BioTechUSA CarboX 1000 g Unflavoured: 5 Carbohydrate Sources, 48 g Carbohydrates per Serving
Load up before and during your workout, replenish after muscle training, a continuous and even supply of carbohydrates: the unflavoured version of CarboX consists only of maltodextrin, dextrose, sucrose, fructose and maize starch. One serving (50 g) provides 48 g of carbohydrates. You stir the powder into 300 ml of water or mix it into a drink of your choice. The 1000 g pack gives 20 servings, and the powder is gluten-free. Several meta-analyses are available on carbohydrate intake during long efforts; what they show and what they don't is covered in the section "Your advantage in training".
Why CarboX Unflavoured is worth it
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5 carbohydrate sources: maltodextrin, dextrose, sucrose, fructose and maize starch, no other ingredients
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48 g carbohydrates per serving: 96 g per 100 g, of which 58 g sugars, 384 kcal per 100 g, no fat, no protein
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20 servings: 1000 g, serving 50 g = 3 heaped tablespoons
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Loading and replenishing: 1 serving before and during the workout or competition, for replenishing after muscle training
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Vegan, aspartame-free, GMO-free: according to the manufacturer, and also gluten-free
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Unflavoured: without flavouring or colouring, can be mixed with water or a drink of your choice
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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)
Your advantage in training
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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, especially during 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 effect was in the medium range overall and in the large range for sessions over 45 minutes.
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Replenishing and a second session: Carbohydrates after exercise can, on average, markedly speed up the refilling of muscle glycogen stores in the first hours (meta-analysis of 29 trials, 246 people: on average +23.5 mmol per kg dry weight per hour compared with water). With two efforts separated by no more than 4 hours, carbohydrates with water improved performance in the second effort by about 4 percent on average.
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48 g carbohydrates, nothing else: One serving (50 g) provides 48 g of carbohydrates from maltodextrin, dextrose, sucrose, fructose and maize starch; the ingredients list names no other ingredients. You mix it into 300 ml of water or your drink. The 1000 g pack gives 20 servings.
What the research says: The meta-analyses look at carbohydrates in general. For endurance performance, according to the analysis, dose, carbohydrate type and form of intake did not change the effect; an added benefit of the mix of five sources 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 refilling studies used on average about 1 g of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight per hour, and those on the second effort used on average 102 g of carbohydrates with 1.6 litres of water; one serving of CarboX Unflavoured contains 48 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 Unflavoured
Mix 1 serving (50 g = 3 heaped tablespoons) with 300 ml of water or combine it with a drink of your choice. Take 1 serving before and 1 serving during the workout or competition. Store in a cool, dry place, tightly closed.
Ingredients and nutritional values
Maltodextrin, dextrose, sucrose, fructose, maize starch. Nutritional values per 100 g: 1632 kJ / 384 kcal, fat 0 g, carbohydrates 96 g (of which sugars 58 g), protein 0 g, salt 0 g. One serving (50 g) contains 48 g of carbohydrates. Made 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 Unflavoured
What is BioTechUSA CarboX 1000 g Unflavoured?
Load up before and during your workout, replenish after muscle training, a continuous and even supply of carbohydrates: the unflavoured version of CarboX consists only of maltodextrin, dextrose, sucrose, fructose and maize starch. One serving (50 g) provides 48 g of carbohydrates.
How do I take BioTechUSA CarboX 1000 g Unflavoured?
Mix 1 serving (50 g = 3 heaped tablespoons) with 300 ml of water or combine it with a drink of your choice. Take 1 serving before and 1 serving during the workout or competition.
How long does one pack of BioTechUSA CarboX 1000 g Unflavoured last?
The 1000 g pack gives 20 servings, and the powder is gluten-free.
Is BioTechUSA CarboX 1000 g Unflavoured vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free?
According to the manufacturer, BioTechUSA CarboX 1000 g Unflavoured is vegan and gluten-free. You will find the full ingredients list above and on the label.
Note: Consuming this product does not replace a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of the reach of small children.
