AS-IT-IS Pure Carb is 100% maltodextrin which is a non-sweet polysaccharide and a white, starchy powder obtained from limited enzymatic hydrolysis of non-GMO corn starch followed by purification and spray drying. During hydrolysis, the starch is broken down into small pieces, resulting in a white powder. Pure Carb is relatively tasteless, dissolves easily in water, is easily digestible, absorbs as rapidly as glucose. AS-IT-IS Pure Carb is a 100% vegetarian, unflavoured, 3rd party lab-tested supplement. The product is free of soy, dairy, yeast and preservatives. Pure Carb has a calorific value of 4Kcal/g, it is compatible with other sports supplements.
- How is the taste of Pure Carb (maltodextrin) and Whey Protein?
Pure Carb (maltodextrin) has a neutral taste with very little sweetness. Whey Protein Concentrate is unflavoured and has faint powered milk taste.
- How many calories do we get from AS-IT-IS Mass Gainer?
AS-IT-IS mass gainer includes 1Kg Pure Carb (maltodextrin) and 500g Whey Protein Concentrate. We recommend you to consume 2 servings of Pure Carb (maltodextrin) and 1 serving of Whey Protein which provides you with 359 calories, 24g protein, 62.5g carb, 5.4g BCAA. The amount of calories that the recommended dosage offers is applicable when the fluid chosen for mixing them is water and the caloric value varies if you choose to consume with milk or other beverages.
- How to consume AS-IT-IS DO-IT-YOURSELF Mass Gainer?
Mix 2 scoops of Pure Carb (maltodextrin) and 1 scoop of Whey Protein Concentrate in 250ml water, stir and drink. You can also consume the blend with milk or your favourite beverages.
- What is the benefit of using AS-IT-IS DO-IT-YOURSELF Mass Gainer? How is it different from other mass gainers?
Those who want to gain weight and muscle mass can achieve it by following a hypercaloric diet, which means your calorie intake should be more than what you burn. While managing to eat more meals a day to meet high-calorie needs may not be practically possible on a daily basis, mass gainer supplements provide a reliable, convenient source of carbs and protein to keep in a caloric surplus and help to build body mass.
The speciality of AS-IT-IS DO-IT-YOURSELF mass gainer lies in the fact that it includes a combo of 100% maltodextrin and lab-door certified Whey. While the regular mass gainers provide you with ready to use blended carb and protein and may include flavours, enzymes and sugars, AS-IT-IS mass gainer allows you to mix the balanced amount of carbs and protein yourself. This means you need not have to consume the 2 supplements together always, you can take them separately at 2 different timings too.
- How to store Pure Carb (maltodextrin) and Whey Protein?
You can store the 2 supplements in the same zip-lock pouch in which they come or you can transfer them in two separate airtight containers and store the containers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- When is the right time to take AS-IT-IS DO-IT-YOURSELF Mass Gainer?
Generally, supplements tend to be used before or after training. While in general, supplements help to boost your performance when taken before a workout and help to boost recovery when taken after a workout. As there is a close link between muscle glycogen content and its ability to execute repeated high-intensity contractions, consuming mass gainer before workout leads to reduced glycogen breakdown, muscle protein breakdown and support performance ability during long-duration exercise. During exercise, energy demands increase substantially and the need for ATP increases to sustain muscle contractions. Decreased glycogen content is linked to decreased contractile force. Glycogen serves as the main substrate for adenosine triphosphate synthesis.
Consuming mass gainer supplements after a workout will increase protein synthesis, muscle glycogen resynthesis and reduce protein degradation.
- Can we combine Mass Gainer with amino supplements?
Yes, but remember one thing that your choice of supplement should always depend on your fitness goals. You can combine mass gainer with amino supplements to take advantage of energy and better workout results to achieve faster gains.
- Is it safe to consume Pure Carb (maltodextrin)?
No causal relationship between consumption of Pure Carb (maltodextrin), and negative health effects has been reported so far, however, it is suggested to consume the supplement in moderation and to follow the recommended amounts on the supplement label. The regular consumption of calorie-dense Pure Carb (maltodextrin) and Whey Protein may induce persistent positive energy balance resulting in weight gain.
- How does Pure Carb benefit exercise performance?
Consumption of Pure Carb (maltodextrin) with aerobic exercise can increase time to exhaustion and delay fatigue in prolonged workouts. Pure Carb supplementation with resistance exercise may increase the ability to sustain intensity in subsequent training due to glycogen sparing and replenishment post-exercise. When consumed post-workout, Pure Carb (maltodextrin) elevates insulin concentration and glucose influx to muscles.
