how many here use dextrose?

[RBtrucking4]

I have been trying to get some but i cant find it anywhere, gnc doesnt have it no where i have looked. Anyone know of a store that carries it cuz i really dont want to order it online. Also is it even worth going through the trouble to get or should i just stick with my protien?

 

[Chaddycakes]

Yes ,i use dextrose as well as maltodextrin in my pwo shake almost everyday. Its a good idea to supplement with it because it levels out your blood sugar after a hard workout which in turn turns your body from a catabolic state (muscle eating) to a anabolic state. I ordered 5 lbs of each at proteinfactory.com. I bought a little too much lol.
If you have done so allready check this link out. http://abcbodybuilding.com/windowofopportunity.php

 

[muchmass]

proteinfactory

trueprotein

MM

 

[Euphoric]

gatorade.

 

[kethnaab]

dextrose is insanely cheap and insanely useful with some whey mixed in water right after a workout.

I use maltodextrin, but it is annoying as hell. it's all clumpy and stuff. once i'm done with this jug, I'm done with it forever. gonna stick to straight dextrose. much easier.

 

[RBtrucking4]

Is fructose the same as dextrose?

 

[kethnaab]

no, they are completely different

fructose is NOT a good thing. you don't want that. you want glucose or dextrose.

 

[muchmass]

here is a good read about what is dextrose and what is Maltodextrin.

what is dextrose? what is maltodextrin?

 

[RBtrucking4]

just ordered some now all i need to know is how much should i take after a workout? I am 6-4 215lbs

 

[Chaddycakes]

half your lean mass in grams. So roughly 47g malto 47g dextrose