GlycoBol Cluster Dextrin™ 500 grams YAMAMOTO

What is GlycoBol

GlycoBol Cluster Dextrin™ is the ideal food supplement for athletes who perform intense and prolonged physical activity . Composed of 100% highly branched cyclic cyclodextrins Cluster Dextrin®, GlycoBol is an indispensable source of rapidly absorbed carbohydrates, with very low osmolarity and low molecular weight (MW). Carbohydrates, in fact, contribute to the recovery normal muscle function after prolonged physical exercise and are useful in replenishing energy reserves muscle glycogen after use by skeletal muscle.

Cyclodextrins: What are they?

Cyclodextrins, in general, are a family of cyclic oligosaccharides, obtained through the hydrolysis of corn starch, with a molecular weight of 150 KDa, and A very valuable source of carbohydrates for athletes , in the pre-, during-, and post-workout phases. The cyclic structure of these carbohydrates allows them to gain ideal usage properties : the low molecular weight leads to better resistance to oxidative phenomena , and the very low osmolarity allows a Rapid gastric emptying , an important property for avoiding potential gastrointestinal disorders. In fact, they empty the stomach at a rate similar to that of water: any side effects of intra-workout carbohydrate consumption are therefore minimized.

The highly branched cyclic cyclodextrins Cluster Dextrin™ from which GlycoBol is composed are an evolution of several carbohydrate-based products on the market , namely Vitargo, maltodextrin, Waxy maize, and Karbolyn (in addition to glucose and dextrose). Unlike these carbohydrates, cyclodextrins boast speed and effectiveness of absorption and utilization, without however risking the athlete incurring gastrointestinal disorders or dehydration. Caution: rapid absorption is often associated with a high insulin spike, but unlike what happens with simple glucose, cyclodextrin produces much lower insulin and blood sugar spikes, preventing the athlete from incurring the risk of glycemic crashes .

Why use carbohydrates intra-workout ?

Because during training our muscles tend to use muscle glycogen stores to obtain the energy needed for muscle contraction: if we supply the body with highly branched cyclic cyclodextrins while we train, we will reduce the feeling of fatigue and at the same time we will earn a better control over the oxidative process . If we take GlycoBol Cluster Dextrin™ in the pre-workout, we will obtain a better effect ergogenic and saturation of glycogen reserves; in the post-workout, however, the intake will be essential for recover glycogen muscle used, stimulate insulin secretion and amino acid absorption.

But are highly branched cyclic cyclodextrins really better than Glucose/Dextrose?

Yes, because they present a Low osmolarity : Osmolarity is a physical quantity that measures the concentration of solutions, and increases as the number of particles the solution contains increases. Glucose-based drinks have a higher osmolarity than solutions with cyclodextrins. Consequently, the glucose solution will attract more water into the stomach and intestinal lumen, delaying the absorption of molecules and gastric emptying. This frequently causes dehydration, gastrointestinal disturbances, or diarrhea in athletes: consequently, there is a risk, in addition to health, of compromising overall performance. Secondly, cyclodextrins have a lower impact on blood sugar , reducing the risk of glycemic crashes .

What are the benefits of using cyclodextrins?

Basically two:

• The rapid and constant release of glucose into the blood;
• The very low osmolarity in solution.
  These characteristics make cyclodextrins extremely functional for restoring muscle glycogen without causing gastric or intestinal problems and without weighing down digestion.