AI overview
AI generated. Not medical advice.What it's for
Workout energy support, Glycogen replenishment
Who it may fit
Endurance and high-intensity athletes needing quick carbohydrate fuel around workouts.
Key actives per serving
- Maltodextrin (from non-GMO corn): 63 g
How to take
Mix 1/2 cup in 16 oz water or juice and consume before, during, and after intense exercise; double the serving for exertion lasting 2 hours or more.
Diet / Allergen fit
Vegan; Kosher; Non-GMO; Halal; Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients; Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Ingredients explained
Maltodextrin (from non-GMO corn)
Maltodextrin is rapidly digested into glucose, which supplies quick carbohydrate energy to replenish muscle glycogen and support exercise performance.
Caution: May spike blood sugar due to rapid absorption; consider timing around activity and monitor personal tolerance.
Safety and tips
Label Warning: Natural color variation may occur. This product is sold by weight, not volume.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark place after opening.
What customers say
Mixes easily with no noticeable taste
Reviewers say it dissolves well in water or milk and blends smoothly with other supplements.
Helpful for bulking and workout energy
Many mention it may support weight gain goals and provide steady energy during training.
No scoop included
Some note the package does not include a scoop, so measuring may require a separate tool.
Product rankings:
iHerb Quality Promise
This product is guaranteed authentic and backed by our easy returns & refunds policy. Details
Combining carbohydrates with whey protein may enhance muscle recovery and growth by replenishing glycogen and providing essential amino acids post-workout.
AI generated. Not medical advice.
Overview
- Energy Production
- Complex Carbohydrate
- Easy to Digest
- Rapid Absorption
- No Artificial Sweeteners – No Aspartame - No Sucralose - No Acesulfame-K
- Informed Sport - We Test, You Trust
- Steroid Free
- Vegan
- Kosher
- Non-GMO
- Halal
- GMP Quality Assured
NOW® Sports Carbo Gain is pure maltodextrin, a complex carbohydrate derived from non-GMO corn. Maltodextrin is comprised of "glucose polymers," which are chains of glucose molecules that are easy for the body to digest and assimilate.
Specifications
- First available: 05/2018
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Shipping weight:
3.95 kg
- Product code: NOW-02023
- UPC: 733739020239
- Package quantity: 3,628 g
- Dimensions: 19.8 x 19.8 x 27.9 cm , 3.95 kg
Suggested use
Mix 1/2 cup of Carbo Gain in 16 oz. of water or juice. Consume before, during and after intense exercise for best results. Double this recipe if engaging in prolonged exertion of 2 hours or more.
Other ingredients
Pure maltodextrin (from non-gmo corn).
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Warnings
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
This product is sold by weight not volume.
Store in a cool, dry, dark place after opening.
Disclaimer
While iHerb strives to ensure the accuracy of its product images and information, some manufacturing changes to packaging and/or ingredients may be pending update on our site. Although items may occasionally ship with alternate packaging, freshness is always guaranteed. We recommend that you read labels, warnings and directions of all products before use and not rely solely on the information provided by iHerb.
| Nutrition Facts | ||
| Serving Size: 1/2 cup (63 g) | ||
| Servings Per Container: About 58 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* | |
| Calories | 240 | |
| Total Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 45 mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60 g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 2 g | |
| Includes 0 g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||