dextrose
/ˈdɛkstrəʊz
/ /ˈdɛkstrəʊs/noun [mass noun] Chemistry
The dextrorotatory form of glucose (and the predominant naturally occurring form).Having extracted the sugary nectar from flowers, bees use enzymes in their saliva to split the sucrose into dextrose and fructose....
- For carbs, take in pure glucose or dextrose (without the maltodextrin).
- Fast-digesting carbs such as dextrose, maltodextrin or Vitargo will boost insulin and blunt cortisol release, putting you in an ideal anabolic state.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Latin dexter, dextr- 'on the right' + -ose2.