Fuel Your Performance with UCAN SuperStarch for Sustained Energy

Oct 9, 2017 | Nutrition & Wellness

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Fueling properly before competition is critical for athletes to maintain performance, and UCAN SuperStarch for sustained energy is the game-changer you need. UCAN, a Connecticut-based nutritional supplement company, has developed this unique starch from non-GMO cornstarch. Engineered through hydrothermal technology, UCAN SuperStarch releases energy slowly over time, avoiding insulin spikes common with sugar-based sports drinks.

Carbohydrates control insulin, and high insulin levels prevent fat burning while promoting fat storage. By controlling carbs and avoiding sugar spikes, UCAN SuperStarch ensures sustained energy for athletes, helping them avoid energy crashes and supporting fat burning during long activities.

Originally developed by Scottish researchers to treat newborns with Glycogen Storage Disease, UCAN SuperStarch has proven to control blood sugar for up to 10 hours. It was so effective in stabilizing energy that it quickly became clear it had broader applications beyond medical uses. Today, athletes and anyone looking to control cravings, manage metabolic conditions, or enhance fat burning can benefit from its innovative formulation.

How UCAN SuperStarch Supports Athletic Performance

Athletes using UCAN experience sustained energy for extended and intense physical activities. Unlike sugary sports drinks, UCAN doesn’t spike insulin levels, allowing for continuous fat burning.

For activities exceeding 90 minutes or involving high-intensity effort, consume one scoop of UCAN mixed with water 20-30 minutes beforehand. For events lasting 2-3 hours, use two scoops, and for events over three hours, use three scoops. Refuel during long endurance activities, like marathons, by carrying UCAN bars.

After exertion, consuming UCAN with Protein can aid in recovery and promote continued fat burning for up to 30 minutes post-activity.

Fat Burning and Weight Management

UCAN SuperStarch isn’t just for athletes. It can also support weight management by stabilizing insulin levels and increasing fat burning. Adding one scoop of UCAN with Protein to your low-glycemic breakfast smoothie can help fuel you throughout the morning while keeping your blood sugar stable. For an energy boost between meals, mix another scoop in water.

Curb Cravings and Manage Metabolic Health

UCAN SuperStarch can help reduce cravings by maintaining steady blood sugar levels, preventing the typical mid-morning or afternoon energy slump. Take one scoop mid-morning and another in the afternoon if needed, helping you avoid unhealthy snacks.

For those with metabolic disorders like pre-diabetes or diabetes, UCAN offers a way to stabilize blood sugar without insulin spikes. Start your day with a scoop mixed in your smoothie for lasting energy, and take another scoop before bed if you struggle with blood sugar stability at night.


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Meet Elizabeth Parsen

Elizabeth Parsen is a licensed nutritionist through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is also certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as both a personal trainer and an exercise physiologist. Her nutrition and fitness experience spans more than 20 years, during which time she has finely aligned her practice of nutrition and fitness to develop successful weight loss and wellness programs.

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