Glico Nutrition ~ Cluster Dextrin®

OSAKA, JapanCluster Dextrin®, a maltodextrin developed by Ezaki Glico and solely manufactured by Glico Nutrition of Japan, is now available for sports nutrition beverages.

Cluster Dextrin® has a high molecular weight, but narrow weight distribution, and is soluble with an osmotic pressure near zero. Glico Nutrition's exclusive Cluster Dextrin®, also known as Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin (HBCD), is a new dextrin supplement that has been granted multiple substance and production patents.

Cluster Dextrin® works similar to other types of carbohydrate ingredients, but has its advantage in building muscle, burning fat and delivering constant energy. Typical macromolecular carbohydrates are less soluble than Cluster Dextrin®, however, low molecular carbohydrates exhibit higher osmotic pressure, as does pure glucose solution. Cluster Dextrin's gastric emptying time is incomparable because of its capabilities to quickly reach the small intestine and allows for a quick ramp-up of endurance. Solubility is a main factor of Cluster Dextrin's functioning.

. Most sports drinks contain carbs with a low molecular weight. These enter the bloodstream quickly, and the body responds by rocketing insulin secretion which, in turn, obstructs the burning of fat. High molecular weight Cluster Dextrin® degrades slowly, balancing insulin secretion with lipid breakdown.

Advanced thinking also contributes to accelerated muscle building, because carbs help in the development of sarcoplasm, the cytoplasm of striated muscle fiber. Its high efficiency in delivering energy and building muscle, fighting fatigue, and moving to the small intestine quickly, make Cluster Dextrin® another option as a sports drink supplement before, during and after a vigorous exercise. Glico Nutrition has also obtained its Food and Drug Administration (FDA) generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status.