GlycoLoad High Carbohydrate Glycogen Maintenance System Watermelon

Optimum Nutrition - GlycoLoad High Carbohydrate Glycogen Maintenance System Watermelon has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 84.69g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and very high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its very high sugar content puts it in the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 5.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also very high in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also very high in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 76, for Optimum Nutrition - GlycoLoad High Carbohydrate Glycogen Maintenance System Watermelon, and we advise that this food in moderation.