I've been trying different stuff for my long runs including Maltodextrin and this week brown rice syrup. It all seemed about the same level of grossness to me. I was reading this tidbit today
Most studies have shown that glucose and Maltodextrin can be absorbed and metabolized at up to 1.0 grams/minute, while Fructose is absorbed and metabolized at up to 0.6 grams/minute[3]. Combining Fructose with glucose/Maltodextrin can result in the metabolism of up to 1.75 grams/minute[4].
So, if I add some fructose to the maltodextrin and increase the absorption rate, is this a good thing?
Most studies have shown that glucose and Maltodextrin can be absorbed and metabolized at up to 1.0 grams/minute, while Fructose is absorbed and metabolized at up to 0.6 grams/minute[3]. Combining Fructose with glucose/Maltodextrin can result in the metabolism of up to 1.75 grams/minute[4].
So, if I add some fructose to the maltodextrin and increase the absorption rate, is this a good thing?