Maltodextrin

Maltodextrin

Do you want an instant complex carbohydrate to add to your post workout shakes?
Maltodextrin is a form of sugar, usually comes from corn or potato starch. Typically it is found in sports hydration and energy drinks.

Maltodextrin is a slow releasing complex carbohydrate, which sustains energy release over many hours, fuelling good workouts, positive energy and a feeling of fullness. Maltodextrin is a convenient way for a power lifter or body builder to get the additional calories needed for gaining weight. It’s a great way to get the additional calories needed to gain weight, this is sometimes very difficult and expensive from food alone.

IronScience Insider Information: Maltodextrin is a good source of slow acting carbohydrates mid scale on the glycemic index (GI). It is ideal as a recovery, post workout drink. We recommend you mix with a good source of protein for the ultimate post workout shake.