Carbohydrates and proteins are essential nutrients which our body need to be supplied with for production, maintenance and repair of all body functions.

Carbohydrates supply energy to the body, much faster than fat can do for example. The downside is that the body has only limited possibilities to store them so that the regular intake of carbohydrates is essential.

Especially athletes need to take care that their glycogen stores (liver, muscles) are filled. Long or strenuous exercise programs (strength training, golf, jogging or teamsports) can lead to a carbohydrate deficiency resulting in a lack of energy and empty energy tanks.

In this case it is highly recommended to supplement long chained carbohydrates. They refill your energy storage quickly and protect the muscle from a loss of amino acids.