BioTechUSA CarboX 1000 g: 5 Carbohydrate Sources, 47 g Carbohydrates per Serving
Load up before and during your workout, replenish after muscle training: CarboX is a drink powder with 5 different types of carbohydrate for a continuous and even supply of carbohydrates. It contains maltodextrin, dextrose, sucrose, fructose and corn starch. One serving (50 g) provides 47 g carbohydrates (of which 29 g sugars) with 190 kcal, no fat and no protein. The 1000 g pack makes 20 servings; the powder is gluten-free and available in Peach, Lemon and Orange. Several meta-analyses exist on carbohydrate intake during long efforts; what they show and what they don't is covered in the "Your Training Benefits" section.
Why CarboX Is Worth It
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5 carbohydrate sources: maltodextrin, dextrose, sucrose, fructose and corn starch
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47 g carbohydrates per serving: of which 29 g sugars, 190 kcal per 50 g, no fat, no protein
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20 servings: 1000 g, serving 50 g = 3 heaped tablespoons
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3 flavours: Peach, Lemon and Orange, plus an unflavoured variant
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For mixing: before the workout with creatine (e.g. Crea Zero), during it with amino acids (e.g. BCAA Zero), afterwards with protein (e.g. 100% Pure Whey)
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Loading and replenishing: 1 serving before and during the workout or competition, and for replenishing after muscle training
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Gluten-free, vegan, aspartame-free, GMO-free: according to the manufacturer
Your Training Benefits
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Long endurance sessions: In a meta-analysis of 136 studies, carbohydrate intake during endurance exercise improved performance on average compared with placebo or control, particularly in longer efforts; the effort was also perceived as less strenuous.
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Long strength sessions: Carbohydrates before or during long strength sessions (over 45 minutes) can increase training volume on average: in a meta-analysis of 21 studies (226 people), the overall effect was in the medium range, and in sessions over 45 minutes in the large range.
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Replenishing and a second session: Carbohydrates after exercise can, on average, markedly speed up the replenishment of muscle glycogen stores in the first few hours (meta-analysis of 29 trials, 246 people: on average +23.5 mmol per kg dry mass per hour compared with water). In two efforts with a break of no more than 4 hours, carbohydrates with water improved performance in the second effort by around 4 percent on average.
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47 g carbohydrates per serving: One serving (50 g) provides 47 g carbohydrates from five sources with 190 kcal, no fat and no protein; the 1000 g pack makes 20 servings in Peach, Lemon and Orange.
What the research says: The meta-analyses look at carbohydrates in general. For endurance performance, dose, carbohydrate type and form of intake did not change the effect according to the analysis; an added benefit of the five-source blend is therefore not proven. The summary of the endurance meta-analysis does not state the effect size, and in more highly trained people the effect was smaller. In strength training, the effect concerns training volume; no benefit is proven for maximal strength, and the studies were small crossover studies. The replenishment studies used on average around 1 g carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight per hour, and those on the second effort an average of 102 g carbohydrates with 1.6 litres of water; one serving of CarboX contains 47 g. All figures are averages from studies, not an individual result.
What's Behind It
The five carbohydrate sources have different glycaemic indices and are absorbed at different speeds: some supply the body with carbohydrates quickly, others over a longer period. Combine CarboX before, during or after training with creatine, amino acids or protein.
How to Use CarboX
Mix 1 serving (50 g = 3 heaped tablespoons) with 300 ml of water. Take 1 serving before and 1 serving during the workout or competition. Store tightly closed, in a cool and dry place.
Ingredients and Nutritional Information
Lemon: Maltodextrin, dextrose, sucrose, fructose, corn starch, flavouring, acidity regulator (citric acid), table salt, colour (tartrazine). Peach: Maltodextrin, dextrose, sucrose, fructose, corn starch, flavouring, acidity regulator (citric acid), table salt, colours (tartrazine, indigotine). Orange: Maltodextrin, dextrose, sucrose, fructose, corn starch, flavouring, acidity regulator (citric acid), table salt, colours (tartrazine, allura red AC). Tartrazine and allura red AC may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children. Nutritional values per 100 g: 1615 kJ / 380 kcal, Fat 0 g, Carbohydrates 94 g (of which sugars 57 g), Protein 0 g, Salt 0.30 g; per 50 g: 807 kJ / 190 kcal, Carbohydrates 47 g (of which sugars 29 g), Salt 0.15 g. Produced in a facility that also processes milk, eggs, gluten, soy, crustaceans, sulphur dioxide and tree nuts.
About BioTechUSA
BioTechUSA is distributed by BioTech USA Kft., based in Budapest, Hungary. The product is made in the EU.
Frequently Asked Questions about BioTechUSA CarboX 1000 g
What is BioTechUSA CarboX 1000 g?
Load up before and during your workout, replenish after muscle training: CarboX is a drink powder with 5 different types of carbohydrate for a continuous and even supply of carbohydrates. It contains maltodextrin, dextrose, sucrose, fructose and corn starch.
How do I take BioTechUSA CarboX 1000 g?
Mix 1 serving (50 g = 3 heaped tablespoons) with 300 ml of water. Take 1 serving before and 1 serving during the workout or competition.
How long does a pack of BioTechUSA CarboX 1000 g last?
The 1000 g pack makes 20 servings; the powder is gluten-free and available in Peach, Lemon and Orange.
Is BioTechUSA CarboX 1000 g vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free?
According to the manufacturer, BioTechUSA CarboX 1000 g is vegan and gluten-free. You can find the full ingredients list above and on the label.
Note: Consumption of this product does not replace a balanced and varied diet or a healthy lifestyle. Store out of reach of small children.
