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WUG Functional Gums is the first com-pany in the world to have developed, patented and marketed an extensive range of functional products, based on the advantage that chewing gum allows for the active principle to be instantly absorbed by the body. The effects are noticed after 5’ compared to the 40’ required for any other standard product to work, such as drinks, gels, shots, tablets or bars, which require a digestive process to fully absorb the product.5 years ago, during a trip to the USA, the foun-ders of the company discovered that the Marines kept a caffeine chewing gum within their survival kit for special missions. As on other occasions, the military sector became the lab of an invention, be-fore it was made available to the general public.

WUGum:Innovation

Following several scientific studies which proved the effectiveness and instantaneous effect of ad-ministering caffeine through mastication (under the tongue), as opposed to the digestion process required by all other standard products and rea-lising that energy chewing gum manufacturers were only focused on the military sector, the idea of making a range of functional chewing gums for the general consumer was contemplated.

Because when we chew, the active principles are absorbed by means the oral mucosa, and the effect is immediate. Any other standard products such as drinks, gels, bars, shots, tablets, etc. require a digestive process to fully absorb the product, which implies a delay of 30 to 40 minutes to release the effect that any of the products of the WUGum range provide.

Why a gum?

Source: The rate of absorption and relative bioavailability of caffeine administered in chewing gum versus capsules to normal healthy volunteers.; Multiple Dose Pharmacokinetics of Caffeine Administered in Chewing Gum to Normal Healthy Volunteers;

Authors: Kamimori GH*, Karyekar CS, Otterstetter R., Cox DS, Balkin TJ, Belenky GL, Eddington ND.*Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Spring, MD 20910-7500, USA.

4. DiscussionThe objective of this study was to evaluate the rate and extent of absorption of three doses of caffeine from a gum versus a capsule formulation.The results indicate that the rate of drug absorp…50, 1OO, and 200 mg groups, respectively. It appears that for the lOO and 200 mg groups, the gum and capsule formulations provide a near comparable amount of caffeine to the systemic circulation. These findings suggest that both physical and mental performance deficits resulting from sleep loss or fatigue could be more quickly.

Fig. 2. Mean caffeine plasma concentration profiles following a 200 mg dose of caffeine as a capsule or gum formulation to healthy male volunteers. Twelve subjects were enrolled in each of the two treatment group. Inset shows plasma concen-tration profiles of 200 mg dose as capsule or gum up lo 90 min after administration of caffeine.

The WUG project was born then, initially consisting of the development of an energy chewing gum for elite sportsmen, based on its two competitive advantages

against any existing product until then, i.e. instan-taneous effect and ease of use.

During the last two years, our R&D Department has been working on two master product lines:

1) Reducing the bitter taste inherent to caffeine by adding the healthiest and most natural sweetener in the market, i.e. Stevia, which makes it suitable for diabetics, as well as reducing the caffeine dose, by increasing the dose of Guara-na, a natural source of caffeine of a less bitter type.

2) Developing a line of functional chewing gums to satisfy the needs of all con-sumers, with our patents and formulations adapted to the new consumption method, ensuring the hi-ghest quality of the natural products used in their making.

WUGum: R&D

Bussines Line

WUG Energy + WUG After Drink

WUG Military

WUG Climax

WUG Orgulllo GUM

Energy +

It is an ideal complement for extreme sports. It is composed of Caffeine, Ginseng and Guaraná, sweetened with glycosides of steviol and has a pleasant mint flavor.

WUG Energy Ultra is made from natural plants, does not need water or digestion, can be carried anywhere and weighs only 1,7 grams. You can find it packaged in envelopes of 3 units each.

WhenWUG Energy Ultra is consumed before and during intense physical exercise. The recommended daily dosage is up to 4 chewing gums.

BenefitsWUG Energy Ultra activates body and mind, providing a dose of energy in less than five minutes, helping to increase concentration and endurance and reducing the feeling of tiredness in the performance of high performance sports.

IngredientsCaffeine . Ginseng . Guarana.

WUG Energy+

Coca Cola & Zero 333 ml.

Pepsi & Ligth 360 ml.

Ranking by caffeine content per mg.

mg

550

450

200

150

100

50

Red Bull 250 ml.

