Dextrose Fact Sheet, FAQs & Product List

Dextrose information, FAQ and product listing page. This page contains everything you need to know about dextrose.

What is dextrose?

Dextrose (AKA glucose) is a high GI (glycemic index), fast absorbing type of simple carbohydrate. Dextrose is used by bodybuilders and athletes to induce an insulin spike and replace glycogen in muscle cells which is lost during training.

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What is the glycemic index?

Glycemic index measures the rate in which carbohydrates enter the bloodstream. The higher on the glycemic index the carbohydrates are, the faster they are absorbed. Dextrose is very high GI and is absorbed extremely fast.

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Insulin spike and dextrose:

Carbohydrates enter the blood stream as glucose and have to be either burnt as fuel for energy, stored in muscle cells as glycogen or stored in fat cells as triglycerides. As the glucose is in the blood stream the body stimulates the release of a carrier hormone insulin, which essentially, takes the glucose from the blood and determines where it is to be deposited.

Dextrose rates very high on the glycemic index meaning that it enters our system extremely fast and so stimulates a high insulin response very quickly. Insulin is a very anabolic hormone as it takes not only glucose to muscle cells, but proteins, amino acids and other essential nutrients such as creatine and glutamine etc.

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Dextrose and endurance training:

While dextrose is most commonly used by people trying to gain muscle and weight, it can also b e used by endurance athletes. Typically a lower dose will be used and taken gradually before and during training with 20-35oz of water. (note that it is also essential to ensure adequate sodium intake when consuming this much fluid)

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Who can benefit from using dextrose supplements?

As mentioned above, both resistance and endurance athletes can benefit from taking dextrose. People looking to build muscle and gain weight will get the most out of post workout supplementation with dextrose. Endurance athletes can get the same benefits as dextrose provides with a good sports energy drink containing simple carbohydrates.

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How to take dextrose:

In most cases, ingesting high GI carbohydrates is a bad idea. High GI carbohydrates are more likely to be stored as fat because they give the body too much energy at one time, more than it needs. If the body does not need the energy it will store it as fat. However, bodybuilders and athletes can benefit from taking dextrose directory after a training session.

Studies have shown that the optimal amount of dextrose needed to induce an insulin spike post workout is 60-75g. Dextrose is particularly effective when mixed with creatine, whey protein and glutamine. The insulin spike created by dextrose will move nutrients from these other supplements into the muscle cells very fast.

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DEXTROSE PRODUCTS ON SALE NOW:

Glycomaize Optimum Nutrition Glycomaize is an awesome fast-acting carbohydrate formula that's designed to give you quick energy and replace lost glycogen in muscle tissue after your workout!	DGC DGC (Dextrorotatory Glucose Crystals) is a unique glucose crystal that provides an unmatched fuel source for fast and efficient muscle energy. DGC involves no digestion prior to absorption into the bloodstream.
Ultra Fuel Powder More advanced than simple carbohydrate energy drinks, the Ultra Fuel Powder comprehensive performance drink offers a superior carbohydrate profile consisting of an advanced blend of 100 grams of high quality carbohydrates in the form of glucose polymers.	Waximaize Waximaize is a modified starch, a very unique complex carbohydrate capable of changing your physique! Waximaize is absorbed lightning fast into the bloodstream by "bypassing" digestion in the stomach. Use Waximaize pre, during and post workout!
Dextrose NOW Foods Dextrose is high grade pure dextrose crystals! Dextrose is used by bodybuilders and athletes in their post workout shakes to create an insulin spike. Insulin is an extremely anabolic hormone!	Carbo Gain NOW Carbo Gain is a 100% pure complex carbohydrate supplement derived from maltodextrin, an easily digestible blend of complex carbohydrates from corn starch. Carbo Gain can be used before, during or after intense exercise.
2:1:1 Recovery 2:1:1 Recovery is a post workout protein, carbohydrate and BCAA powder based on the latest science demonstrating that blending different types of carbs and proteins maximizes absorption! 2:1:1 Recovery is the ultimate post-workout shake!	Volumaize Volumaize is precisely designed to tap into your muscle fibers while you train to boost athletic performance and muscle growth. Volumaize is on sale now at Muscle and Strength!
Carbo Plus Carbo Plus is the leading complex carbohydrate formula for long-lasting energy & maximum performance. It is more readily absorbed and more easily digested than any other brand. Designed for serious athletes, Carbo Plus fuels your body with the best carbs	Flud Dymatize FLUD is the ultimate super supplement and nutrient transport system. Dymatize FLUD pulls water and nutrients into muscle bellies! Dymatize FLUD is on sale now at Muscle and Strength!
IntraVol IntraVol is the first during-training muscle building supplement. Once you feel the power of the IntraVol™ effect, your training sessions and the way you build muscle will be changed forever. Muscle and Strength has low prices on IntraVol!	Titan Lifting Chalk High quality lifting chalk by a true name in powerlifting, Titan. Perfect for all pulling exercises including Olympic movements, deadlifts, rows, and other heavy compound movements.
Perfect Carb Perfect Carb is the ultimate source for anyone wishing to add key muscle building glycogen while controlling insulin and fat storage. Perfect Carb is on sale now at Muscle and Strength!	Carb Slam PrimaForce Carb Slam features a long-chain, complex, super-high molecular weight, sugar-free carbohydrate from Waxy Maize Starch. Carb Slam passes through the stomach much faster than any other carbohydrate source!
Monster Maize Monster Maize is designed to be the most powerful glycogen-replenishing, muscle-hydrating carbohydrate drink available. Monster Maize mixes well and tastes great! Monster Maize is on sale at M&S!	Slim Xtreme Anabolic Xtreme introduces it's high octane fat burning, energy enhancing, appetite eliminating technology
Pure Maltodextrin Muscle Gauge Nutrition Maltodextrin is a flavorless, easily digestible carbohydrate made from natural corn starch. Maltodextrin is a convenient source of energy and facilitates the fast delivery and uptake by muscle tissue of vital nutrients that aid in m	Pure Dextrose Muscle Gauge Nutrition Dextrose contains the highest quality 100% pure dextrose. Dextrose is used by bodybuilders, strength athletes and fitness enthusiasts post workout to help spike insulin and replace glycogen lost during a heavy training session.

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