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Why not just sugar...?
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I use whole grains and complex carbs to accomplish this.
we consume enough sugar as it is, I don't agree that we should consume more purposely. for example, i once argued with a guy on here about salt, he told me that we need salt to survive... well trust me.. even if you avoid salt as much as possible its already in so many things we eat that it would be major overkill to purposely open a bag of salt and chug it. go out to any restaurant and order almost anything off the menu and you will consume enough salt to last you a week. sugar is the same way, even if you totally avoid it you will still end up consuming plenty of it... its in fruit, dairy, breads, etc etc.
we consume enough sugar as it is, I don't agree that we should consume more purposely. for example, i once argued with a guy on here about salt, he told me that we need salt to survive... well trust me.. even if you avoid salt as much as possible its already in so many things we eat that it would be major overkill to purposely open a bag of salt and chug it. go out to any restaurant and order almost anything off the menu and you will consume enough salt to last you a week. sugar is the same way, even if you totally avoid it you will still end up consuming plenty of it... its in fruit, dairy, breads, etc etc.
Dextrose and sucrose are almost identical.
The problem with maltodextrin is that is isn't very sweet, so you need MORE to accomplish the same flavoring. Seems pointless to me.
BIG BLAST uses dextrose and hydrolized rice syrup acts even more effectively in getting nutrients into the bloodstream. And being real sugars, it tastes great.
The problem with maltodextrin is that is isn't very sweet, so you need MORE to accomplish the same flavoring. Seems pointless to me.
BIG BLAST uses dextrose and hydrolized rice syrup acts even more effectively in getting nutrients into the bloodstream. And being real sugars, it tastes great.
very true. But I think the OP was strictly talking about Post Workout for an insulin spike. You can replenish glycogen with complex carbs too tho.
ryno9000
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Whole grains and complex carbs release insulin slow and steady, which is perfect throuhout the day. The ONLY time I think a spike is appropriately is right after workout - hence simple sugar, high glycemic rating.
agree. You wanna shuttle those nutrients in fast
Not sure I agree on it having identical effects. I personally use dextrose post workout but its my experience using it to increase endurance during mountain bike races that have me sold on it.
We've (me an others I ride with) have experienced first hand using different sugars prior an during races an rides. I had an increase of 5 miles to my ride using dextrose and everyone one else had same increases but with dextrose only.
Tho chemically and in theroy other sugars should do the job, Im only sticking to what my personal logs show me when ingesting 40g prior an 30g during ride. Nothing else came close to the results we got with pure dextrose. Worth the money in my opinion.
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We've (me an others I ride with) have experienced first hand using different sugars prior an during races an rides. I had an increase of 5 miles to my ride using dextrose and everyone one else had same increases but with dextrose only.
Tho chemically and in theroy other sugars should do the job, Im only sticking to what my personal logs show me when ingesting 40g prior an 30g during ride. Nothing else came close to the results we got with pure dextrose. Worth the money in my opinion.
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Brown sugar is just sucrose with molasses. I like it too, but not in fruity drinks.
i will sometimes have an organic peanut butter cup from the health food store after a workout, fruit, or protein bar. I see what you guys are saying about the insulin spike post workout and I don't disagree, I've actually argued with guys about that.. my only issue is HOW MUCH sugar is really needed to accomplish this.
unfortunately its hard to really know cause everyones bodies are so different.. this is a good discussion though and I hope to hear some more opinions. I'm all ears.
unfortunately its hard to really know cause everyones bodies are so different.. this is a good discussion though and I hope to hear some more opinions. I'm all ears.
CoBra666
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I just finished going over diabetics in class and if they are unconscious they are only supposed to be given a few sips of a sugary juice, a hard candy like a worthers or a Single piece of chocolate. Not an entire bar. The mouth will absorb the sugar it needs and in the case of helping someone who is sugar deficient that is all u need. I think it would just be an anatomy lesson on hyperglycemia to really figure it out.
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