SuperStarch

SuperStarch is a proprietary, high-molecular-weight complex carbohydrate produced from non-GMO corn through a specialized hydrothermal treatment process. Originally engineered to provide a long-lasting source of glucose for children with Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD) to prevent nocturnal hypoglycemia, it has since been commercialized for sports nutrition and metabolic health. The hydrothermal modification alters the starch's physical structure, making it highly resistant to rapid enzymatic hydrolysis by alpha-amylase. Consequently, SuperStarch is absorbed slowly in the gastrointestinal tract, providing a sustained release of energy over several hours with a minimal impact on insulin levels. This unique pharmacokinetic profile supports stable blood glucose and enhances lipid oxidation during physical activity, making it a preferred energy source for endurance athletes and individuals managing metabolic conditions.

Brand names

UCANGeneration UCAN

Other names

Hydrothermally modified cornstarchHeat-moisture treated starchHMT cornstarch