Scientific Studies Are “SuperStarch” Kryptonite, Class Action Suit Says

Plaintiff Kevin McCann launched a putative class action against The UCAN Company (“UCAN”), which markets and distributes a line of sports performance products including “Generation UCAN SuperStarch Drink Mix,” “Generation UCAN Protein Drink Mix,” and “UCAN Snack Bars powered by SuperStarch.” The products all contain “SuperStarch,” which UCAN claims to be an easily digestible carbohydrate that promotes “‘sustained energy,’ ‘optimized performance’ ‘enhanced fat burn’ and ‘speedier recovery,’ all without the harmful and performance-impairing side effects associated with gastrointestinal distress.” SuperStarch is allegedy hydrothermally modified waxy maize starch, the carbohydrates in which have a lower glycemic index than those that are not hydrothermically modified. But, according to McCann’s complaint, the science behind SuperStarch is anything but…

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