glycerol, carb, calories?

[Conan21]

I use this sometimes in the for pre-intra-post workout but have been dieting and trying to get leaner. I've heard contradicting things about glycerol not being a real carb? and doesn't have calories?

i'm having a hard time understanding how this can be true?

 

[Ness]

Yes it has a caloric value. It has the energy of table sugar. It DOES NOT have any effect on insulin levels at all. It is also great for hydrating the muscle.