Dextrose

Dextrose is a carbohydrate belonging to the category of simple carbohydrates that is very popular among athletes.

Dextrose supplements are usually marketed in a tasteless powder form; its ideal use is post-workout intake to restore glycogen stores expended during training.

Dextrose has very rapid assimilation and raises blood sugar within minutes, which also facilitates the assimilation of other macronutrients.