Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate mixture consisting of glucose polymers, obtained primarily from corn starch. Maltodextrin is popular among endurance athletes because, compared with other carbohydrate mixtures, it is particularly valuable from a nutritional perspective. For example, Maltodextrin is absorbed more slowly than other carbohydrates, resulting in a very slow rise in blood sugar levels and consequently only a slow release of insulin. In addition, Maltodextrin can have a positive effect on the intestinal flora, thereby normalizing digestive function.
