maltodextrin-simple or complex carb??

[s.norman]

is maltodextrin a simple or a complex carb? i'm confused b/c it supposedly has a glycemic index of 100...will i put fat on using malt?

 

[petedw]

Simple.....should be fine if you're using it around training....pre/post workout shake

 

[Shelby]

Technically it's complex but that has very little to do with whether or not you will "put fat on using it".

You will put fat on from any food if your diet isn't in line.

Maltodextrin acts like a simple carb though, and has a large insulin response (hence the high GI).

 

[petedw]

Technically it's complex but that has very little to do with whether or not you will "put fat on using it".

You will put fat on from any food if your diet isn't in line.

Maltodextrin acts like a simple carb though, and has a large insulin response (hence the high GI).

I stand corrected. Always thought Maltodextrin was a simple carb. Must have picked that up from reading it acts like 1. My bad!!

 

[Shelby]

I stand corrected. Always thought Maltodextrin was a simple carb. Must have picked that up from reading it acts like 1. My bad!!

I will let it slide this time.