RED-Scue Mini Bars - 2 x 50g Bars

 RED-Scue® Mini Bars

Same bar, smaller format - 2 in 1

Bite-sized and perfect for on cycles, runs, or during a gym session for a smaller snack.

Size: Comes with 2x 50g bars

Purpose: Energy availability support for RED-S / LEA recovery & high training load
Allergen info:
Contains tree nuts (almond, sesame, brazil).
Gluten-free. Vegan. Peanut Free.

RED-Scue is a functional energy bar designed to help bridge the macro- and micronutrient gaps commonly seen in Low Energy Availability (LEA) and RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport)

It naturally provides key nutrients often affected by chronic under-fuelling:

• Iron
• Calcium
• Vitamin D₂ 
• Vitamin C
• Magnesium
• Zinc

… alongside carbohydrate energy, the primary macronutrient missing in under-fuelled athletes and active people.

RED-Scue puts carbs first.

Why RED-Scue Exists

Low Energy Availability (LEA) happens when your body doesn’t get enough fuel for the work you demand of it. Over time, this becomes RED-S, affecting:

• Energy levels
• Hormones
• Bone health
• Immunity
• Performance & recovery

The main macronutrient missing?
Carbohydrates.

Most runners, HYROX athletes, team-sport players, and busy professionals simply don’t eat enough — putting themselves at risk of deficiencies and long-term low energy.

RED-Scue exists to make fuelling simple, practical, and enjoyable  — without fear of carbs, diet culture, or ultra-processed high-protein sports products (which can impact the gut with RED-S),

Built on Three Evidence-Based Pillars

1) Carb-First Fuelling for RED-S Recovery

Designed to restore muscle glycogen, support energy availability, and fuel training and recovery.

2) Micronutrient Density for Long-Term Health

Whole-food minerals and vitamins to support bones, hormones, immunity, and tissue repair.

3) Digestive- & Qi-Supportive Whole Foods

Gentle, non-stimulating ingredients that support energy without caffeine, stimulants, or adaptogens. The gut is one of the most impacted systems with RED-S.

The Lived Experience Behind RED-Scue

I learned this the hard way.

While training hard and under-fuelling, I tore my Achilles — a wake-up call that RED-S is real. Low energy availability doesn’t just sap performance; it compromises bones, muscles, hormones, and recovery. Injuries happen when the body doesn’t have the fuel it needs.

RED-Scue was built from lived experience and study — inspired by African endurance fuelling traditions observed in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Kenya while training as a national athlete in Southern Spain.
Staple carbohydrate foods like teff and cassava fufu support sustained energy, recovery, and resilience — no gels, no stimulants, no synthetic supplements.

Key Nutrient & Functional Framework

Key Features (Formulation Rationale)
• Carbohydrate-forward – supports glycogen restoration, thyroid function, nervous system regulation
• Energy-dense – small-looking bar, high usable energy for under-fuelled systems
• Gentle on digestion – low irritant load for stressed guts
• Stimulant-free – no caffeine, no GI distress.
• Gluten-free & vegan – inclusive for coeliac, IBS-prone & sensitive systems
• Pre / during / post training friendly

What this supports:
• Restoring energy availability in RED-S / LEA
• Supporting heart rate, HRV, blood pressure stability via adequate fuel
• Supporting gut motility & tolerance when digestion is compromised
• Supporting hormonal recovery (thyroid, estrogen/testosterone) via sufficient energy + carbs
• Supporting nervous system regulation (less “power-saving mode”)

This bar does not treat RED-S — it supports restoration of energy availability, which is a core part of recovery alongside adequate total food intake, rest, and appropriate training load.