Dextrose is used as a nutritional supplement for bodybuilders to help put on muscle mass. When used after a workout, dextrose will cause an insulin spike leading to increased blood flow into the muscles and better absorption of vital nutrients like protein and amino-acids.Dextrose is also used commercially as a sweetener; it is approximately half as sweet as ordinary table sugar and is used in brewing and wine making, and also in the production of confectionery goods.Size : 500 gms / 1.1 pounds