Carb-X (125g)

Carb X: Cyclic Dextrin with Millions Flavors

Applied Nutrition ’s Carb X provides 24 g of carbohydrates per 25 g serving, derived exclusively from highly branched cyclic dextrin, Cluster Dextrin®. This 125-gram package contains 5 servings, enough to try one of the three flavors inspired by Millions candies: cola, pineapple, or blackcurrant.

What is cyclic dextrin?

Highly branched cyclic dextrin is a complex carbohydrate derived from starch. Its glucose chains form a ring structure with numerous branches. Cluster Dextrin® is the registered trademark of the ingredient used in Carb X. According to the manufacturer, the powder is highly soluble in water.

Carbohydrates, but 0 g of sugar

One serving of Carb X provides 24 g of carbohydrates, 0 g of sugars, 0 g of fat, 0 g of protein, and 0 g of sodium, for 95 kcal. Cyclic dextrin is a complex carbohydrate: it does not fall into the “sugars” category, which includes simple carbohydrates such as glucose or sucrose. 

After a long or intense workout

Carbohydrates help restore normal muscle function (contraction) after very intense and/or prolonged physical exercise leading to muscle fatigue and the depletion of glycogen stores in skeletal muscle. The beneficial effect is achieved by consuming carbohydrates from any source at a rate of 4 g per kg of body weight, in several doses, within the first 4 hours and no later than 6 hours after exercise. This claim applies to adults who have engaged in very intense and/or prolonged physical exercise.