Carb Supplements

Types of carbohydrate supplements

Carb supplements give you a measured amount of carbohydrate in a convenient form. The range covers simple powders such as maltodextrin and dextrose, cluster dextrin and Vitargo-style starches, cream of rice for cooking or shakes, mass and recovery blends that add protein, and energy gels for use on the go.

Brands include Applied Nutrition, 5% Nutrition, SciTec, OstroVit and Trec Nutrition. Many people mix carb powders into a drink around training, while cream of rice is often used as a breakfast or added to recipes.

Powder or gel?

Powders let you adjust the serving size; gels come in fixed, ready-to-use portions that are easy to carry.