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Simple carbohydrates taken after workout mainly serve to replenish depleted glycogen stores, as well as to contribute to protein synthesis.

Simple carbohydrates increase blood sugar levels and consequently insulin levels. The function of insulin is to reduce the level of blood sugar, and therefore it directs sugars in the blood stream towards the cells. However, it does not only direct sugars to the cells, but protein, too, thus supporting its absorption.

How much should I take?

The amount of carbohydrates required to replenish your glycogen stores is about 0.5-1 g/body weight kilogram, which means 40-80 g for a person weighing 80 kg. That’s the amount which should be taken with the necessary, about 0.5 g/body weight kilogram of protein. It’s not precise, but correct for foods; as regards nutritional supplements, the proper dosage is 20-30 g of carbohydrates and 25-30g of proteins.

Why Carbox?

Carbox is convenient because you can dose the amount of carbohydrate that you’ve calculated and which your body needs with any protein source.

Carbox contains five carbohydrates: dextrose, maltodextrin, ribose, fructose and Palatinose. Each one of them makes a great addition to a post-workout shake on their own, but combined in one single product they enhance the replenishment of carbohydrates which you need after training very effectively. It makes your muscles full and round, and thus, besides its excellent effects within your body, the sight will be worth, too.

What carbohydrates does Carbox contain?

Dextrose, also called glucose. One of the most common sugars normally used in post-workout shakes. It's a great solution as regards price-to-value ratio.

Maltodextrin is a complex carbohydrate, which can be derived from rice or potato starch, but its molecular chain is shorter than that of other complex carbohydrates.

Fructose, also called fruit sugar. It has a rather low glycemic index, that is, it digests slowly and does not increase insulin levels significantly.

Ribose is directly involved in energy and ATP production. Your body uses energy in the form of ATP, in which ribose is a great help. Intense training is stressful to your body, and it will seek balance as soon as possible to be able to bear stress again.

Palatinose is the latest carbohydrate product in the market. Being a disaccharide, it digests really slowly. Thus, it can provide a continuous energy base. In addition, it also contributes to the quicker absorption of creatine.

Fill up on carbs with Carbox! Be great with Cool Vita Electrolytion Effervescent Tablet, different flavoured version makes a nice post-workout drink.