Our formulas are made with clean, natural ingredients, with clinically-validated dosages to support health and performance. Cluster Dextrin® (Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin) 25 g Cluster Dextrin® (Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin) is a premium carbohydrate providing sustained energy, improved performance, and efficient glycogen replenishment without digestive discomfort. Cluster Dextrin® (Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin) × Close 25 g Cluster Dextrin is a patented form of highly branched cyclic dextrin, an atypical carbohydrate made from waxy maize amylopectin using branching enzymes that introduce extensive branching into its molecular structure. In turn, highly branched cyclic dextrin has a molecular weight of ~400,000 g/mol, far exceeding that of dextrose (180 g/mol) and maltodextrin (400-2,000 g/mol) found in most carbohydrate supplements [1].The high molecular weight of highly branched cyclic dextrin imparts high water solubility, very low osmolality, and resistance to retrogradation. As such, Cluster Dextrin® is easier to tolerate for athletes and won’t cause the gastrointestinal discomfort of conventional sports drinks [2]. Numerous clinical studies have shown that athletes given highly branched cyclic dextrin pre-workout experience significantly greater peak performance capacity and reduced rates of perceived exertion (RPE) compared to those given sports beverages with dextrose/glucose or maltodextrin [3, 4]. Supplementing with Cluster Dextrin® after training helps replenish muscle glycogen and create a more anabolic environment for maximal recovery, especially when combined with a
