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EnergySMART® (Low-Glycemic Carbohydrate Complex — Anderson)

Evidence Level
Limited
0 Clinical Trials
3 Documented Benefits
2/5 Evidence Score

EnergySMART® is an all-natural carbohydrate complex from Anderson Advanced Ingredients, made from a proprietary ratio of starches, concentrated fruit juices, and grain dextrin. It is used as a low-glycemic 'good carb' energy source in sports bars, gels, and drinks in place of refined sugar.

Studied Dose Per the product or recipe.
Active Compound Proprietary complex of starches, concentrated fruit juices, and grain dextrin (low-glycemic carbohydrate).

Benefits

Sustained energy

EnergySMART provides carbohydrate energy with a low glycemic response, supporting steadier energy than refined sugar.

Lower-glycemic sweetness

It delivers sweetness and energy for bars, gels, and drinks while promoting a gentler blood-sugar rise.

Refined-sugar replacement

It is used to replace refined sugars in foods and sports nutrition while keeping palatability.

Mechanism of action

1

Slow carbohydrate release

The complex-carbohydrate blend is digested more gradually than simple sugar, supporting a lower, steadier glycemic response.

2

Functional carbohydrate

Its mix of starches and dextrin provides usable energy with humectant and texture properties useful in formulation.

Clinical trials

Side effects and drug interactions

Common Potential side effects

Generally well-tolerated as a food carbohydrate.
Large amounts can cause gas or digestive upset in sensitive people.
People with diabetes should still count it as a carbohydrate.

Important Drug interactions

Generally compatible with medications.
Counts as dietary carbohydrate; factor into diabetes meal planning.
Tell your doctor if you manage blood sugar with medication.

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Frequently asked questions about EnergySMART® (Low-Glycemic Carbohydrate Complex — Anderson)

What is EnergySMART?

EnergySMART® is an all-natural carbohydrate complex from Anderson Advanced Ingredients, made from a proprietary ratio of starches, concentrated fruit juices, and grain dextrin. It is used as a low-glycemic 'good carb' energy source in sports bars, gels, and drinks in place of refined sugar.

What is EnergySMART used for?

EnergySMART is researched primarily for Energy and Metabolic Health. EnergySMART provides carbohydrate energy with a low glycemic response, supporting steadier energy than refined sugar.

What is the recommended dosage of EnergySMART?

The clinically studied dose is Per the product or recipe. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

Is EnergySMART safe, and does it have side effects?

For most healthy adults, EnergySMART is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated as a food carbohydrate. Large amounts can cause gas or digestive upset in sensitive people. It may also interact with some medications. EnergySMART is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Does EnergySMART interact with any medications?

Possible interactions include: Generally compatible with medications. Counts as dietary carbohydrate; factor into diabetes meal planning. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

How strong is the scientific evidence for EnergySMART?

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for EnergySMART as Limited (2 out of 5). It is backed by 2 cited references summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.

References(2 citations)

Evidence ratings on NutraSmarts are based on the totality of human clinical research, with emphasis on randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews. The references below directly support claims made throughout this page.

  1. Wong SH, Sun FH, Chen YJ, Li C, Zhang YJ, Huang WY Effect of pre-exercise carbohydrate diets with high vs low glycemic index on exercise performance: a meta-analysis Nutrition Reviews. 2017;75(5):327-338. doi:10.1093/nutrit/nux003.PubMedUsed to support: Meta-analysis of 15 human studies showing low-glycemic-index carbohydrate meals before exercise produced superior endurance performance compared to high-GI meals (effect size d=0.42); supports Sustained energy benefit for low-glycemic carbohydrate ingredient like EnergySMART (not EnergySMART brand directly)
  2. Moore LJ, Midgley AW, Thurlow S, Thomas G, Mc Naughton LR Effect of the glycaemic index of a pre-exercise meal on metabolism and cycling time trial performance Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2010;13(1):182-8. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2008.11.006.PubMedUsed to support: Human crossover RCT showing low-GI pre-exercise meal significantly improved 40 km cycling time trial performance (93 vs 96 min, p=0.009) by sustaining carbohydrate availability and oxidation throughout exercise; supports Sustained energy and Lower-glycemic sweetness benefits for low-GI carbohydrate approach of EnergySMART (not EnergySMART brand directly)