SuperStarch®

We live in a world where we are constantly bombarded by food and energy claims. Want a better understanding of why UCAN is the real deal? Dive into the science behind SuperStarch®, the key ingredient in UCAN products.

SuperStarch® is a patented energy source without sugar or stimulants that delivers a slow-release of carbohydrates to steady your blood sugar.

What Makes SuperStarch® Unique?

SuperStarch® is a complex carbohydrate that doesn’t spike blood sugar, delivering a slow and steady release of glucose into the bloodstream. SuperStarch® does not cause a significant rise in blood insulin levels, which permits greater use of fat for fuel relative to other carbohydrate sources. The key difference between SuperStarch® compared to other low glycemic foods and fibers is that it provides extended stable blood glucose levels, which translates to steady, long-lasting energy. It’s a smart carb that provides steady energy and is compatible with fat burning during exercise due to its low insulin response.

How It Works

The development of SuperStarch® evolved from the innovative discovery of a food that could provide up to ten hours of energy (as glucose) for children with a rare metabolic disorder. We start with non-GMO corn and apply a patented, natural cooking process with just the right amount of heat and moisture over a long period of time. This changes the way the starch is metabolized and allows it to deliver steady, long-lasting energy. There’s a lot of noise out there, but there’s nothing else like SuperStarch®.

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Simple carbohydrates cause a big spike in blood glucose and give you a short-lived boost, but they soon leave you more drained than when you started. SuperStarch® is a smarter energy source to avoid the spike & crash in blood glucose that commonly occurs with most simple carbohydrates like sugars and starches. The slow-release of carbohydrates provided by SuperStarch® helps athletes and active people maintain steady energy levels without the spike & crash. UCAN products deliver smarter energy powered by SuperStarch®.

Why Stable Blood Sugar is Essential

Most athletes and active people over consume sugar-based sports foods and drinks. There is a substantial downside to overusing sugar in terms of performance, recovery, health, and longevity. Keeping your blood sugar stable is essential and is a core pillar of every good nutrition plan.

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    Athletic Performance

    The opposite of performance is fatigue. You’re much less likely to become fatigued if blood sugar is steady for the duration of a training session. This means an increased ability to train harder for longer!

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    Body Composition

    You can burn fat efficiently during your workout if blood sugar is stable. On the other hand, if you have a big surge in blood sugar by eating lots of simple carbohydrates right before you workout, your body has to burn them off first.

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    Hunger Control

    The afternoon slump and subsequent trip to the candy bowl or coffee machine at work is often caused by dips in blood sugar. Keeping your blood sugar stable can help you curb those midday cravings, have better focus by reducing brain hunger, and avoid mindless snacking.