NOW Foods Dextrose Powder 100% PureDextrose Powder: 100% Pure
- Quick Energy Fuel*
- A Dietary Supplement
- Vegetarian Product
- Mega Size
- All Natural - No Aspartame, No Sucralose, No Acesulfame-K
Dextrose,
or glucose as it's also known, is a monosaccharide that is
approximately 25% less sweet than pure or refined cane sugar, and is
not associated with either fructose or lactose. It is derived
entirely from corn, making it natural, effective, and easily utilized
by the body. Its fine texture and moderate sweetness make
dextrose versatile for a wide range of applications. However, it
offers an especially important effect for athletes. As a simple
sugar, it is well-tolerated by most individuals with healthy blood
sugar levels, and can be consumed before, during and after the most
intense training sessions.
From an athletic performance
perspective, dextrose can help ensure that hard-worked muscles are not
deprived the protein and nutrients they need to recover, repair and
replenish. Dextrose has a high glycemic index (GI) rating which
allows it to enter the bloodstream very quickly. This action
stimulates a powerful and almost instantaneous insulin response.
Insulin is a natural hormone with strong anabolic properties that helps
drive nutrients into the cells of hungry muscle fibers, such as
creatine monohydrate, beta-alanine, L-arginine, L-carnitine and
others. NOW® Dextrose is 100% pure and manufactured under NOW's
strict quality standards.
Suggested UsageAs
a dietary supplement, mix 2 level tablespoons of Dextrose Powder in 16
oz. of water or juice. Consume before, during and after intense
exercise for best results. Double this recipe if engaging in
prolonged exertion of 2 hours or more.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.