Performance
Carbohydrate Powder (Dextrose/Maltodextrin/Cyclic Dextrin)
Also known as: Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Highly branched cyclic dextrin, Cluster dextrin
Fast-digesting carbs for intra/post-workout energy and glycogen replenishment.
Last reviewed June 2026 · Evidence graded from peer-reviewed research, not editorial opinion. Educational only — not medical advice.
Common questions
How much Carbohydrate Powder (Dextrose/Maltodextrin/Cyclic Dextrin) should I take?
The typical range is 30-90g per hour during exercise, 0.5-1g/kg post-workout. Around training
When should I take Carbohydrate Powder (Dextrose/Maltodextrin/Cyclic Dextrin)?
During and/or post-workout. With liquids.
Which form of Carbohydrate Powder (Dextrose/Maltodextrin/Cyclic Dextrin) is best?
Powder — Mix in water. Other forms in the catalog: Gels.
Is Carbohydrate Powder (Dextrose/Maltodextrin/Cyclic Dextrin) safe?
Commonly reported: GI distress if too concentrated, Blood sugar spikes. Serious warnings: Diabetes management required. No concerns
Which Carbohydrate Powder (Dextrose/Maltodextrin/Cyclic Dextrin) supplement scores highest?
NutraBio Leg Day, at 74/100. Scored on dose accuracy, form, label transparency and third-party testing — no brand pays to be listed or ranked.
Primary uses
- Energy
- Glycogen replenishment
- Performance
- Recovery
How it works
- Rapidly absorbed
- Replenishes glycogen
- Spikes insulin for nutrient delivery
Dosage
- Typical range
- 30-90g per hour during exercise, 0.5-1g/kg post-workout
- Timing
- During and/or post-workout
- With food
- With liquids
- Duration
- Around training
- Special populations
- Endurance athletes, high-volume training
Forms
- Powder
- Gels
Safety
Common side effects
- GI distress if too concentrated
- Blood sugar spikes
Contraindications
- Diabetes (adjust insulin)
Products containing Carbohydrate Powder (Dextrose/Maltodextrin/Cyclic Dextrin)
Top-scoring supplements in our catalog that list Carbohydrate Powder (Dextrose/Maltodextrin/Cyclic Dextrin) on the label. Each product is graded on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric — dose accuracy, form, transparency, and third-party testing.
Evidence notes
Essential for endurance and glycogen recovery
Grade A: Multiple well-designed human trials support the main claims.
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