Carbohydrates represent nutritional food supplements that are the fastest source of energy for muscles and brain, not only for athletes and bodybuilders, but for all people.

Best time to consume these supplements is during the day between meals or up to 2.5 hours before training, ideally immediately after training before protein. Carbohydrates should not be used directly before sleep if you do not have specific reason to do it.

Most people do not have a problem with reaching the necessary amount of carbohydrates per day. However, the difference is in what kind of carbohydrates were consumed.

Recreational athletes should consume 3-4 g of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight per day. Strength, endurance athletes and heavy gainers should consume higher amount of carbohydrates approximately 5-6 g per kilogram of body weight.

Simple carbohydrates, if your meals consist mostly of these carbohydrates, it can cause your
health to deteriorate, especially an increase in the level of triglycerides and cholesterol in blood and an increase in insulin resistance. Examples of simple carbohydrates are sweetened drinks, fruit juices (without pulp), white bread, cakes, tarts, ice cream, sweets.

- Complex carbohydrates are contained in fruits and vegetables (all kinds), nuts, seeds (chia or pumpkin), whole grains (rice, whole grain bread, quinoa), potatoes and much more. All of these will provide your body with fiber, vitamins and minerals, thus they are important for the proper function of your body.

- Fast sugars (glucose) serve as an immediate source of energy before and immediately after training. These supplements have a high glycemic index and help with faster regeneration.

- Slow sugars (maltodextrin) are suitable for people and athletes who are on a diet (that is, they want to lose weight), because the blood sugar level does not change much after taking them and their effect is distributed evenly.

- Maltodextrin is intended primarily for long-term exercise and endurance sports, it provides
enough sugar when an increased need for energy intake occurs. Maltodextrin replenish muscle glycogen and, by being easily digested, takes advantage of both simple and complex carbohydrates. Maltodextrin can be used as your workout drink to support you with energy whole training!

- Glucose, also known as dextrose, is the only form of sugar that flows in the blood and thus quickly reaches the entire body and organs. Grape sugar is released into the blood very
quickly and is therefore recommended as a supplement, when the blood sugar level drops due to high performance, and an immediate effect is needed. Glucose can be used immediately after training to refuel your muscles glycogen and help with muscles repair.

- Gainer contains all substances, such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, necessary for building and regenerating muscle mass. All of these are ingredients for massive increase in complex muscle mass and body weight. Push your limits!