Dextrose

Dextrose, also known as glucose, is chemically considered to be a simple sugar and is the main source of energy for the body. Glucose serves as the major source of energy for living cells. It is carried to each cell through the bloodstream. The body makes glucose from all three elements of food (protein, fat and carbohydrates), but mostly from carbohydrates. Doctors sometimes give dextrose to patients via fluids containing varied amounts of sugars when their bodies cannot get enough sugars. Dextrose is usually administered through injection and given at a doctor’s office, hospital or clinic. For example, when diabetic hypoglycemia is severe enough to cause unconsciousness, it may require intravenous dextrose.

Endurance athletes can benefit from taking dextrose. Also, those who are looking to maximize their muscle building and weight gain from workouts benefit from taking dextrose supplements after working out. Endurance athletes can get similar benefits by drinking a sports energy drink containing simple carbohydrates.

At Bell Chem in Orlando, dextrose is just one of the many products we offer. We also stock many highly specialized botanical and nutritional ingredients as well as hard to find technical grade chemicals and custom compounds. We at Bell Chem look forward to the opportunity to provide the highest quality products and service to your company. Give us a call at 407-339-BELL (2355).