Maltodextrin Powder 1kg – Fast Release Carbohydrate

Maltodextrin is polysaccharide produced from starch by partial hydrolysis. It is a glucose polymer and is considered to be a complex carbohydrate although it has an extremely high glycemic index (GI) rating of 110. The high GI of Maltodextrin ensures a rapid release of energy. After ingestion it raises blood sugar rapidly. It’s ability to rapidly raise blood sugar can be beneficial pre workout, intra workout and post workout depending on your sport and training goals. Glycogen levels deplete from intense/prolonged exercise, so it is important to fuel/refuel your bodies energy stores with fast release carbohydrates as soon as possible. This makes Maltodextrin a popular pre, intra and post workout drink among bodybuilders, cyclists and triathletes. It helps replenish muscle glycogen which increases recovery. It’s high glycemic nature and its ability to rapidly raise blood glucose means that it stimulates a fast insulin response, commonly known as an ‘Insulin spike’. Insulin is powerful and important hormone for bodybuilders and other athletes as it transports nutrients such as glucose, creatine, protein and other amino acids into the muscle which is vital for growth and repair. For this reason Maltodextrin is often considered the carbohydrate of choice and is combined/stacked with other supplements such as Whey Protein, Creatine and Amino acids for recovery, repair and performance purposes. Maltodextrin is found in a number of sports drinks because of its ability to provide a rapid source of energy, which can lead to enhanced performance. Maltodextrin can be combined with Whey protein, Creatine, amino acids (e.g. BCAA, Glutamine) and essential fatty acids to make your own recovery blends or weight gain shake.
Replenishes Muscle Glycogen rapidly
Ideal to take as pre, intra and post workout shake
Great and convenient source of calories
Excellent source of energy
High GI carbohydrate