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Sassy69
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Personally I don't use dextrose. At the moment I don't do any of the PW shake business either. Just eat real food. Somewhere on here there's an article that says women don't benefit from dextrose like guys.
Dextrose is basically just a really simple carb that can be quickly absorbed, as you would want post workout to help replace the glycogen you burned up. You might be able to get it at a GNC of a health food store (powder form) but I recall the one time I went looking for it I ended up ordering on line..
You can google it to get more info.
Dextrose is basically just a really simple carb that can be quickly absorbed, as you would want post workout to help replace the glycogen you burned up. You might be able to get it at a GNC of a health food store (powder form) but I recall the one time I went looking for it I ended up ordering on line..
You can google it to get more info.
Oh BAH, I think it is overrated. Maltodextrin is also recommended.
Basically, Dext and Malto are very simple sugars that get absorbed into your muscle quickly PWO. They are *supposed* to help with recovery and growth.
I say "bah" because I tried it and didn't notice a damn bit of difference.
I vote go with a protein source PWO and you will be fine. Either a shake or real food. You can always try it and see, but I do NOT do carbs PWO. I read a similar things as Sassy - that women do not benefit from simple carbs PWO as much as men. I'll see if I can find it.
I NOW brand has some, check out www.dpsnutrition.com for some, or your local supp store, like Sassy said.
Basically, Dext and Malto are very simple sugars that get absorbed into your muscle quickly PWO. They are *supposed* to help with recovery and growth.
I say "bah" because I tried it and didn't notice a damn bit of difference.
I vote go with a protein source PWO and you will be fine. Either a shake or real food. You can always try it and see, but I do NOT do carbs PWO. I read a similar things as Sassy - that women do not benefit from simple carbs PWO as much as men. I'll see if I can find it.
I NOW brand has some, check out www.dpsnutrition.com for some, or your local supp store, like Sassy said.
nsashbl01
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My gf and I have talked quite a bit about this subject. I think that everyone needs to experiment to see what works best for them. I personally get sore as hell if I don't take simple carbs post. It doesn't matter for me though. I can eat or drink anything that spikes my insulin and I'm fine. I've tried it all and seen zero difference. I do think too many people take carbs in after a wimpy workout. People at my gym will not even break a sweat and then they chug a post shake? My gf's trainer never, ever eats simple carbs. She's 50yrs old and less than 7%bf year round. My gf does drink a post shake and she's maybe 8%. Gotta try both schools of thought and see what works best.
