Problems with post workout shake (carbs) ???

[vtec96]

I am currently taking about 65grms of carbs 45g dextrose and 20 maltodextrose... along with 28g of protein. This is the first time I have taken these type of carbs post workout. Previousley I was using fructose (fruits)!!

Now that Im using these, I seem to get a small cramp/upset stomach about 10 mins after drinking this shake? It last for about 30-45 mins. I know its spiking my insulin which im not used to but not sure why the cramp. Never had one before! I drink one gal of water/day and immediatley after this shake.

Today I noticed that my stool was loose, not normal, (whcih I just concluded happens everytime the day after this shake)! Seems like I am not digesting these carbs well? I am thinking of replacing the dex with all maltodextrin, no dextrose to see if it helps the problem.

Anyone else have any probs with this much dextrose post workout?

 

[the nature boy]

hmmm. 65 grams is a lot, but that shouldn't mess with your stomach.

Have you tried a different post workout supp?

Maybe you're on to something, the mal or the dex might be messing with you. I'm lactose intolerant, lastose being a milk sugar.

Also you might want to just try that postworkout shake on a non workout day to see if it still bothers you.

 

[vtec96]

Thanks, I also thought it was alot since i was just taking about 30 g before. This is the first and only post workout drink I have tried with these type and amout of carbs.... This is supposed to help with the insulin spike and the protein absorbtion! But the dextrose seems to be too much. I dont drink any soda or other refined sugars throughout the day.

I will try to replace the dextrose with maltodextrin? Maybe this will help?

 

[the nature boy]

Thanks, I also thought it was alot since i was just taking about 30 g before. This is the first and only post workout drink I have tried with these type and amout of carbs.... This is supposed to help with the insulin spike and the protein absorbtion! But the dextrose seems to be too much. I dont drink any soda or other refined sugars throughout the day.

I will try to replace the dextrose with maltodextrin? Maybe this will help?

see I can't tell you what to do except experiement, because everyone is different. just keep experiementing, with the maldex alone. eventually you'll find out what's causing the stomach distress.

good luck.

 

[vtec96]

true.. Thanks Nature Boy... Actually I placed a new order today for a new mix... with only Maltodex.. .and only about 38g instead of 65! Will see what happens....... Like you said have to experiment and Trial and Error

 

[dito]

Im not sure if you guys have seen this or not yet. But it might be helpfull.http://www.avantlabs.com/issue5/pre_post_workout_nutrition.htm Its about pre/ post workout nutrition.

 

[110%]

i take 75 grams postworkout and have never had a problem.

 

[riskybizz007]

I take 50-75g of dextrose post workout w/ 50g whey. Trick to avoid that stomach upset is to drink the shake slowly. If you start chugging it you'll definately get a stomach ache. 1g of Ginger root also helps a great deal.

 

[vtec96]

riskybizz, I usually take about 5-7 mins drinking it... but the Ginger sounds like a good idea. Should I take it before or after the shake for best results?
Also how much ginger do you take daily? With every meal?

Thanks,

 

[riskybizz007]

5 min. seems kinda short to me. I take my time and sip it, if you put it in the blender you're drinking all those suds and bubbles which cause a hella lot of gas and eventually stomach aches. If you can avoid the blender it would be better.

About the ginger root, i take 1g w/ the shake, same time.