Maltodextrin
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A carbohydrate derived from starch (often corn, rice, or potato), broken down into shorter chains to form a fine, easily dissolved powder.
Why it’s used
Used as a filler, bulking agent, or carrier to help powders flow and mix evenly, and sometimes to standardize the size or texture of a capsule or tablet.
What the evidence says
Maltodextrin is not taken for an effect; it is a manufacturing ingredient. It is widely used in food and supplements and is generally recognized as safe for this purpose by regulatory bodies, so there is no efficacy question to assess.
Where we looked
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- PubMed: 547 records · searched August 2026
"Maltodextrin"[Title/Abstract] AND ("dietary supplements"[MeSH] OR supplementation[Title/Abstract] OR supplement[Title/Abstract] OR supplements[Title/Abstract] OR "oral administration"[Title/Abstract]) AND (randomized controlled trial[pt] OR clinical trial[pt] OR meta-analysis[pt] OR systematic review[pt]) AND humans[MeSH] - PubMed: 4106 records · searched August 2026
"Maltodextrin"[Title/Abstract]
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Context
Not applicable, as it is used for formulation purposes rather than at a dose intended to produce a physiological effect.
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