Cluster Dextrin

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Highly branched cyclic dextrin, a fast-absorbing endurance carb

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What it is

Cluster Dextrin is a highly branched cyclic dextrin. This means it is a type of carbohydrate (a sugar) that has been structured into a ring shape with many side chains, which allows it to be processed by the body more efficiently than standard sugars.

Why it's used

It is used primarily as an endurance carbohydrate because it is fast-absorbing. This provides a steady supply of energy to the muscles during long periods of exercise without causing the stomach upset often associated with simpler sugars.

How it's made

To create this supplement, manufacturers start with corn starch and treat it with specific enzymes. These enzymes break down the starch and reshape the molecules into the characteristic ring structure, which is then dried into a powder for use in supplements.

What it typically costs

This ingredient is generally mid-range in price. This is because the specialized enzymatic process required to create the cyclic structure is more complex and costly than the simple refining used for basic sugars or maltodextrin.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
performance during two consecutive workouts of the day30 gramslimited
  1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10885023 (PubMed)
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9279228 (PubMed)
  3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7227367 (PubMed)
  4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9654059 (PubMed)

How Suppio ranks

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Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is Cluster Dextrin?

Highly branched cyclic dextrin, a fast-absorbing endurance carb

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Cluster Dextrin?

We rank Cluster Dextrin by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are Cluster Dextrin prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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