NOW Dextrose is a premium grade grain-source complex carbohydrate powder that you can use to strategically add carbs to protein shakes or other drinks. Use NOW's Dextrose carbs to enhance plain protein powder's ability to help you recover from intense exercise and blunt the release of the catabolic hormone cortisol. NOW Dextrose powder has a fluffy white appearance and neutral taste, so it blends well into anything without affecting taste.