Maltodextrins

Maltodextrins are a useful energy source for sports; they are a complex carbohydrate obtained through the process of hydrolysis of starches (usually corn starch is used).

They are, chemically speaking, somewhere between simple and complex carbohydrates, and also metabolically speaking, they are somewhere between simple and complex carbohydrates: this makes maltodextrins very interesting as an energy supplement to be taken before and during long-term physical activity.

Through industrial processes it is in fact possible to modify the chemical bonds that unite polysaccharides, obtaining more or less complex carbohydrates. The maltodextrins obtained in this process are water-soluble, have a pleasant taste, and are easy to digest.

For those involved in sports and with physical exertion, taking maltodextrins providesconstant energy while keeping blood sugar and blood sugar stable. The doses and ways of taking maltodextrins depend on the type of sports discipline practiced and its duration and your digestion time as well as your body weight. Find out in our selection which product is best for you!