🧬 Maltodextrin: an essential ingredient in Neo-nutrition food supplements

At Neo-nutrition , we are committed to formulating effective, natural products tailored to the real needs of sporting and active dogs. Among the ingredients we use, maltodextrin holds a special place. Often misunderstood, it nevertheless plays a key role in the performance, recovery, and digestive tolerance of athletic dogs.

🔍 What is maltodextrin?

Maltodextrin is a complex carbohydrate obtained from the hydrolysis of starch (usually corn, rice, or potato). It consists of glucose chains of varying lengths, which allows for rapid absorption while preventing sudden spikes in blood sugar.

At Neo-nutrition, we select a high-quality, pure maltodextrin , without additives, and perfectly digestible for dogs.

⚡ Why use maltodextrin in sporting dogs?

During intense exercise (canicross, bikejoring, agility, mushing, etc.), dogs quickly deplete their glycogen reserves. This is where maltodextrin comes in:

1. Quickly available energy source

It allows you to replenish your energy reserves in record time. Unlike simple sugar, maltodextrin provides sustained energy, limiting energy crashes during exercise.

2. Improves recovery

After exercise, it promotes rapid replenishment of muscle glycogen , especially when combined with amino acids or electrolytes. This is why it is found in Neo-nutrition products like Regeneo or some of our hydrating formulas like Re-activ'shot

3. Excellent digestive tolerance

Unlike some simple sugars that can cause digestive upset, maltodextrin is gentle on a dog's digestive system , even during exercise.

4. Optimizes the absorption of other nutrients

It facilitates the transport and assimilation of certain nutrients (vitamins, minerals, amino acids), thus improving the overall effectiveness of the formula.

🧪 Maltodextrin and naturalness: a mastered balance

At Neo-nutrition, every ingredient has a purpose. Maltodextrin is not a "useless sugar," but a smart energy carrier , serving the performance and health of the dog.

We use it in controlled quantities , only when it provides a clear functional benefit :

• in post-exercise recovery products,

• in hydrating and energizing formulas ,

• and sometimes to improve the stability and bioavailability of certain active ingredients.

🐶 In summary

✅ Fast and sustainable energy

✅ Aids in muscle recovery

✅ Good digestive tolerance

✅ Supports performance and endurance

At Neo-nutrition , we believe that canine performance comes from intelligent nutrition. Maltodextrin , when used correctly and in the right dosage, is one of those tools that allows every dog to perform at its best—naturally.

👉 Discover our products containing maltodextrin, such as REGENEO , specially designed to support sporting dogs before, during and after exercise.