Is dextrose a must?

[Vvitto]

When you mix your protein powder?

Why?

How much dextrose do you use in a protein shake?

 

[ZECH]

Only if you wish to achieve a post workout insulin spike.

 

[Vvitto]

Originally posted by dg806
Only if you wish to achieve a post workout insulin spike.

Done we all need that?

 

[oaktownboy]

you don't need it per say, but it really helps if you are looking to create an unsulin spike after ur workouts.

 

[Vvitto]

Originally posted by oaktownboy
you don't need it per say, but it really helps if you are looking to create an unsulin spike after ur workouts.

So why almost everyone uses dextrose mixed with protein powder afre w/o?

I dont use dextrose adn i was wondering if I really need it ..

 

[LAM]

maltodextrin is sufficient

 

[ZECH]

Originally posted by Vvitto
Done we all need that?

Not if you are on a cut. You will not want all the sugar!

 

[Testosterone]

Dextrose is ABSOLUTE MUST after intense workout.
Your depleted glycogen stores must be replenished IMMEDIATELY.
So does your muscles with QUICK AMINO ACIDS. Try stacking Whey Protein with dextrose for best results.
Also stack Dextrose with BCAA's (Universal BCAA's Stack Powder) for best results.

 

[NJ-Surfer]

another option is to drink a glass of grape juice along with your whey protein immediatley after your workout!!

 

[Twin Peak]

Originally posted by Testosterone
Dextrose is ABSOLUTE MUST after intense workout.
Your depleted glycogen stores must be replenished IMMEDIATELY.
So does your muscles with QUICK AMINO ACIDS. Try stacking Whey Protein with dextrose for best results.
Also stack Dextrose with BCAA's (Universal BCAA's Stack Powder) for best results.

This is generally correct. I'd not recommend it however for someone with endomorpic tendencies, unless s/he were bulking. Endomorphs are protected from catabolism, generally speaking, so could get away with just whey post-workout and would not want the extra calories.

NJ -- grape juice is not nearly as beneficial. Grape juice is mostly sucrose which will preferentially refill liver glycogen. We want to refill muscle glycogen. Thus glucose is the best source since it preferentially refills muscle glycogen.

Dextrose and maltodextrine are forms of glucose.

 

[oaktownboy]

How much dextrose and maltodextrin do u need after ur workout? what's the ratio for bodyweight to gram of dextrose?also, can u buy this in the grovery store?

 

[hustler11]

is it okay just to have dextrose? and not maltodextrin? i get the dextrose from gatorade powder

 

[naturalguy]

Originally posted by hustler11
is it okay just to have dextrose? and not maltodextrin? i get the dextrose from gatorade powder

Your gatorade powder would work fine.

Just to add, the dextrose and insulin spike also help to drive nutrients such as creatine and glutamine into the muscles as well, this would be the perfect time to take them.