5 Hours 58 ml.

WUG Energy+ 3 units

Starbucks large coffee 333 ml

Mc Donald’s coffee 500 ml

Expreso 45 ml.

Instant coffee 125 ml

Decaffeinated coffee 250 ml

Energy +

1 piece of chewing gum

Monster & Rockstar 500 ml.

COFFEE AND WUG ENERGY+ DRINKS AND SHOT

1 piece of WUG Energy+chewing gum

= =Expreso 45 ml Red Bull 250 ml

Energy +

*Source: The rate of absorption and relative bioavailability of caffeine administered in chewing gum versus capsules to normal healthy volunteers; Multiple Dose Pharmacoki-netics of Caffeine Administered in Chewing Gum to Normal Healthy Volunteers;

Minutes

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Energy +

95%oral mucosaAbsorption

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through the

60%digestive system

Absorption

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through the

Ranking by rate and% Of absorption

Drinks

Drinks

WUG Energy +

Full stomach

Empty stomach

Empty/ full stomach

WUG Energy+ 3 Units.

Red Bull 250 ml.

5 Hours 58 ml.

Monster Energy 500 ml.

Euros

3

2

1

1 piece of chewing gum.

Energy +

Ranking by price

RankingBy energy intake

5 Hours 58 ml.

Monster Energy 500 ml.

Calories

250

200

150

100

10

51 piece ofchewing

gum

Energy +

Red Bull 250 ml.

WUG Energy+ 3 Units

one piece ofWUG Energy +2,4 Kcal.

Active ingredients

GinsengCaffeine is a stimulant to the central nervous system. Its in-take generates an increase in the state of alertness, improve-ment of body coordination and reduces the feeling of slee-piness and fatigue, which can be translated into an improve-ment in performance.

GuaranaGuarana is a natural stimulant and an excellent remedy against physical and mental fatigue. It extends the time of wakefulness and increases the ability to carry out work that requires physical effort. The properties of the Guarana seeds activate our nervous system and cause the body to segregate more adrenaline. This activates body and mind.

CaffeineIt stimulates the central nervous system, increases physical and intellectual performance, increases unspecific resis-tance to disease, reduces the frequency of disease caused by cold and fatigue. Has antidepressant effect. Another significant benefit is the capacity to reduce the cholesterol levels and sugar in the blood, thus reducing the fat content of the body.

Speed in the reduction of physical and mental fatigue

Insignificant energy intake

Rate and % of absorptionReduced price

Convenience and lightness of carrying it around

Ability to be used in specific doses

WhyWUG Energy+

It is an ideal complement to improve your sexual relations, making them more pleasant and lasting. It is composed of Andean Maca, Muira Puama, Tribulus Terrestrial, Ginseng, Caffeine, Rhodiola and Damiana, sweetened with glycosides of Steviol and has a pleasant mint flavor.

WUG Climax is made from natural plants, does not need water or digestion, can be carried anywhere and weighs only 1.7 grams. You can find it packaged in envelopes of 3 units each.

WhenWUG Climax is consumed ten minutes before sexual intercourse. For people who weigh more than 80 Kg, take two chewing gum to achieve the desired effect. The recommended daily dose is up to 3 gums.

BenefitsThe consumption of WUG Climax provides more pleasant and lasting sexual relations.

IngredientsAndean Maca . Muira Puama . Terrestris Tribulus . Ginseng . Rhodiola Rosea . Caffeine . Damiana

WUG Climax

Active ingredients

CaffeineCaffeine is a stimulant to the central ner-vous system. Its intake generates an in-crease in the state of alertness, improve-ment of body coordination and reduces the feeling of sleepiness and fatigue, which can be translated into an improvement in performance.

GinsengThe most recognised effect of ginseng is the stimulation of the libido on the sexual glands. In women, it stimulates the secre-tion of oestrogen, therefore women at the early stages of menopause will benefit from supplementing their diet with WUG Climax. In the same way, it increases the natural levels of testosterone in men as well as the blood flow to the penis.

Andean MacaAndean Maca is, apart from invigorating for body and mind, also a powerful aphro-disiac and sexual energiser. Research into its chemical composition has revealed that the Maca root contains a substance called p-methoxybenzyl isothiocyanate, which in-creases the female libido and helps solve potency issues.

