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Waxy Maize is a good source of energy for athletes

Waxy Maize is a good source of energy for athletes

Waxy maize, which translates to waxy corn, is a nutritional supplement based on corn carbohydrate. This waxy corn species is called Zea Mays and has a higher proportion of amylopectin, a starch that requires a longer time to digest, and therefore provides more linear and continuous release of carbohydrates to the body.

Like other sources of carbohydrates, the waxy maize is essential for the preparation, maintenance and recovery after the exercises, this because it will provide energy and still protect the muscles.

Benefits of waxy maize

Good for muscles: O waxy maize is a source of carbohydrates and when our body has good amounts of this macro nutrient it is not necessary to use the energies of proteins. Thus, proteins can be used to repair muscles that have suffered micro-injuries due to exercise. These muscles are repaired and stronger.

Good for those who exercise: The waxy maize provides continuous and prolonged energy release, so it can be interesting both in pre-training and post- late training.

Helps in absorption of other substances: Both waxy maize and any other carbohydrate helps in the process of absorbing other substances. In order to increase circulating insulin, which serves to signal skeletal muscle among other tissues, and thus increase the translocation of GLUT4 glucose cellular receptors, which in addition to translocating glucose into the cell, by a process called co-transport, also allows other nutrients to enter the muscle cell.

Prevents Insulin Peaks: Waxy maize is made from a variety of maize called Zea Mays. This type of corn has a higher proportion of amylopectin, a starch that requires a longer time to be digested, and consequently provides a more linear and continuous release of carbohydrate in the circulation. In this way, there are no insulin spikes and the person can be sated for longer.

How to consume

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Waxy maize can only be ingested when oriented by a nutritionist or physician. Otherwise, use is not recommended. This supplement can be consumed between 90 and 30 minutes before training when it is not possible to consume something solid. It can also be ingested in the late post workout, that is, a few hours after exercise.

Waxy maize x dextrose x maltodextrin

All these supplements are sources of carbohydrates, but they have different functions and each can be interesting for different moments. There are times when rapid and sharp release of energy is needed, so dextrose is the best option. In others, a slightly less rapid release is needed and maltodextrin is a good option. There are other situations where continuous and prolonged release is required, so waxy maize is the best alternative. Therefore, it is not correct to say that one of these supplements is better than the other.

Recommended Amount

The recommended amount of waxy maize will be indicated by the nutritionist or nutrologist based on the person's diet and how much exercises he performs

Excessive intake of energy

Excessive energy consumption, in the form of waxy maize or not, can lead to the accumulation of body fat and consequent increase in body fat percentage.

Source consulted:

Sport nutritionist Israel Adolfo, specialist in Exercise Physiology from the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP). CRN3: 21,752


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