FONZ,HUCK,MACRO-ALA with insulin?

[ammon]

I am currently using slin post workout (12iu). I want to start supplementing with ALA as well. Is this a good idea, or is it pointless since ALA mimicks the effect of insulin. I was thinking that it might be beneficial to use along with it, just in case my glycogen stores are pretty full from previous carb meals in the day, as well as my post workout phosphagen (70g dextrose). Also, should I be taking it with my carb meals earlier in the day? The only carbs I am currently eating are old fashioned oats (120g/4 meals) If anyone else has an educated opinion, please respond!

 

[cbeaks]

I'd like to know this too. Since I am an insulin dependent diabetic I don't know if ALA will be beneficial to me

 

[SouthPawSE]

BUMP

 

[BiggerisBetter]

are you saying that your only eating 190g of carbs total in a day with 12iu of slin?

 

[ammon]

Yeah, 190g I guess...is that way too little? I'm trying to eat C/P before working out, then a post workout meal, then only essential fats and protein after that. If that's no good, please let me know!!!

 

[ammon]

I weigh 235 right now and I'm trying to at LEAST maintain this. My energy levels are good, and my strength is going up a little. If I need more cals IYO, or anyone elses, tell me. By the way, I actually stopped at 10iu post workout...if that makes any difference?

 

[Fonz]

ALA is a MUST when using Insulin.

It'll reduce the amount of fat you store in favour of more
nutrients being diverted to yoour muscle-cells.

See my sticky post up top. Same rationale applies to
people inj. insulin.

Fonz

 

[ammon]

Thanks Fonz!

I will be using it then right away! Now, as for my caloric intake, do you think the amount of Carbs in one day and the way I have them divided up is adequate, or do I need to use more since I am using slin?

 

[Fonz]

Thanks Fonz!

I will be using it then right away! Now, as for my caloric intake, do you think the amount of Carbs in one day and the way I have them divided up is adequate, or do I need to use more since I am using slin?

I have very little expertise w/ insulin usage so you'd be
better off asking somebody who uses it.

Fonz

 

[ammon]

Fair enough...thanks for the honesty since it really isn't anything to fuck around with...anyone else have some thoughts?