Pharmacologic Substance
maltodextrin
mal·to·dex·trin [ mawl-toh-dek-strin ]
More Information:
Definitions related to maltodextrin:
-
An oligosaccharide derived from starch that is used as a food additive and as a carbohydrate supplement. As a supplement, maltodextrin is used to provide and sustain energy levels during endurance-oriented workouts o sports, and to help build muscle mass and support weight gain.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
-
An oligosaccharide produced by the hydrolysis of starch with a high content of maltose.CRCH Nutrition TerminologyCancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, 2021
Return to OpenMD Medical Dictionary
> M
This content should not be used in place of medically-reviewed decision support reference material or professional medical advice. Some terms may have alternate or updated definitions not reflected in this set. The definitions on this page should not be considered complete or up to date.