Muira PuamaThe use of Muira Puama in the short term increases the blood flow to the pelvic area, helping prolong the feeling of pleasure and orgasm in women, as well as erection in men. Long-term use increases the production of sexual hormones in both men and women. Muira Puama is an actual natural aphrodisiac and can be the most effective natural thera-py for the loss of libido in men and women.

DamianaDamiana is a plant originated in Mexico which is mainly known as a natural stimu-lant without toxic agents. It is effective in increasing sexual invigoration in both men and women.

Tribulus TerrestrisThe Tribulus Terrestris is considered to be an aphrodisiac. In the case of women, it can help with sexual desire disorders which derive from the reduction of oestrogen during menopause, while in men it improves sperm count.

WUG ClimaxRanking by price

WUG Climax 3 Units

Capsules

Capsules

Blister

Syrub

Euros

20

15

10

5

Longer and more pleasurable sexual intercourse

Insignificant energy intake

Reduced price

No need of medical prescription

For men and womenSweetened with Steviol glycosides

Instant effect

Discreet and convenient to carry around

WhyWUG Climax

It is an ideal complement to revitalize body and mind, helps relieve the symptoms of hangover, headache, nausea and occasional tiredness. It is composed of Guarana Extract, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Lycopene Extract, Pineapple Extract and has a pleasant lemon-pineapple flavor.

WUG After Drink is made from natural plants, does not need water or digestion, can be carried anywhere and weighs only 2 grams. You can find it packaged in envelopes of 3 units each.

WhenWUG After Drink is consumed before the ingestion of alcoholic beverages. For people who weigh more than 80 kg, take two chewing gum to achieve the desired effect. The recommended daily dose is 1 gum.

BenefitsConsuming WUG After Drink metabolizes the toxins generated by alcohol intake, thus relieving hangover symptoms.

IngredientsGuaraná extract . Vitamin B6 . Vitamin B12 . Vitamin C . Lycopene . Pineapple Extract.

WUG After Drink

Active ingredientsWUG After Drink

Pineapple ExtractAmong the medicinal properties of the fruit, the most notable is that of bromelain, which helps metabolize food. It is also diu-retic, slightly antiseptic, detoxifying, antacid and vermifuge. One of the minerals of pi-neapple, potassium, facilitates the elimina-tion of liquids due to its diuretic effect and avoids edemas. It also purifies and detoxi-fies the body.The pineapple strengthens our immune system so that it can respond correctly to attacks by pathogens.

Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 is very popular with athletes as it increases muscle performance and energy production. It is very important for a proper absorption of vitamin B12, helps the tendency to night muscle spasms, leg cramps and numbness of the extremities. It also relieves nausea.

Vitamin CVitamin C supports the development of iron absorption, growth and repair of normal connective tissue, collagen production, fat metabolism, and wound healing. Vitamin C is essential for the development and maintenance of the body, so its consumption is mandatory to maintain good health.

Lycopene ExtractLycopene is a nutrient with antioxidant properties, acts as a cell protector and prevents the destruction of cells by UV rays.

Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin essential for the normal functioning of the brain, the nervous system, and for the formation of blood and various proteins.Vitamin B12 is responsible for allowing the elimination of alcohol through the urine.

Guarana ExtractGuarana extract has been used by humans since time immemorial for its properties and health benefits. Guarana extracts are sti-mulants of the central nervous system due to their caffeine content. Guarana extract is used to reduce fatigue, as well as its use as a revitalizer being good in hangovers for al-cohol abuse.

WUG After DrinkRanking by price

Euros

15

5

1

5

Sachets

WUG After Drink 3 Uds.

Capsules (medical prescription)

Drink 140 ml

Recovers body and mind Very low caloric intake

Reduced price

Does not require medical prescription

Relieves the symptoms of hangover

Sweetened with Steviol glycosides

Instant effect

Discreet and easy to carry around

WhyWUG After Drink

It is an ideal complement to improve your sexual relations, making them more pleasant and lasting. It is composed of Andean Maca, Muira Puama, Tribulus Terrestrial, Ginseng, Caffeine, Rhodiola and Damiana, sweetened with glycosides of Steviol and has a pleasant mint flavor.

WUG Orgullo Gum is made from natural plants, does not need water or digestion, can be carried anywhere and weighs only 1.7 grams. You can find it packaged in envelopes of 4 units each.

