 300mg anthocyanins is the ultimate race morning drink. Kept my legs pumping on the final climb.

Josh Elston-Carr in a C&C vest

5

Took Antho+ 60 minutes before my 10k race and broke 32 minutes for the first time!

5

50g of carbs with 300mg anthocyanins is the ultimate race morning drink. Kept my legs pumping on the final climb.

Josh Elston-Carr in a C&C vest

5

Took Antho+ 60 minutes before my 10k race and broke 32 minutes for the first time!

5

50g of carbs with 300mg anthocyanins is the ultimate race morning drink. Kept my legs pumping on the final climb.

5

The 50g carb matrix with blackcurrant taste goes down super smooth without any stomach heaviness.

5

My go-to race morning drink now. Noticeably less leg burning during hard 5k/10k efforts.

5

The 50g carb matrix with blackcurrant taste goes down super smooth without any stomach heaviness.

5

My go-to race morning drink now. Noticeably less leg burning during hard 5k/10k efforts.

5

The 50g carb matrix with blackcurrant taste goes down super smooth without any stomach heaviness.

5

My go-to race morning drink now. Noticeably less leg burning during hard 5k/10k efforts.

5

The 50g carb matrix with blackcurrant taste goes down super smooth without any stomach heaviness.

5

My go-to race morning drink now. Noticeably less leg burning during hard 5k/10k efforts.

5

The 50g carb matrix with blackcurrant taste goes down super smooth without any stomach heaviness.

5

My go-to race morning drink now. Noticeably less leg burning during hard 5k/10k efforts.

5

The 50g carb matrix with blackcurrant taste goes down super smooth without any stomach heaviness.

5

My go-to race morning drink now. Noticeably less leg burning during hard 5k/10k efforts.

Everything you need to know

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FLYCARB HICARB ANTHO+?

FLYCARB HICARB ANTHO+ is a high-carbohydrate drink containing 300mg of anthocyanins from New Zealand blackcurrants, designed to support performance when it matters most.

How do anthocyanins improve performance by up to 2.5%?

Published sports nutrition research (The Purple Paper) demonstrates that regular anthocyanin intake enhances endurance performance by up to 2.5%. Anthocyanins promote endothelial vasodilation, increasing muscle blood flow and oxygen delivery while delaying fatigue.

When should I consume HICARB ANTHO+?

Consume 1 sachet 1–3 hours before high-intensity training sessions or on race morning to deliver 50g of fast-acting fuel and 300mg of anthocyanins to working muscles.

Scientific Research & References

Explore key peer-reviewed studies on anthocyanins and sport performance in our Purple Paper Report.

Shipping & Returns

UK Shipping

  • Royal Mail 48: 2–3 working days
  • Royal Mail 24: Next working day
  • Fully tracked delivery

Returns

Full refund within 14 days if unopened and in original packaging.

Nutritional Information (Typical Values)

Nutrition Facts - Per 100g

Energy 389kcal
Energy kj 1628.1kJ
Fat 0.1g
Of which saturates 0g
Carbohydrates 95.9g
Of which sugars 47.6g
Fibre 2.0g
Protein 0.2g
Salt 0.1g
Sodium 0.02g
Ingredients

Maltodextrin , Fructose , Xanthan Gum , Berry Flavouring , New Zealand Blackcurrant