A big deal in carbohydrate supplementation involves the use of designer glucose polymers called highly branched cyclic dextrin’s (HBCDs). Many supplement companies and manufacturers are using HBCDs in their carbohydrate formulas and some companies even sell HBCDs as a standalone product as well. So what are HBCDs, how do they work, and how can we…
DetailsSupplementation products have been available for years in every nutrition store across the globe. Products like protein, branch chain amino acids, creatine, and weight gainer products. Now there is a new product to add to this list that comes in the form of carbohydrate powder. This product is derived from new formulations that allow one…
DetailsMilk Thistle Extract has proven to be very unique in its ability to protect the liver and has no equivalent in the pharmaceutical drug world to date. This ingredient has been so dramatically effective that the treatment has never been disputed, even by the traditional medical community. Milk Thistle Extract is an annual or biennial…
DetailsAshwagandha has become one of the most popular herbs in use in the Western world. With all that Ashwagandha has to offer the benefits are amazing. Ashwagandha has been used by Ayurveda for thousands of years as a rejuvenation and an adaptogenic herb. This means that it is used to help the body resist things…
DetailsWhen it comes to protein there are many proteins to choose from. If you are looking for qualities such as digestibility, full spectrum amino acid profiles, ease of mixing and taste, then whey protein is going to be your first choice as it comes with a full load of benefits. When choosing whey protein and…
DetailsOne of the latest supplements to hit the market is Super Fruits and Greens. This is a supplement powder used to give you all of your fruits, greens, vitamins, and minerals in a serving or two. Made from vegetables these products are especially beneficial to those who do not like to eat greens on a…
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Maltodextrins are easily digestible carbohydrates made from natural corn starch. The starch is cooked, and then acid as well as enzymes are used to break the starch into smaller polymers so that the body can more easily digest the carbohydrate during the digestive process. Maltodextrins are not made from or contain malt products. Maltodextrins are…
DetailsAgmatine Sulfate is a biogenic amine that is derived from the amino acid L-Arginine. This happens by a process called decarboxylation, which is better known as the removal of carboxylic acid group from the amino acid. This results in the compound Agmatine Sulfate which appears to be stored within the neurons of the brain and…
DetailsApple Pectin is an ingredient that may prove the phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” has some true merit to it. What exactly is pectin? It’s a complex carbohydrate, a soluble fiber found in the walls of plant cells. The actual amount of pectin found in the cells varies by each plant.…
DetailsWhat is not to love about glutamine? This ingredient is used in a wide array of supplement formulations on the market. Each time a person goes to the gym they put a pounding on their central nervous system which in turn puts a hurting on one’s immune system. This is especially true for those athletes…
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