PWO Shake Information...

HCClubPrez · 02-08-2006, 06:27 PM

I read through both posts of post-workout nutrition and have acouple quick questions.

What exactly is Dextrose and what exactly does it do?!? Also - what is maltodextrin and how does it compare to Dextrose?!?

Any information on exactly what it does as well as how much to take would be great - Thanks!!!

**bubba g** · 02-08-2006, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HCClubPrez

I read through both posts of post-workout nutrition and have acouple quick questions.

What exactly is Dextrose and what exactly does it do?!? Also - what is maltodextrin and how does it compare to Dextrose?!?

Any information on exactly what it does as well as how much to take would be great - Thanks!!!

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/dextrose.php

basicly dextrose is a simple carb(sugar) that spikes your insulin.
maltodextrin is a fast digesting complex carb.. if taken together they work synergisticly to replenish your glycogen stores, and shuttle the protein in your post workout drink right where you want it to go... to your muscles...

I just picked up some of both today...

you are supposed to take .4 grams per lb of bodymass of each.

HCClubPrez · 02-08-2006, 07:29 PM

Awesome link - thank you!! So it keeps your insulin levels from falling after working out. I should comsume both - not one or the other - immediately following my workout.

So my PWO shake will look like this?!?

-2 scoop ON whey protein
-Glutamine
-Dextrose
-maltodextrin

Should I mix them all together??! Right now I mix my glutamine with water or apple juice and drink - then drink my protien shake. Should I dump all four together and drink half right away - then slowly drink other half over the next 1/2 hour?!?! Sound right???

**DJSTARER** · 02-09-2006, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HCClubPrez

Awesome link - thank you!! So it keeps your insulin levels from falling after working out. I should comsume both - not one or the other - immediately following my workout.

So my PWO shake will look like this?!?

-2 scoop ON whey protein
-Glutamine
-Dextrose
-maltodextrin

Should I mix them all together??! Right now I mix my glutamine with water or apple juice and drink - then drink my protien shake. Should I dump all four together and drink half right away - then slowly drink other half over the next 1/2 hour?!?! Sound right???

That looks good. Personally, I only do 30 grams of Dextrose PWO (with whey) simply because I eat a large whole food meal consisting of moderate and slow digesting carbs and protein about 25 minutes afterwards.

**Sixpack** · 02-09-2006, 02:44 AM

YOu don't need dextrose or simple carbs postworkout. Many take in low GI carbs IE oats or another complex source. Don't get fooled on all the hype that u need high GI. My gains have been the leanest ever since switching about 5 years ago

AYung · 02-09-2006, 03:36 AM

I simply add 70-90g of dextrose with my protein and glutamine. Nice recovery shake right there.

HAYWOOD JABLOME · 02-09-2006, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sixpack

YOu don't need dextrose or simple carbs postworkout. Many take in low GI carbs IE oats or another complex source. Don't get fooled on all the hype that u need high GI. My gains have been the leanest ever since switching about 5 years ago

exactly
Dextrose made me fatter than it did add muscle.

Or you can do a combo of high and low gi. Test it out for yourself.

**DJSTARER** · 02-09-2006, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAYWOOD JABLOME

exactly
Dextrose made me fatter than it did add muscle.

Or you can do a combo of high and low gi. Test it out for yourself.

Hence the solution i showed above. Limit the hi GI, and back it up with starches.

**bubba g** · 02-09-2006, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAYWOOD JABLOME

exactly
Dextrose made me fatter than it did add muscle.

Or you can do a combo of high and low gi. Test it out for yourself.

You might be very carb sensative, try less of it.. some people get fact when they inject insulin, and some don't... everyone is different...

**DJSTARER** · 02-09-2006, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubba g

You might be very carb sensative, try less of it.. some people get fact when they inject insulin, and some don't... everyone is different...

I didn't think anyone still did Insulin...... with all those great other injectable chemicals....

**bubba g** · 02-09-2006, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJSTARER

I didn't think anyone still did Insulin...... with all those great other injectable chemicals....

they do it in addition to, and not instead of... lol

HAYWOOD JABLOME · 02-09-2006, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJSTARER

I didn't think anyone still did Insulin...... with all those great other injectable chemicals....

You couldnt pay me to inject insulin

**DJSTARER** · 02-10-2006, 03:41 AM

you could prolly pay me to

(thread hyjack!)

02-08-2006, 06:27 PM	#1
HCClubPrez Amateur Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wi. Posts: 36 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	PWO Shake Information... I read through both posts of post-workout nutrition and have acouple quick questions. What exactly is Dextrose and what exactly does it do?!? Also - what is maltodextrin and how does it compare to Dextrose?!? Any information on exactly what it does as well as how much to take would be great - Thanks!!!

02-09-2006, 02:44 AM	#5
Sixpack Optimum Sponsored athlete Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 867 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 15	YOu don't need dextrose or simple carbs postworkout. Many take in low GI carbs IE oats or another complex source. Don't get fooled on all the hype that u need high GI. My gains have been the leanest ever since switching about 5 years ago __________________ ["Tough Times Don't Last But Tough People Do" My Pops RIP http://www.optimumnutrition.com/ "Fueling your desire for success" www.rippedacadamy.com Mod-massmonsterz.com ISSA certified

02-09-2006, 03:36 AM	#6
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,301 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 42	I simply add 70-90g of dextrose with my protein and glutamine. Nice recovery shake right there. __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

02-10-2006, 03:41 AM	#13
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,166 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 116	you could prolly pay me to (thread hyjack!) __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

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02-08-2006, 07:29 PM	#3
HCClubPrez Amateur Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wi. Posts: 36 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Awesome link - thank you!! So it keeps your insulin levels from falling after working out. I should comsume both - not one or the other - immediately following my workout. So my PWO shake will look like this?!? -2 scoop ON whey protein -Glutamine -Dextrose -maltodextrin Should I mix them all together??! Right now I mix my glutamine with water or apple juice and drink - then drink my protien shake. Should I dump all four together and drink half right away - then slowly drink other half over the next 1/2 hour?!?! Sound right???