- How does Whey Protein assist in exercise performance?
Whey Protein has the potential to increase exercise-induced physiological response. Consuming Whey Protein pre or post-workout induces a significant rise in muscle protein synthesis, optimizes physical performance and subsequent recovery for both resistance training and endurance exercise. Whey Protein is rapidly digested, provides a sufficient quantity of essential amino acid required for protein synthesis.
Whey Protein enhances whole-body protein synthesis, muscle mass, and performance when the training stimulus is adequate.
- Are there other ways to use Pure Carb (maltodextrin)?
The fast-digesting maltodextrin is a versatile additive that can be used to increase the texture, thickness, volume and flavour of foods. Maltodextrin can be used to replace sugar or fat in many food products such as ice cream, dried instant food formulations, sweets and beverages. In baked goods, maltodextrin stabilizes the ingredients for a smoother texture. You can add a scoop of Pure Carb (maltodextrin) to a bowl of mashed potatoes, post-workout shakes, fruit juice, water or soups and consume.
- Is Maltodextrin a good source of energy?
Maltodextrin is a plant-based carbohydrate source that provides a quick and constant source of energy for bodybuilders and athletes. It has a high glycemic index which can raise blood sugar rapidly and is ideal when we run out of energy. Pure Carb will enhance performance during high-intensity sports and improve recovery after an exhaustive workout.
- Is Pure Carb (maltodextrin) obtained from natural sources? Is it dairy-free?
Yes, maltodextrin is obtained from a plant source (corn starch). Yes, maltodextrin is dairy-free and is suitable for those with lactose intolerance or with milk allergies.
- Is Pure Carb (maltodextrin) non-GMO?
Yes, Pure Carb (maltodextrin) is from a plant source that is not from the genetically modified organism.
- Is Pure Carb (maltodextrin) suitable for vegans?
Yes, Pure Carb (maltodextrin) is vegan friendly as it is produced from plant sources and its manufacturing process does not involve the use of animal matter or products derived from animal origin.
- Is there a difference between maltodextrin and digestion resistant maltodextrin?
Maltodextrin is a digestible sugar derived from corn, this polysaccharide contains calories, and is broken down by the intestine to produce glucose, which can be utilized as an energy source to fuel our bodies. Maltodextrin is commonly used in mass gainers, it is used to increase energy and add mass to athletes, such as bodybuilders.
Digestion-resistant maltodextrin is most commonly derived from corn, it is created by putting maltodextrin through an additional process that changes the bonds which connect the sugar units. Contrary to maltodextrin, digestion-resistant maltodextrin does not contain calories, nor will it affect the blood sugar levels, it is indigestible because our bodies do not have the enzymes necessary to break the new bonds. Unlike maltodextrin, digestion-resistant maltodextrin is used as a prebiotic for promoting good bacteria in the gut.
- How do Pure Carb and Maltodextrin aid in weight gain?
It has been shown by studies that a combination of maltodextrin with protein can promote enhanced glycogen recovery and stimulate muscle protein synthesis following an intense exercise. While it’s difficult to reach the desired levels of carb intake through diet alone, maltodextrin is a simple way to get a high-calorie boost if you struggle to consume the number of calories needed for successful bulking. The total daily caloric and protein intake over the long term play the most crucial dietary role in facilitating adaptation to exercise and bodybuilding. Whey Protein is linked to increased muscle mass, improved performance and improved recovery, whereas maltodextrin is linked as a carb supplement for replenishing the depleted carb. The combination positively influences both resistance training and endurance training and will create a positive energy balance, will allow for insulin to be released, resulting in increased muscle mass and weight gain.
- What is the difference between maltodextrin and dextrose?
Both dextrose and maltodextrin are starch hydrolysates and provide energy to our body, they differ mainly in their structural composition, while dextrose is a monosaccharide, maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. Dextrose is used mainly as a sweetener, it’s a simple sugar that your body doesn’t have to break down, it raises insulin instantaneously, it is absorbed faster but has a glycemic index less than that of maltodextrin. Maltodextrin produces more slowly released sugar spikes as it is metabolized slowly than dextrose.
- Which is better, maltodextrin, glucose, fructose or sucrose?
While monosaccharides like fructose, glucose or disaccharides like sucrose are good sources of carbs, their glycemic value is less than that of maltodextrin. This means they may be metabolized faster, but they do not raise the insulin level as fast as maltodextrin.
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