Dextrose is pure glucose – the fastest-absorbing carbohydrate. At 380 kcal and 95 g carbs per 100 g, it spikes blood sugar rapidly. Used post-workout to replenish glycogen and drive insulin-mediated nutrient uptake into muscle cells.
How should I track Dextrose (glucose powder)?
Supplement tracking comes down to two things: measuring the supplement itself and logging everything around it. For powders like Dextrose (glucose powder), a kitchen scale beats a scoop — scoops typically deliver 10–20% more than the stated serving (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013, found portion errors of 50–200% for dense foods). For capsules and tablets, count-based tracking is simpler but still matters at multiple daily doses. The real tracking trap is what you mix supplements with — milk, fruit, or nut butter can turn a 30-calorie serving into a 400-calorie shake. Log each ingredient separately for an accurate total.