The secret to Intra-Carb’s powerful, but long-lasting, easy-on-the-gut punch comes from the synergy of the three carbohydrate sources we’ve combined:

• Intra-Carb contains highly branched cyclic dextrin (as 10 grams of Cyclic Dextrin®) to enhance gastric emptying¹ and minimize gastrointestinal discomfort during exercise [including burping and gas, which your training partner benefit will appreciate²]. By more rapidly ushering glucose from the stomach^3,4 to the small intestine and blood stream⁵, Cyclic Dextrin® can improve performance^6-8, and maintain higher glycogen levels during exercise⁹, giving you a head start on recovering for your next workout¹⁰.
• To ensure a sustained, crash-free elevation of blood glucose during your workout or whenever you’ve consumed Intra-Carb, we’ve also included 5 grams of Isomaltulose (as Palatinose®) in Intra-Carb. Palatinose is a disaccharide that produces a steady rise in blood glucose but at a baseline level much lower than even table sugar¹¹.
• Lastly, we’ve included a small amount of Dextrose (glucose), the carbohydrate source commonly used as the standard for determining glycemic index (GI)¹². [The GI of dextrose is higher than essentially all kinds of rice products, for instance¹³.] Dextrose’s rapid entry into the bloodstream will promote insulin release¹⁴, so including a small amount in Intra-Carb favors the positive balance of skeletal muscle protein synthesis and breakdown we all seek, as long as you’ve been diligent enough to consume protein with your carbs^15,16.

There you have it – a simple, but powerful formula! Intra-Carb combines the rapid actions of Dextrose with the smooth and sustained entry of glucose from Cyclic Dextrin® and Palatinose®, respectively, to give you the benefits and versatility of both slow and fast carbohydrates, all in one product.

Disclaimer: 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.

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