Mixes instantly and clear with almost no taste and no side effects like bloating. This is not your regular maltodextrin.
Characteristics
So you think all maltodextrins are the same? Think again. There are literally hundreds of varying maltodextrins available in the world and the el-cheapo ones you can buy from the local homebrew shop (or some less educated supplement competitors) are NOT going to help you as a bodybuilder/athlete. Re-Carb is a unique type of maltodextrin exclusively available from Fitness Central. Its special properties allow it to dissolve instantly in water, have almost no taste or sweetness, and have absolutely no side effects like bloating.
Osmolality: Low Osmolality = Fast Muscle Uptake and No Bloating!
One of the most important characteristics of sports beverages consumed for athletic purposes is the product's osmolality. Normal body fluids have an osmolality of 275 to 298 mOsm/kg. Solutions that have an osmolality greater than this are hyperosmolar and cause water to be drawn from the body into the stomach or gut to balance the osmolality and this can cause severe bloating. Re-Carb exerts a much lower osmolality than simple sugars and regular maltodextrin and can therefore be used at higher levels to provide energy faster to your muscles faster and without bloating.
DE - Dextrose Equivalence: Sweet is bad!
Maltodextrins are rated by their 'DE' and for sports performance you want a low DE. A high DE maltodextrin will be sweet, heavy, and cause bloating. Re-Carb has the lowest DE possible and you can tell this by how it has almost no sweetness. By having a low DE there is no bloating or other side effects as commonly reported with cheaper forms of maltodextrin. No sickness, no bloating. If your maltodextrin is at all sweet it is a cheap form inneffective for sports nutrition and also has a high osmolality which will cause bloating and nausea.
Dissolves Instantly and Clearly
Re-Carb maltodextrin is put through a proprietary process which allows it to dissolve instantly and clearly even in cold water without stirring. This is in contrast to regular maltodextrin which often clumps and can be difficult to dissolve. It is easy to tell the difference between regular maltodextrins and Re-Carb just by looking at them - regular maltodextrin is a dense, heavy, powder, Re-Carb is a light, grainy free-flowing substance and not powdery at all.
But the price! I can buy maltodextrin cheaper elsewhere!
Sure, go for it. Enjoy the stomach cramps, the sickly sweet taste, the bloating, the fat gains, and without even getting the insulin spike that you took it for in the first place! Re-Carb costs over FIVE TIMES more than regular maltodextrin to produce and we are keeping the price as low as possible for our loyal customers. The packaging and website may have upgraded over the years but Fitness Central is still the home of the best products at the best prices in Australia.
Benefits
- Extremely fast glycogen (energy) replenishment
- Maintain fuel stores during exercise
- Reduces recovery time
- Mixes clear, instantly, and with almost no taste
