Dextrose formula

**mikeh40+** · 04-16-2009, 12:51 PM

found this on a search today about finding your correct amount of carbs or dextrose in this case post workout,, is this correct guys??

here is what the formula says to do

take your lbs divide with 2. than that number X 0.5
that is how much u need dextrose.

JNB · 04-16-2009, 01:02 PM

Seems right for me. I'm 210 and using that formula gives 52.5 grams of dextrose. I've always heard that the general rule is 50 grams, at least that's what I've been going by.

**mikeh40+** · 04-16-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JNB

Seems right for me. I'm 210 and using that formula gives 52.5 grams of dextrose. I've always heard that the general rule is 50 grams, at least that's what I've been going by.

ok, thats 1 for yes,, if everyone agrees then i`ll make a dextorse thread and post the info with the formula along with it, thanks for the reply

<3Frosty · 04-16-2009, 01:37 PM

I have heard that you should start relatively low (around 30 grams) and increase up to 90 grams post workout over a 3-6 week span.

I dont know much about recommendations for the amount of dextrose to use. Never came across any research mentioning how much.

**mikeh40+** · 04-16-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by <3Frosty

I have heard that you should start relatively low (around 30 grams) and increase up to 90 grams post workout over a 3-6 week span.

I dont know much about recommendations for the amount of dextrose to use. Never came across any research mentioning how much.

i guess i have not heard of anything about easing up to the amounts, dont see any need reason since its just a simple carb, and you body really does not need to get adjusted to the increase, its more about the amount vs. your body weight i believe

Big MuMbO jUmBo · 04-16-2009, 02:18 PM

i have heard what your talking about mike from couple of different sources......

**mikeh40+** · 04-16-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Big MuMbO jUmBo

i have heard what your talking about mike from couple of different sources......

so your saying the formula is correct bro?

deLeo · 04-16-2009, 04:00 PM

i think there is more involved to get an exact amount. amount of muscle mass vs bodyfat and body type are two that come to mind first but as a general rule of thumb i think the formula is correct

lilnickyp · 04-16-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeh40+

found this on a search today about finding your correct amount of carbs or dextrose in this case post workout,, is this correct guys??

here is what the formula says to do

take your lbs divide with 2. than that number X 0.5
that is how much u need dextrose.

Or you could just divide by 4, mathematically its the exact same

musclemaniac uk · 04-16-2009, 04:28 PM

I think a persons insulin sensitivity is also a factor that needs to be considered. May I ask where you got this info from? I only ask because it would be an interesting read and possibly a future sticky.

sshorty · 04-16-2009, 11:15 PM

I remember reading this in another thread on bbd. so i believe this to be correct.

**mikeh40+** · 04-16-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sshorty

I remember reading this in another thread on bbd. so i believe this to be correct.

ok so far were up to 2 positive replies on the yes issue of the formula.. thanks for your input bro

**Moro** · 04-17-2009, 06:20 AM

Im 173 and without this ive been taking in 48, the formula says 43 so yea ill vouch for it

**mikeh40+** · 04-17-2009, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Moro

Im 173 and without this ive been taking in 48, the formula says 43 so yea ill vouch for it

thanks for the feedback moro...

Big MuMbO jUmBo · 04-17-2009, 10:49 AM

ya it works out to what i thought i should be having so to me it makes perfect sence!

stalion · 04-17-2009, 11:03 AM

seems good im 190lb right now and it gave me 47.5

**chrispghmuscle** · 04-17-2009, 11:23 AM

Yeah mike Im 180 and I'm taking like 52 or so,,,so yeah you got my vote.. or thumbs up buddy

Big MuMbO jUmBo · 04-17-2009, 11:28 AM

i recently heard the dextrose isn't the best for after workout because of the size of the molucule.....either too big or too small.....cant remember but have recently heard that maxy waize is superior.....now this is according to Dave Palumbo so i guess everyone is different but he says dextrose is best before a workout......either way im gonna try his carbolyze after im done my dextrose just to compare

<3Frosty · 04-17-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Big MuMbO jUmBo

i recently heard the dextrose isn't the best for after workout because of the size of the molucule.....either too big or too small.....cant remember but have recently heard that maxy waize is superior.....now this is according to Dave Palumbo so i guess everyone is different but he says dextrose is best before a workout......either way im gonna try his carbolyze after im done my dextrose just to compare

So he has a product that is a competitor with dextrose, and he is saying dextrose isnt the best post-workout?

Looking at the prices of dextrose vs other post-workout carbs, it is the cheapest by far.

Big MuMbO jUmBo · 04-17-2009, 02:29 PM

no no his isn't dextrose it has maxy waize and other things in it....i havent made up my mind yet i just wanna compare the two.....but so far since i been using dextrose i have noticed much fuller muscles and more size gains also

<3Frosty · 04-17-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Big MuMbO jUmBo

no no his isn't dextrose it has maxy waize and other things in it....i havent made up my mind yet i just wanna compare the two.....but so far since i been using dextrose i have noticed much fuller muscles and more size gains also

You clearly misunderstood me. His product is a competitor to the supplement known as dextrose... I know his product doesnt have dextrose, which is why he is ripping on it for post-workout use. He has a directly competing product...

**mikeh40+** · 04-18-2009, 04:47 AM

ok guys were getting off topic here, all i wanted to know was if the formula was correct, not the comparison of dextrose vs. waxy maize, thats a whole different topic guys,

Big MuMbO jUmBo · 04-18-2009, 10:39 AM

my bad.......

**mikeh40+** · 04-18-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Big MuMbO jUmBo

my bad.......

your forgivin grasshopper,, hahaa

<3Frosty · 04-18-2009, 12:00 PM

Mike40 crackin the whip ITT

**mikeh40+** · 04-19-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by <3Frosty

Mike40 crackin the whip ITT

lol,, whip it whip it good,,

<3Frosty · 04-19-2009, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeh40+

lol,, whip it whip it good,,

Hey, quit getting sidetracked...

Famine · 04-20-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by musclemaniac uk

I think a persons insulin sensitivity is also a factor that needs to be considered. May I ask where you got this info from? I only ask because it would be an interesting read and possibly a future sticky.

I hope this is on topic enough...don't want to get whipped by Mike...

I think there may be something to Musclemaniac's statement. I weigh 215 right now, and my bro weighs 185. We both are currently taking 50g. I get all nimbly bimbly bouncing off the walls, while my bro just chills out from 50g.

davodavo · 04-21-2009, 04:22 AM

sorry for the sidetrack
but is there a specific brand of dextrose i should buy
thanks

**Moro** · 04-21-2009, 10:04 AM

its all the same bro