WhenWUG Orgullo Gum is consumed ten minutes before sexual intercourse. For people who weigh more than 80 Kg, take two chewing gum to achieve the desired effect. The recommended daily dose is up to 3 gums.

BenefitsThe consumption of WUG Orgullo Gum provides more pleasant and lasting sexual relations.

IngredientsAndean Maca . Muira Puama . Terrestris Tribulus . Ginseng . Rhodiola Rosea . Caffeine . Damiana.

WUG Orgullo Gum

Active ingredients

CaffeineCaffeine is a stimulant to the central ner-vous system. Its intake generates an in-crease in the state of alertness, improve-ment of body coordination and reduces the feeling of sleepiness and fatigue, which can be translated into an improvement in performance.

GinsengThe most recognised effect of ginseng is the stimulation of the libido on the sexual glands. In women, it stimulates the secre-tion of oestrogen, therefore women at the early stages of menopause will benefit from supplementing their diet with WUG Orgullo GUM. In the same way, it increases the natural levels of testosterone in men as well as the blood flow to the penis.

Andean MacaAndean Maca is, apart from invigorating for body and mind, also a powerful aphro-disiac and sexual energiser. Research into its chemical composition has revealed that the Maca root contains a substance called p-methoxybenzyl isothiocyanate, which in-creases the female libido and helps solve potency issues.

Muira PuamaThe use of Muira Puama in the short term increases the blood flow to the pelvic area, helping prolong the feeling of pleasure and orgasm in women, as well as erection in men. Long-term use increases the production of sexual hormones in both men and women. Muira Puama is an actual natural aphrodisiac and can be the most effective natural thera-py for the loss of libido in men and women.

DamianaDamiana is a plant originated in Mexico which is mainly known as a natural stimu-lant without toxic agents. It is effective in increasing sexual invigoration in both men and women.

Tribulus TerrestrisThe Tribulus Terrestris is considered to be an aphrodisiac. In the case of women, it can help with sexual desire disorders which derive from the reduction of oestrogen during menopause, while in men it improves sperm count.

Discreet and convenient to carry around

Reduced priceSweetened with Steviol glycosides

WhyWUG Orgullo GUM

Insignificant energy intake

WUG Military is made from natural plants, does not need water or digestion, can be carried anywhere.It contains caffeine, has a pleasant mint flavor and weighs only 2 grams. You can find it packaged in enve-lopes of 2 units each.

WhenWUG Military is consumed before and during intense physical exercise.

IngredientsCaffeine

WUG Military

Coca Cola & Zero 333 ml.

Pepsi & Ligth 360 ml.

Ranking by caffeine content per mg.

mg

550

450

200

150

100

50

Red Bull 250 ml.

5 Hours 58 ml.

Expreso 45 ml.

Instant coffee 125 ml

Decaffeinated coffee 250 ml

Monster & Rockstar 500 ml.

COFFEE AND WUG MILITARY DRINKS AND SHOT

WUG Military 2 Units

Mc Donald’s coffee 500 ml

Starbucks large coffee 333 ml

1 piece of WUG Militarychewing gum

>Red Bull 250 ml

>Expreso 45 ml

*Source: The rate of absorption and relative bioavailability of caffeine administered in chewing gum versus capsules to normal healthy volunteers; Multiple Dose Pharmacoki-netics of Caffeine Administered in Chewing Gum to Normal Healthy Volunteers;

Minutes

55

45

35

25

15

5

95%oral mucosaAbsorption

*

through the

60%digestive system

Absorption

*

through the

Ranking by rate and% Of absorption

Drinks

Drinks

WUG Military

Full stomach

Empty stomach

Empty/ full stomach

Ranking by priceEuros

2

1

3

Monster Energy 500 ml.

WUG Military 2 Units

Red Bull 250 ml.

5 Hours 58 ml.

RankingBy energy intake

5 Hours 58 ml.

Monster Energy 500 ml.

Calories

250

200

150

100

10

5

Red Bull 250 ml.

One piece ofWUG Military

2,75 Kcal.

WUG Military 2 Unts

Insignificant energy intake

Reduced price

WhyWUG Military

Rate and % of absorption

Convenience and lightness of carrying it around

Ability to be used in specific doses

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