Cyclic Cluster Dextrin: A Superior Carbohydrate For Endurance

Cyclic Cluster Dextrin: A Superior Carbohydrate For Endurance

Cyclic Cluster Dextrin is turning out to be a premier form of carbohydrates for extending exercise performance, probably by not having the drawbacks of other carbohydrate sources. CCD’s unique molecular structure gives it the ability to not have gastric side effects and to help prevent central fatigue (feeding the brain) that other carbohydrates cannot do as well. CCD – a better mousetrap for delivering carbs during endurance exercise.


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July 20, 2020
Cyclic Cluster Dextrin: Cutting Edge Technology for Superior Performance

Cyclic Cluster Dextrin: Cutting Edge Technology for Superior Performance

CCD stands for Cyclic Cluster Dextrin and is actually a common term for the trademark name (CCD®) for Highly-Branched Cluster Dextrins (HBCDs) from a Japanese company called Ezaki Glico. CCDs are not cyclodextrins, and not “regular” single-chain starches like amylose or maltodextrins, but they more closely resemble amylopectins (branched-chain starches). With a twist, literally. 
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June 16, 2020
Ultramarathons & Ketones – The Experts Speak

Ultramarathons & Ketones – The Experts Speak

Q: A lot of pros are using ketone esters. Do they really work?

A: Not as well as one would think. Here's why.


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May 12, 2020

Designing the Next Generation of Endurance Nutrition

Dr. Bucci is the industry leader in sports nutrition. He’s also an accomplished author and lecturer and holds multiple patents and patent applications on clinical laboratory testing methods and nutritional supplements.


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April 13, 2020
How To Stop Cortisol and Overtraining Syndrome From Wrecking Your Season

How To Stop Cortisol and Overtraining Syndrome From Wrecking Your Season

As an active athlete are you feeling tired and rundown? 
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May 30, 2018
Iron and Endurance Athletes

Iron and Endurance Athletes

By Jeff Rocco, MD Iron is one of the most abundant mineral on earth and is essential to normal human physiology.  About 2/3 of the body’s iron is found in...
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August 29, 2008