PROOF CARB-SMART™ WORKS
We don’t just make stuff up. Carb-Smart™ is built on real science. Fighters need fuel that keeps them going harder, for longer – and that’s exactly what Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin (HBCD) does.
Here’s the proof, backed by studies and trusted sources.
🔬 REAL STUDIES ON HBCD
1. Athletes lasted 70% longer – Shiraki T. et al., 2015
When elite swimmers drank HBCD, they lasted almost 70% longer before hitting the wall, compared to other carb sources or water.
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2. Training feels easier – Furuyashiki T. et al., 2014
Cyclists who used HBCD said the workout felt easier compared to other carb drinks.
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3. Less stress, faster recovery – Suzuki K. et al., 2014
Triathletes using HBCD had lower stress hormones and inflammation than those on other carb drinks.
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4. No gut issues – Takii H. et al., 2004
HBCD caused way fewer stomach problems than other carb sources during cycling.
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5. Faster fuel delivery – Takii H. et al., 2005
HBCD absorbs from the stomach quicker than other carb sources, so fuel hits the muscles faster.
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6. Review paper – Wilburn D. et al., 2021
Summary of research: HBCD = better endurance, less gut stress, more performance.
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📚 ARTICLES & BLOGS
9. Endurance explained – First Endurance Blog (Luke Bucci)
Breaks down how HBCD helps athletes push longer.
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10. The fighter’s secret carb – T-Nation (Chris Shugart)
Calls HBCD a “legal performance enhancer.”
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11. SupplySide Journal – Rachel French (2015)
News piece reporting swimmers lasted 70% longer on HBCD.
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✅ BOTTOM LINE
HBCD isn’t hype. The science is clear:
- Last longer – up to 70% more endurance
- Feel easier – less fatigue and intense sessions feel easier
- Recover faster – less stress and inflammation
- No gut upset – faster stomach absorbing
That’s why our performance drink is built on HBCD.