dextrose/maltodextrose question

[magman1]

just so i have this right, maltodex. are complex carbs, so you wana consume throughout the day, leading up to work out? is this better then whole grain complex carbs, such as oatmeal? i picked up a bottle, and it says it is "corn". And dextrose after workouts, as it is a simple carb?

 

[magman1]

i actually just read the nutritional label on dextrose, and it is 75 grams of carbs, and they are all sugar? is this normal? as i wana get bigger, i dont wana put 75 mg of sugar in me, regardless if it is right after i work out or not

 

[KIAN]

The reason you may see the word 'corn' on the bottle is because Dextrose is sometimes referred to as 'corn sugar'. It is a simple carbohydrate and is absobed easily into the body to provide a quick source of energy.

If you are weight training or undertaking physical activity which requires quick release energy, then mix 20-30 grams of dextrose with 350-700 ml of water 30 minutes prior to exercising.

20 grams of Dextrose equals
75 calories
18.5 carbs
18.5 of which are sugars

You should do a bit of reading on the types of 'sugars' so that you are not mislead as not all sugars are bad for you. The one you definitely want to avoid though is sucrose (table sugar).

 

[Blu Steel]

Simple carbs, dextrose, are what you want and need after a glycogen depleting workout to restore your muscles' glycogen stores. Bulking or cutting, postworkout nutrition is a necessity.

 

[wellbilt]

i do not think malto is a low gi carb \
i believe it spikes insulin just as dextrose will with is what you want post workout but not throughout the day unless your looking to grow your gut
stick to natural low gi carbs throughout the day and keep the dex and malt for post workout

 

[Blu Steel]

Agree with Wellbilt.

 

[Stryc-9]

Right, maltodextrin is digested only slightly slower than dextrose - but this slight difference is also why dextrose and maltodextrin make a good combo after heavy lifting (i.e., dextrose alone is a little bit too rapid in its digestion, and the maltodextrin slows things down by just the right degree).

 

[Slyder190]

Malto is high GI, despite being a complex carb. The same goes for other cabrs as well, the white potatoe being a good example.

 

[coeus]

^^ these guys have it right, malt is complex but is digested only a fraction of a second slower than glucose(dextrose).

I highly recommend reading this article:
http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/magazine/windowofopportunity.htm

Its an easy read that will give you volumes of insight into why you need maltodextrin and glucose postworkout.

Good luck!

 

[MikeMartial]

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....

 

[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