arginine question

[juggernaut]

Why does arginine need to be taken on an empty stomach?

 

[40-yard dash_2]

Why does arginine need to be taken on an empty stomach?

IMO and experiences with powder forms of Arginine, I do not see why it has to be taken on an empty stomach. I guess some people would say that it inhibits digestion and absorption, but our bloodstream is already full of glucose and many many other molecules from metabolism, so I just do not see where it really matters taking it on an empty stomach as opposed to a full one. Just digestion time would differ, obviously because of the food.

 

[juggernaut]

what about those who need to take it in the AM before a 330 am workout???

 

[40-yard dash_2]

what about those who need to take it in the AM before a 330 am workout???

Get up 35-45 minutes before your workout and take the Creatine and Arginine. Then, what your going to have to do is 20 minutes later, either start sipping on BCAA's pre, during, and post workout, or down a whey shake before the workout. You absolutely cannot lift while being in a fasted state, because then your body goes through gluconeogenesis where it converts the amino acid Alanine----->Pyruvate----->Glucose energy. This obviously burns muscle tissue in order to do so. So never lift weights or perform cardio in a fasted state.

 

[juggernaut]

thanks for a good answer!

 

[juggernaut]

i was actually thinking of throwing a blender whey, cream of wheat and some splenda and having some quick carbs for working out. Yes?

 

[40-yard dash_2]

i was actually thinking of throwing a blender whey, cream of wheat and some splenda and having some quick carbs for working out. Yes?

Sure, that is fine. Your talking about 20 minutes or so before your workout, correct? Not sure if you care, but Cream of Wheat is a high GI carb. Some guys don't like them pre-workout, but I was just stating it to you. Everyone has different views.

 

[juggernaut]

right twenty before my workout. I should do oats huh?

 

[40-yard dash_2]

right twenty before my workout. I should do oats huh?

Personally, I would, but if you want Cream of Wheat, then go that route.

 

[juggernaut]

nah youre right. I'll go with that.