hbcd for athletes

The 2025 YiPao Forest Trail Half Marathon officially kicked off at Shanghai Gongqing Forest Park, where thousands of elite runners gathered for an exhilarating race through nature. As the official energy supplement, SusCarb™ Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin from ZymeBase delivered a continuous source of fuel — demonstrating why HBCD for athletes has become one of the most sought-after ingredients in endurance sports nutrition.

Breaking away from conventional urban marathon routes, the event embraced nature’s “oxygen-rich track,” offering participants a challenging yet refreshing endurance experience. The official energy jelly, formulated with ZymeBase’s premium SusCarb™ Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin, quickly replenished lost fluids and electrolytes, sustained performance, and helped athletes push past their limits, enabling new records to be set on the trail.

For trail runners facing unpredictable terrain and sustained exertion, carbohydrate fueling strategy can make the difference between a strong finish and hitting the wall. This is where HBCD for athletes shows its unique advantage: SusCarb™’s highly branched molecular structure enables rapid gastric emptying and steady glucose release, avoiding the blood sugar spikes and crashes associated with simple sugars. Its high solubility also means it mixes easily into energy gels and drinks without heaviness in the stomach — critical when every stride counts.

Beyond race day, SusCarb™ supports athletes across training and recovery phases. Its applications span energy gels, sports drinks, protein powders, and mass gainers, making it a versatile choice for sports nutrition brands developing products for endurance athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike.

ZymeBase is proud to have powered the champions of the 2025 Forest Trail Challenge and remains committed to advancing HBCD for athletes through ongoing research and application innovation. We look forward to supporting more sporting events and helping more athletes break their limits.