Maltodextrin Drink

It is essential to build up your body’s energy reserves before long-duration endurance efforts (over 90 minutes). A maltodextrin drink or energy cream helps prepare your muscles for this effort to prevent premature fatigue and ensure consistent performance without digestive discomfort. Authentic Nutrition offers a natural maltodextrin formula, perfectly dosed for demanding endurance athletes.

Our maltodextrin-based pre-effort drinks

Authentic Nutrition's Carbo Powder maltodextrin drink was designed to meet the needs of athletes before a race, a bike ride, or a long training session that requires a significant portion of your body's glycogen reserves.

Rich in complex carbohydrates, it helps increase your liver and muscle carbohydrate reserves for your effort. This will allow for a progressive release of energy without causing a glycemic spike. Its light texture and good tolerance make it an ideal ally in the 2 to 3 days preceding a competition.

It will be used in addition to other energy products that can also be taken the day before or just before your event, such as the Carbo Start maltodextrin energy cream, the energy bar, the energy gel, or the energy gum for a complete nutritional strategy.

Why take a maltodextrin drink?

Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate derived from starch, highly valued by athletes for its rapid assimilation, digestive tolerance, and slightly sweet taste. Easily digestible and assimilated, it also provides energy progressively, which is why it holds a privileged place in endurance sports products.

Effective carbohydrate intake for athletic performance

Maltodextrin provides readily available energy for your muscles. It helps increase glycogen reserves before exertion while maintaining stable blood sugar levels.

Its Glycemic Index (or Dextrose Equivalent, DE) must be low to avoid blood sugar fluctuations and ensure a slower energy release during exercise. This is one of the best strategies for preparing for an endurance event such as a marathon, a triathlon, or a bike ride. The DE of Authentic Nutrition's maltodextrin drink or Carbo Start is between 11 and 13 (on a scale of 0 to 100).

Progressive energy to avoid fatigue

Unlike simple sugars, maltodextrin drink with a low DE ensures a slow and continuous release of energy. This prevents energy crashes during the race, while preserving your digestive comfort.

It is a real asset to stay efficient from the beginning to the end of the effort.

Easy digestion and good tolerance

One of the great advantages of maltodextrin in a drink is its exceptional digestibility. Its low osmolarity makes it ideal for sensitive athletes or those prone to digestive issues. Moreover, its neutral or slightly sweet flavor makes it easy to consume, even in large quantities.

How to prepare and consume maltodextrin in a drink?

Successful preparation involves precise dosing and use adapted to your practice.

What dosage for maltodextrin?

The recommended dosage varies according to the duration and intensity of the effort.

For a preparation phase before an event:

• 4, 3, and 2 days before the competition: 200 g of maltodextrin per day to be diluted in 1.5 L of water or milk
• To be consumed throughout the day (in 15cl portions), in addition to a balanced diet.
• Adjust quantities according to individual weight and energy needs.

How to dilute maltodextrin?

Proper dilution ensures better absorption and optimal tolerance.

Here's how to prepare it:

1. Pour the maltodextrin dose into a bottle or flask.
2. Gradually add water or milk (ideally cold).
3. Shake vigorously until completely dissolved.
4. You can adjust the concentration according to your taste and the moment.

When should maltodextrin be taken?

The timing of consumption depends on your goal:

• Before effort: during the 3 days preceding a race, to maximize glycogen reserves. For loading, then just before starting. Dosage: 200g/L to be distributed throughout the day.
• During long effort (> 2 hours): in some cases, it can partially replace an isotonic drink. Dosage 35g/L throughout the effort and from 30 minutes of effort).
• After effort: useful for rehydration and supporting recovery, in addition to a protein drink. Dosage: 30 to 40g / 500ml.

Possible association with complementary products

For a complete nutritional strategy:

• Before the race: maltodextrin drink + energy bar / energy cream
• During: energy gel + isotonic drink
• After: protein drink + protein bar

These combinations ensure continuous energy and optimal muscle recovery.

FAQ – Authentic Nutrition Maltodextrin Drink

How to drink maltodextrin?

The maltodextrin drink should be consumed in small sips throughout the day preceding the effort, in 15 cl portions.

It is recommended to spread consumption over several hours rather than drinking it all at once, to promote progressive assimilation and avoid digestive discomfort.

What is the best maltodextrin for prolonged sessions?

The best maltodextrin is one that offers a low to medium polymerization index (DE 12-19) because it combines rapid assimilation and prolonged release.

Authentic Nutrition maltodextrin meets this criterion (DE between 11 and 13) and stands out for its purity, neutral taste, and excellent digestibility.

What is the best drink for endurance?

For endurance, the best strategy is to alternate maltodextrin and isotonic drink.

• Maltodextrin drink: for preparation phases and very long efforts.
• Isotonic drink: to maintain hydration and electrolytes during the race. Discover our isotonic drink to complete your preparation.

How to take maltodextrin before a marathon?

For a marathon, start the maltodextrin drink between 4 and 1 days before the race:

• Dilute 200 g of maltodextrin in 1.5 L of water per day.
• Drink regularly throughout the day.
• The day before, prioritize light meals rich in carbohydrates.
• On D-day, switch to a lighter drink, such as an isotonic drink, during the race.
• Just before the start, take an energy bar or a Carbo Start.

Authentic Nutrition – Your energy partner before effort

At Authentic Nutrition, every product is formulated with scientific rigor and tested by professional athletes.

Our maltodextrin drinks guarantee lasting energy, exemplary digestive tolerance, and proven effectiveness for all endurance sports.

Choose controlled preparation and flawless performance.

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