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Dextrose (Glucose Powder)

Performance · Evidence: Moderate · Importance: Low

A fast carb sometimes used intra/post-workout or for endurance fueling.

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

Useful for prolonged endurance fueling; little benefit for typical resistance training.

Typical dose & timing

Dose: Dose to fueling needs (often 30–60 g/hr in endurance contexts).

Timing: Around long/intense sessions.

Role in a stack

Intra-workout carb for endurance/high volume.

Redundancy check: Redundant with a banana, rice, or a sports drink.

Cautions & safety

Unnecessary for most lifters who eat carbs around training; just sugar.

Spikes blood sugar; mind dental and total-calorie effects. Educational only.

Best for

endurance fueling · very high training volume

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