About Maltodextrin
Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate derived from starch, commonly used as a filler and bulking agent in powdered supplements. It is rapidly converted to glucose in the body, providing a quick source of energy.
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
- 1138
At a glance
Approval status
GRAS
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1 formCompare supplement forms of Maltodextrin by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:
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Type: Carbohydrates
Category for Carbohydrates ingredients
Potential Benefits
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Potential Side Effects
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What does the research say?
Maltodextrin has been studied for its effects in clinical trials, including its role in energy provision, dose administration, adverse effects, mechanism of action, kinetics, and dietary supplement use in humans.