glucose polymers Vs Sugar Drinks

[miss usa]

Another question for you guys, which is better a workout drink that contains a glucose polymer like maltodextrin or one that contains a simple sugar. :curt

[Sportsmedjosh]

If a drink contains a glucose polymer like malodextrin rather than a simple sugar it minimizes the negative effects of concentreated sugar molecules on gastric emptying and maintains plasma volume. Short chained polymers ( 3 to 20 glucose units) derived from cornstarch breakdown reduce the numer of particules in the solution which will failitate water movement from the stomach into the small intestine for absorption.

That was a pretty intense question you asked there.

[bsb4tyke]

and you gave a pretty intense answer....care to break it down and make it a little easier to understand (i got a bit lost in your explaination...it may just be my tired state, sorrry)

[Sportsmedjosh]

Originally Posted by bsb4tyke

and you gave a pretty intense answer....care to break it down and make it a little easier to understand (i got a bit lost in your explaination...it may just be my tired state, sorrry)

What part do you need me to clarify.

[bsb4tyke]

Originally Posted by Sportsmedjosh

If a drink contains a glucose polymer like malodextrin rather than a simple sugar it minimizes the negative effects of concentreated sugar molecules on gastric emptying and maintains plasma volume.

the part in bold.