If you've ever felt your energy drop mid-session, your carbohydrate strategy during training might be worth a second look. Cluster Dextrin is the kind of intra-workout carbohydrate that fits naturally into a shaker alongside your amino acids or electrolytes. Benefits Fast-absorbing carbohydrate source well-suited to intra-workout use Can contribute to sustained energy levels during training Associated with reduced gastrointestinal discomfort compared to other carbohydrate supplements Mixes easily into water or other intra-workout formulas Ingredients Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin (HBCD): Also known as cluster dextrin, this is a modified carbohydrate derived from waxy maize starch. It's favoured in sports nutrition for its solubility and the fact that it's generally better tolerated during exercise than simpler sugars or maltodextrin.