dextrose/maltodextrose question

[magman1]

iv been taking malto throughout the day with protein as a meal replacement....so this will lead to growing my gut? it seems to give good energy. Im looking for an easy meal replacement throughout the day and sometimes the MRP's are just too hard to take down! but u guys are saying to stay away from malto unless its postworkout?

 

[KIAN]

If you are taking it 'throughout the day' then your body is going to go on a bit of a rollercoaster ride. My earlier post was just if you needed a quick source of energy prior to working out. But as the other guys have said, it is more suited for post-workouts to re-establish your glycogen levels which will be depleated or lessened during the workout.

As to your Meal Replacements ... if you are finding it hard to consume then split the contents up into manageable portions. Gradually increase the portion size over the weeks until you have no trouble consuming a full serving. Alot of guys have trouble choking those things down. If it isn't the taste then it is usually the shock to your system which prevents you from doing so. Just take your time.

 

[coeus]

Excellent link, Coeus!!

I'm changing up a lot of what I do after a workout now because of that article.

About the only aspect I didn't agree with was the L-glutamine endorsement; other than that, very well written.

Now, to find a good source of maltodextrose....

check out vitaglo.com, they have dex for like $1.76 for 2lbs and 8lbs of malt for $6-7. if you get a chance, read its parent article, http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/magazine03/dextrose.htm
Good luck on your new routine