Talking and writing about food and fitness is at the heart of Claire’s ethos as she loves to use her experience to help others meet their health and wellness goals. This is why, for example, a strawberry flavoured yoghurt is many times sweeter than a real strawberry.

During the muscle repair process, muscles increase in strength and size, both essential outcomes for bodybuilders. Anyone taking dextrose should carefully monitor their blood sugar levels to avoid excessively high blood sugar.Simple sugars, including dextrose, fructose, and glucose, appear in foods such as table sugar, honey, and bread.

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Maltodextrin is a powder that manufacturers add to many foods to improve their texture, taste, or shelf-life. It’s commonly used by endurance athletes who need constant, quick energy during their workouts (think sports drinks). If you are diabetic and your doctor prescribes dextrose oral gel or tablets, these should only be used when you have a low blood sugar reaction. Dextrose is given by injection to treat insulin shock (low blood sugar caused by using insulin and then not eating a meal or eating enough food afterward). Commercially it’s often used in baked goods and other foods that have added sweeteners, like sweets, breakfast cereals, and frozen desserts.

After workouts, during recovery, dextrose is a quick way to provide your muscles with recovery carbs and help facilitate the absorption of protein. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition from the University of Pittsburgh. Share on Pinterest Doctors may combine dextrose with a saline solution to make a rehydration drip to treat people who are dehydrated. Bhupesh started his career as a Clinical Toxicologist for Public Health England, advising healthcare professionals all around the country on how to manage clinical cases of adverse exposure to supplements, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, industrial chemicals and agricultural products. Glucose is a source of energy, and all the cells and organs in your body need glucose to function properly.

Toward a common understanding of diet–exercise strategies to manipulate fuel availability for training and competition preparation in endurance sport.