Maltodextrin - complex carbohydrates derived from starch by enzymatic depolymerization, having a long and high bioavailability (bioavailability comparable to glucose). They are divided into low-sugered, medium-sugered and high-sugered, wherein each of the has a high glycemic index (GI) - more than 80 to approx. 110. These are an easily digestible source of energy, supporting the insulin metabolism, supplementing muscle glycogen and that improving creatine and amino acid transport into cells muscle, influencing the increase in exercise capacity. In the sports supplementation preparations containing maltodextrin are used pre- and post-workout and as a complement to the energy value of food.
Dosage: the lack of standards unit consumption. The supplements conventionally used 20-70g / 1 doze, about three times a day of training. Not recommended to take preparation before going to sleep, and for use by people with a tendency to weight gaining.