5 things you might not know about amylopectin

Dec 04, 2014

by 226ERS #FeedYourDreams

In 226ers we use amylopectin in our energy drinks, we want you to know what are the benefits of this free sugar, gluten and lactose ingredient.

Amilpectin is a polysaccharide that forms 75% of the starch, we can find starches in food such as potatoes, wheat, corn, rice or legumes. Amilpectin contains glucose chains of Greater density than other compounds, which gives it a series of benefits such as:

1. high molecular weight

This favors that gastric emptying, the time that food passes in the stomach until it is absorbed, be it much shorter. Implies that faster digestion, avoiding excessively long and heavy digestions that would be counterproductive when practicing background sports.

2. higher absorption speed

As a result of the previous point, the absorption of glucose by the blood, the muscles and the liver is 2 times faster of the usual, with the consequent benefit when taking advantage of energy.

3. Low osmolarity

Amilpectin does not require excessive amounts of water to function. This plays to our benefit by not having to hydrate more than necessary and by Avoid cramps.

4. It is indicated for efforts above one hour

From this time it is when we can make the most of the benefits of fatigue delay, hypoglycemia prevention and Maintain blood glucose level.

5. It is advisable to consume between 30-60 gr. / hour

During a training or competition it is necessary to continuously recharge glycogen deposits, we can get this through energy drinks With a high content in amylopectin.