carbohydrate Sugars Oral

Dextrose

Dextrose is a corn-derived sugar used as a sweetener and filler in supplements.

Sci.D-glucose Corn sugar Glucose Glucose Monohydrate Dextrose Monohydrate
2 forms
2.0 /5 avg.
Oral

About Dextrose

Dextrose is a simple sugar that is derived from corn and is chemically identical to glucose. It is commonly used in the food and supplement industry as a sweetener and filler, particularly in powdered supplements and energy products. Dextrose is quickly absorbed by the body, making it a popular choice for rapid energy replenishment.

Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
1344

At a glance

Approval status

GRAS

Compare All Forms

2 forms

Compare supplement forms of Dextrose by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Dextrose
  • CAS: 576-69-4
  • Label category: Synthetic
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Dextrose Monohydrate
  • CAS: 619-30-3
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Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

Dextrose

Type: Sugars

Category for Sugars ingredients

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Dextrose forms:

Quick energy source Energy Source

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Dextrose forms:

Blood Sugar Spikes How serious: Moderate Insulin Resistance How serious: Moderate Hyperglycemia How serious: medium

What does the research say?

Dextrose has been extensively studied for its role in energy metabolism and its use in clinical nutrition. Research indicates its effectiveness in rapidly increasing blood glucose levels and providing energy during physical exertion.