From a chemical point of view, cyclodextrin belongs to the family of cyclic oligosaccharides. These in turn consist of a macrocyclic ring of glucose subunits linked by glycosidic α-1,4 bonds. A distinction can be made between
α (alpha)-cyclodextrin: 6 glucose subunits
β (beta)-cyclodextrin: 7 glucose subunits
γ (gamma)-cyclodextrin: 8 glucose subunits
Cyclic dextrin is produced using a unique enzyme process that breaks down starch into a cluster structure. Essentially, this creates a superior carbohydrate that is more easily absorbed by the body while maintaining the gradual release of starch.
The result is a carbohydrate that helps you train harder, longer, and recover faster. It is therefore often referred to as a high-performance carbohydrate.
These differ from other types of carbohydrates used in sports drinks by some properties.
A double-blind study was conducted to investigate the difference between cyclodextrin and a conventional carbohydrate drink. For this purpose, 24 healthy subjects were divided into two groups. Group A received a drink containing 15g cyclodextrin, while group B received a drink containing amylopectin (= the main component of natural starch in potatoes).
The completed workout consisted of 30 minutes of cycling at 40% of VO2max and 90 minutes at 60% of VO2max. It was found that perceived exertion was lower in the cyclodextrin group.
As shown in the graph, cyclodextrins behave almost the same as water with regard to gastric emptying. This is a great advantage in terms of compatibility.
How important carbohydrates in general are, we have repeatedly described in our KNOWLEDGE CENTER. Which carbohydrate types there are, we tell you HERE. How many you should eat or drink to optimally supply your training, you can learn HERE.
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