Carb Powder / Dextrose
Adds fast-digesting carbs for training performance or bulking calories.
Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.
What the evidence says
Strong when carbohydrates are actually needed for training fuel.
Typical dose & timing
Dose: 20–60 g around training depending on goals
Timing: Pre/intra/post workout.
Role in a stack
Training fuel.
Redundancy check:
Cautions & safety
Count calories and carbs toward daily targets.
Simple and effective for carb timing.
Best for
hard training · long workouts · bulking · intra-workout fuel
Buying guide
Budget: Bulk dextrose or maltodextrin. Extremely cost-effective. Combine with protein powder post-workout.
Standard: Dedicated carb powder with clean label and known source.
Premium: Cyclic dextrin or cluster dextrin if GI comfort during training is a priority.
References
- Carbohydrate ingestion during exercise: effects on performance, training adaptations, and trainability. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism (2011)
Carbohydrate supplementation has strong evidence for sustaining performance during prolonged exercise. Most useful for sessions longer than 60–90 minutes.
Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.