Utilities of amylopectin for the recovery of glycogen in endurance sports by Victory Endurance

The type of carbohydrate that must be ingested to achieve glycogen recovery is rapid and effective carbohydrates with a high glycemic index such as glucose, sucrose and amylopectin.

Our collaborator Victory Endurance In this article Dr. Belén Rodriguez Doñate tells us about the uses that amylopectin has in endurance sports such as triathlon

Either prior to training or for the Recovery of post-workout glycogen stores, it is necessary to make an optimal intake of carbohydrates. If it is a competition, the needs may be greater, so it would be ideal to take into account an intake or previous loading of carbohydrates so that the glycogen is at adequate levels, as well as its subsequent recovery in the muscle.

In strength sports, carbohydrate loading is not as necessary (as long as a proper diet is followed) as the phosphagen pathway is used. Although it can be done intra-training, it would be interesting to do it through food. However in endurance sports a carbohydrate contribution of easy assimilation and rapid absorption will be fundamental.

High intensity exercises, from 75% VO2max, involve the use of carbohydrates such as main energy fuel. If we take into account that muscle glycogen stores are limited and that an athlete can use 3 at 4 g / min, we will understand the importance of replenishing the levels before reaching the total emptying.

Immediately after exercise, the muscle is very sensitive to the enzyme responsible for synthesizing glycogen, in addition, the recovery of muscle glycogen is a process that can take 24 to 48 hours depending on the losses, therefore, it must be performed a Adequate intake of carbohydrates, especially if the athletes perform several training sessions or, if their training is of very high intensity. 

With regard to the type of carbohydrate that must be ingested to achieve that rglycogen recovery be quick and effective, different studies indicate that high-glycemic carbohydrates such as glucose, sucrose and amylopectin are the most appropriate

The way to provide these carbohydrates usually varies depending on the type of training, phase, duration and intensity of the same as well as the schedules available to the athlete, if they train inside or outside the home and the accessibility they have to food real, since supplementation is sometimes necessary because it is a practical alternative, however, let's not forget that it is best to meet our nutritional needs with food.

Among amylopectin supplements we find the Amylo Carbo of Victory Endurance, which is presented as a good option at the time of previous and / or post-training intake or in competition, since amylopectin has the characteristic of having a high glycemic index and high bioavailability.

Amylo carbo contains 17 gr of amylopectin from corn starch, tapioca and potato and 60 calories in 20 gr product, and is added with vitamin C, this product is an alternative to meet the carbohydrate needs of the athlete before or after training, it is important to say that The dose should be adjusted individually by a professional and will depend on the type, amount and distribution of the diet.

Author: Dra.Belén Rodriguez Doñate

Further information: https://www.victoryendurance.com