Plant-based snacks are designed to digest slowly and provide a sustained release of dextrose into the bloodstream for up to five hours.
The main source of energy for the body is glucose (dextrose), which occurs in nature in many forms in the structure of plants. especially forms of cellulose) in the human digestive system. Insufficient dietary energy (calories) makes normal body functions compromised/impossible, while excess energy leads to is obesity and related health disorders (mobility, high blood pressure, cardiovascular, etc.) Both the amount and the manner in which energy is consumed are important for optimal health 2,000 and 2,500 calories, more if physically active.
The name DexSteady™ is derived from an alternative name for glucose, dextrose, where it stabilizes the blood glucose concentration.Thus, dextrose steady or DexSteady™.
DexSteady™ provides sustained release of energy as glucose for many hours after its innovative plant-based matrix is developed by carbohydrate engineers with decades of experience to deliver sustained glucose energy. Avoiding repeated peaks and troughs in blood glucose associated insulin response with a relatively flat and extended profile for up to about five hours; unlike free glucose, is rapidly absorbed in less than two hours.Suitable for people who want/need to better manage their blood glucose response between meals/snacks, for sports/endurance, to manage hypoglycemia (low blood glucose, clinical < 4 mmol/L) and to provide energy for low appetite/energy malnourished individuals.
The main driving force behind the creation of the DexSteady™ range came from requests from healthcare professionals to create products that could help manage (and eliminate the fear associated with) day and night hypoglycemic episodes, with a primary medical focus on individuals with inherited metabolic disorders that limit are their ability to store glycogen (glucose-derived energy stores), especially in skeletal muscle and liver (glycogen storage disorders, GSD). for those who may develop hypoglycemia, especially after insulin injections.
Symptoms of hypoglycemia include hunger, restlessness, dizziness, fatigue, sweating, blurred vision, tingling of the lips, and palpitations, and then seizures, convulsions, and fainting. It becomes a serious threat to life or sugar (especially glucose) in a drink effectively raises blood pressure glucose concentration in (although severe conditions may require glucagon injections).
Glycogen is stored in many tissues of the body, especially in the skeletal muscles and liver.It is used (as an energy source) and is constantly replenished from the diet. During 12-24 hours of fasting in healthy people, liver glycogen is depleted. Physical activity reduces muscle (and liver) glycogen in proportion to the amount of exercise undertaken. See, for example, Murray and Rosenbloom (2018) Nutrition Reviews 76(4):243-259 liver glycogen stores are gradually depleted.
In a health context, glucose and insulin spikes in response to drinking and eating are not a desirable state for the body to experience, where a slow steady release is much more beneficial for mental and physical needs. DexSteady™ addresses this issue effectively :
Where there is a caloric deficit, particularly in the elderly, DexSteady™ provides a convenient low volume product to be used to provide refueling and therefore mental and physical needs. DexSteady™ can be enjoyed as is or drink cold with a cold drink if preferred.
Great tasting DexSteady™ products are light, compact, convenient and easy to consume.
Each great tasting 25g DexSteady™ snack provides approximately 130 calories. DexSteady.com
