MALTODEXTRIN

What is Maltodextrin used for?

During intense exercise, the body uses muscle and liver glycogen as its primary source of energy. Glycogen is a storage form of glucose in the muscles and liver, but it has a limited capacity and tends to be depleted quickly, especially in power and endurance sports. When glycogen stores are low, the body enters a fatigue phase, reducing the ability to maintain high performance and increasing the perception of fatigue.

Maltodextrins are complex carbohydrates derived from starch, characterized by very rapid digestion and absorption. This makes them ideal for providing a quick supply of energy without weighing down the stomach.

Here's why you should use Maltodextrin:

• Provide immediate energy: rapid absorption ensures immediate availability of glucose in the blood, avoiding drops in performance.
• Support muscle recovery: After training, maltodextrins accelerate the replenishment of muscle glycogen, which is essential for optimizing recovery.
• Maintain high performance in power sports: thanks to rapid energy availability, they are ideal for high intensity training, weight lifting and sprinting.
• Improve absorption of other nutrients: The increased insulin secretion induced by maltodextrin may facilitate the transport of amino acids and creatine into muscle cells, helping to promote muscle growth and tissue repair.
• Avoid muscle catabolism: In very intense physical activities, the body may start to break down muscle proteins for energy. A rapid supply of carbohydrates such as maltodextrins reduces this risk.