About the Product
Dirty Squads' CLUSTER DEX is a premium performance carbohydrate supplement, formulated with Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin (HBCD), a new generation carbohydrate developed specifically for energy support before, during, and after high-intensity workouts. Unlike conventional carbohydrate sources such as dextrose, fructose, or standard maltodextrin, HBCD features a cyclic molecular structure with high molecular weight and low osmolality, which translates into ultra-fast gastric emptying, absence of gastrointestinal discomfort, and stable, prolonged energy supply without insulin spikes. The result is a carbohydrate source that behaves like a progressive release fuel with the absorption speed of a fast carbohydrate, offering the best of both worlds for strength, endurance, and high-intensity training athletes.
Benefits
Ultra-fast gastric emptying without digestive discomfort: HBCD's high molecular weight cyclic structure allows the solution to quickly pass from the stomach to the small intestine, where it is gradually absorbed. This mechanism eliminates the feeling of "stomach heaviness" and gastrointestinal problems associated with conventional sports drinks with dextrose or maltodextrin, which have high osmolality and slow gastric emptying. CLUSTER DEX can be consumed immediately before or during training without risk of digestive discomfort, even during high-intensity efforts.
Stable and prolonged energy without insulin spikes: The gradual absorption of HBCD in the small intestine results in a smooth and sustained rise in blood glucose, without the acute insulin spikes associated with simple carbohydrates. This glycemic stability translates into consistent energy levels throughout the entire training session, eliminating mid-workout performance drops caused by hyperglycemia followed by reactive hypoglycemia. For long-duration sessions, this feature is particularly valuable for maintaining intensity and focus from start to finish.
Rapid post-workout muscle glycogen replenishment: After intense exercise, muscle glycogen stores are partially or totally depleted. HBCD, due to its efficient absorption and rapid arrival in the systemic circulation, is an effective vehicle for glycogen replenishment in the post-workout window, especially when combined with a quality protein source. Rapid glycogen replenishment accelerates muscle recovery, reduces catabolism, and prepares the muscle for the next training session.
High solubility and neutral taste: HBCD has much higher solubility than conventional maltodextrin and dextrose, dissolving completely in cold water without the need for prolonged stirring and without forming lumps or deposits. The neutral taste makes CLUSTER DEX easily combinable with other supplements such as protein powder, BCAAs, creatine, or electrolytes, without altering the taste of the mixture.
Consumption versatility: Suitable as a pre-workout (to load glycogen before exertion), intra-workout (to maintain energy levels during long sessions), and post-workout (to replenish glycogen stores and initiate recovery), CLUSTER DEX adapts to any sports nutrition protocol and any modality, from strength training to endurance.
Uses
Pre-workout: Mix 25 to 30 g with 300 to 400 ml of cold water and consume 20 to 30 minutes before training to ensure high energy availability from the start of the session.
Intra-workout: Mix 20 to 30 g with 400 to 500 ml of cold water and consume throughout the training session, especially indicated for sessions lasting more than 60 minutes.
Post-workout: Mix 30 to 50 g with 300 to 400 ml of cold water, ideally combined with 25 to 30 g of quality protein (isolated or hydrolyzed whey), to maximize glycogen replenishment and muscle protein synthesis in the post-workout window.
