dextrose

[bicepflexed]

What is it exactly?

 

[Stryc-9]

Dextrose is nothing more than glucose sugar which is derived from good old corn starch....it has a high glycemic rating - meaning that it causes a rapid insulin spike - and is therefore a good post-workout carb choice....

 

[Complete Muscle]

bicepflexed - you can get answers to a lot of questions like this using the search button! I'm not trying to be an a** just a bit of friendly advice!

Stryc-9's being very gracious to answer this question w/o flaming!

 

[Necromaster]

I think there are alot more healthier approaches to dextrose\maltodextren. - it contains empty calories

You can always try a bowl of low sugar cerial like corn flakes with banna's.

 

[bicepflexed]

I currently drink 8 oz of OJ with glutamine, creatine and 400 mg of ALA mixed in postworkout. Is that a good start?

 

[Necromaster]

I am sure its ok. OJ isnt that great with creatine because it contains acid.

but I think other carbs may be a better choice. Get a glycemic index.

Dextrose is the same is whitebread belive it or not. Why not get something that tasts good. fatfree frozen yogurt, a bowl of special K with banna's.

 

[nclifter6feet6]

i dont think the oj is good at all post workout because it has too much table shugar. and that means tooooooo much fruictose. u only need some fruictose now and then in low amounts, but its terrible for post workout some theories say it inhibits glycogen storage so that is not good for post work out, alose fruictose goes straight to your liver glycogen not muscle glycogen. so just go for dextrose or and unsweetend cereal thats low in fiber with alot of processed quick digesting carbs

 

[nclifter6feet6]

in my opinion you should take most of your protien and most of your carbs post workout because thats really the only time your body really needs it. your body is begging to get repaired so shuvel in alot of protien and carbs and no fat

 

[bicepflexed]

I don't want to sound like a retard, Not that there is any thing wrong with that, but what kind of foods can I get dextrose from?

 

[moosecles]

ive asked this before but never got a straight answer i was told
50grams of dextrose equals to:

4 tablespoons or
10 teaspoons

is this correct? I'd really like to have this cleared up.

thanks guys

 

[Creatureofnight]

the dextrose i have from the protein factory is 1/3 cup - 160 cals
40 carbs
40 sugars


If you dont want dextrose as postworkout high gi carb, just choose another high gi carb. Although dextrose is the best ( its absorbed the fastest, due to its thin powder form) its not the be all, end all of high gi carbs. Ricke cakes,breakfast cereals and even honey will do the trick.

I advise against dairy and o.j. simply because both have low g.i ratings and poor at spiking insulin

 

[THE BOUNCER]

I currently drink 8 oz of OJ with glutamine, creatine and 400 mg of ALA mixed in postworkout. Is that a good start?

plus the acid in OJ will kill the effects of the glutamine and creatine. if you want fruit juice after you lift go with somthing along the lines of apple juice or cranapple.

 

[moosecles]

so can anyone clear up the 50g question?

what do you do to measure your 50gs of dextrose?

someone please

thanks

 

[FitnessFrk]

there is no problem with ingesting creatine with acidic juices. do some research on the Krebs Cycle and you will understand why.

 

[Creatureofnight]

i think fruit juices stink as a postworkout carb as does fruit. Most fruit juices dont have a terribley high GI so wont dont much for spiking insulin levels and fructose is inefficient at replacing glycogen loss within the muscle.

Im not sure on the GI of all gruit juices,but i know OJ and Apple juice both are modest to low on the Glycemic index. I would definately just opt for gatorade or any other premade carb/energy drink if your looking for convience.

As far as getting 50 grams of dextrose measured out, i suggest you get the nutritional label claims or a print out from whatever somapny you purchase it from.

 

[moosecles]

it comes in a bag, that says 400grams. if it was that simple i woudlnt ask bud


peace

 

[firstenrgy]

moosecles. I posted a mertic/standard conversion site under the diet board. This will help you convert it into teaspoons, ounces...
firstenrgy

 

[nclifter6feet6]

why do people keep thinking honey is good for post workout it sucks!!!! 50 percent fruictose!!! and its not high on the G I rating

 

[Madd Hatter]

Since this thread is here, I'll shoot out a dextrose question of my own.... When I was on creatine, I took roughly 50g of dextrose with it, post-workout. When I stopped the creatine, I stopped the dextrose. Should I still take dextrose post-workout every time regardless?

In the hour or two after a workout, I have a normal breakfast (cereal, milk, toast w/ peanut butter), usually some protein oatmeal, sometimes a small shake as well.

 

[FitnessFrk]

post workout carbs are essential to the recuperation process. they should always be consumed after training with weights even while on a cutting cycle.

the post workout protein drink should have a 1:3 ratio of protein to carbs using about 16-20 grams of whey and 75 grams of simple high GI/GR carbs like dextrose or maltodextrin. you can also put your creatine and glutamine in this drink as well.

 

[Complete Muscle]

...Should I still take dextrose post-workout every time regardless?

Yes. And protein. The reason being a meal rich in carbs AND protein consumed within 1 hour post-work out has been shown to elevate testosterone levels.