View Full Version : What is maltodextrin...(real gains question)
My local vitamin shoppe just stocked a couple tubs of real gains.
I picked up the vanilla flavor, they hadn't even priced it on the shelf, lol...
My question concerns the type of carbs. It says, maltodextrin and that it has complex carbs.
What exactly is maltodextrin, is that all that the carbs are made of?
I avoid simple sugars and prefer complex carbs...
Thanks
Not to change the subject but is this something all V/S are doing??
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03-24-11, 7:09 am
My local vitamin shoppe just stocked a couple tubs of real gains.
I picked up the vanilla flavor, they hadn't even priced it on the shelf, lol...
My question concerns the type of carbs. It says, maltodextrin and that it has complex carbs.
What exactly is maltodextrin, is that all that the carbs are made of?
I avoid simple sugars and prefer complex carbs...
Thanks
But don’t be fooled by the word, “complex.” The bonds that compose maltodextrin are very weak, and readily broken apart in your stomach; moreover, the chain is extremely minimal in composition. The weak bonds, and fragile composition of maltodextrin cause it to be digested a fraction slower than dextrose. Thats from a science website, not putting down universals product It's a great product but is primarily used a supplement to your whole food diet in bulking (Like pre-bed or something) Use it to supplement your already solid diet and you won't go wrong :)
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03-24-11, 7:26 am
My local vitamin shoppe just stocked a couple tubs of real gains.
I picked up the vanilla flavor, they hadn't even priced it on the shelf, lol...
My question concerns the type of carbs. It says, maltodextrin and that it has complex carbs.
What exactly is maltodextrin, is that all that the carbs are made of?
I avoid simple sugars and prefer complex carbs...
Thanks
But don’t be fooled by the word, “complex.” The bonds that compose maltodextrin are very weak, and readily broken apart in your stomach; moreover, the chain is extremely minimal in composition. The weak bonds, and fragile composition of maltodextrin cause it to be digested a fraction slower than dextrose. Thats from a science website, not putting down universals product It's a great product but is primarily used a supplement to your whole food diet in bulking (Like pre-bed or something) Use it to supplement your already solid diet and you won't go wrong :)
Not to change the subject but is this something all V/S are doing??
Not sure man...who knows with these stores, lol
But don’t be fooled by the word, “complex.” The bonds that compose maltodextrin are very weak, and readily broken apart in your stomach; moreover, the chain is extremely minimal in composition. The weak bonds, and fragile composition of maltodextrin cause it to be digested a fraction slower than dextrose. Thats from a science website, not putting down universals product It's a great product but is primarily used a supplement to your whole food diet in bulking (Like pre-bed or something) Use it to supplement your already solid diet and you won't go wrong :)
So you're saying it's a simple carb, correct?
Not sure man...who knows with these stores, lol
its on their site now.. ill have to go to one & check it out
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03-26-11, 9:13 pm
So you're saying it's a simple carb, correct?
Yes, hope I helped.