using CytoGainer as a post-workout while on a cut...

[sexy_animal]

I picked up a tub of CytoGainer to use as a post-workout drink while on a cut.

I'm wondering if this is a good idea.

From what I understand it's beneficial to consume a fair amount of complex carbs like maltodextrin after a workout to replenish the muscle glycogen stores, and some protein to start repairing the muscle.

1 serving of CytoGainer is 580 calories and contains:

79g of carbs
54g of protein
5g of fat

Is this too much stuff for a post workout? Would I be better off I only consumed 2/3rds of a serving of CytoGainer after working out?

It's also got 3g of creatine in it.

 

[nni]

not good for a cut. just use whey.

 

[sexy_animal]

not good for a cut. just use whey.

Could you please explain why?

 

[nni]

580 calories post workout is too much during a cut. take 1/2 a serving at most, but again, you can do without it if you are seriously cutting. if you do 1/2 a serving, make sure you compensate for it in your diet.

you dont want complex carbs pwo, simple carbs, malto while it claims to be complex behaves exactly like a simple carb (it is high gi).

 

[AKIRA]

I liked CytoGainer, but I wouldnt use it for a cut.

When I took it though, I never put in the serving size (4 scoops). Always 3. 4 was just asking me to make pudding.

 

[Hench]

Could you please explain why?

Because you will feel MUCH better eating those 600cals as opposed to drinking them.

Now, would this do you any harm on a cut? Probably not. But it would leave you feeling pretty hungry.

 

[sexy_animal]

I liked CytoGainer, but I wouldnt use it for a cut.

When I took it though, I never put in the serving size (4 scoops). Always 3. 4 was just asking me to make pudding.

What would you use for a post-workout shake while cutting?

 

[sexy_animal]

580 calories post workout is too much during a cut. take 1/2 a serving at most, but again, you can do without it if you are seriously cutting. if you do 1/2 a serving, make sure you compensate for it in your diet.

you dont want complex carbs pwo, simple carbs, malto while it claims to be complex behaves exactly like a simple carb (it is high gi).

I thought part of the reasoning for consuming maltodextrine after an intense workout is to bring your blood sugar back up. Am I wrong here?

 

[Hench]

not good for a cut. just use whey.

^^^I think this should answer you question.

 

[AKIRA]

What would you use for a post-workout shake while cutting?

I am cutting.

So I use whey.