Does the source of the sugar for post workout matter?

digink · 08-30-2005, 09:19 PM

After drinking my protein shake after my workouts I have yet to find any dextrose so I just eat 1 cup of Cinnamon Toast Crunch to get some quick sugar. Does it matter that the sugar is coming from that?

All I really want to know is does this have any negative effects?

Thanks fellas!

Flex · 08-31-2005, 12:07 AM

No, that is not a good idea. There is no substitute for dextrose.

imraan47 · 08-31-2005, 12:11 AM

how much of dextrose should u be taking after training??

Tech · 08-31-2005, 01:01 AM

Heres an good article on post-workout drinks:

Part one: http://www.fitnessforoneandall.com/p...t/part_one.htm
Part two: http://www.fitnessforoneandall.com/p...t/part_two.htm

its long, but a good read. and it will answer many questions you may have.

Flex · 08-31-2005, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by imraan47

how much of dextrose should u be taking after training??

Depends on your weight and if your bulking or cutting. I'm on a bulk and I get 50 grams post workout, which is a lot.

mele421 · 08-31-2005, 01:44 AM

Where can I get dextrose from? And how is it beneficial to me?

mele421 · 08-31-2005, 01:50 AM

Doesn't potatoes contain dextrose?

mele421 · 08-31-2005, 01:57 AM

Ok...nvm. What's the best thing to eat after your workout. I eat a cup of rice and 2 tb of raisons.

Flex · 08-31-2005, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mele421

Where can I get dextrose from?

Online/local wine brewery.

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Originally Posted by mele421

And how is it beneficial to me?

Fastest GI carbs available, which is needed post workout.

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Originally Posted by mele421

Ok...nvm. What's the best thing to eat after your workout. I eat a cup of rice and 2 tb of raisons.

Shake that contains maltodextrin, dextrose, whey protein, and sodium.

mele421 · 08-31-2005, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Flex

And how is it beneficial to me?

Online/local wine brewery.

Fastest GI carbs available, which is needed post workout.

Shake that contains maltodextrin, dextrose, whey protein, and sodium.[/QUOTE]

Does a regular 100% Whey protein shake contain that?

Flex · 08-31-2005, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mele421

Does a regular 100% Whey protein shake contain that?

No.

mele421 · 08-31-2005, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Flex

No.

Do you know of any protein that contains them? Or, are they sold seperately?

Flex · 08-31-2005, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mele421

Do you know of any protein that contains them? Or, are they sold seperately?

Always sold seperately.

mele421 · 08-31-2005, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Flex

Always sold seperately.

Do you know if GNC might carry them?

LoudHoward · 08-31-2005, 06:14 AM

I have my Phosphagen creatine which has sugar in it.

Maxgain · 08-31-2005, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mele421

Do you know of any protein that contains them? Or, are they sold seperately?

Get them separate you will opay well over the odds for the 2 together

digink · 08-31-2005, 02:29 PM

I just ordered some Dextrose 5 min ago from BBing.com

$12.49 for 4lbs of NOW Dextrose.

Also flex, does it matter if I make my post workout shake of Dextrose & Whey or is it 100% nessescary to get the carbs from maltodextrine?

Thanks!

Flex · 08-31-2005, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by digink

I just ordered some Dextrose 5 min ago from BBing.com

$12.49 for 4lbs of NOW Dextrose.

Also flex, does it matter if I make my post workout shake of Dextrose & Whey or is it 100% nessescary to get the carbs from maltodextrine?

Thanks!

Maltodextrin is ofcourse 100% necessary, but you would be fine with just dextrose.

No mele, GNC does not carry it, and if they did they would charge $10 a pound.

digink · 08-31-2005, 04:51 PM

I would recommend getting the Dextrose at bodybuilding.com.

$3.25 for 2lbs.

I bought (2)2lbs for $6.50 and then $5.99 shipping. Not bad at all if you ask me.

I am going to try to get some Maltodextrin later on.

Flex · 08-31-2005, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by digink

I would recommend getting the Dextrose at bodybuilding.com.

$3.25 for 2lbs.

I bought (2)2lbs for $6.50 and then $5.99 shipping. Not bad at all if you ask me.

I am going to try to get some Maltodextrin later on.

You can find it even cheaper, such as www.1fast400.com

digink · 08-31-2005, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Flex

You can find it even cheaper, such as www.1fast400.com

**** $.50 cheaper for the exact same dextrose. I wish I would of known about that site before I ordered from BBing.com.

imraan47 · 08-31-2005, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Flex

Depends on your weight and if your bulking or cutting. I'm on a bulk and I get 50 grams post workout, which is a lot.

i am about 170 and bulking

imraan47 · 08-31-2005, 09:16 PM

bump....how much should i take?

digink · 08-31-2005, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by imraan47

bump....how much should i take?

bump, I would also like to know. I am 178lb and bulking.

Thanks

eli80cal · 08-31-2005, 11:59 PM

I switched over to maltodextrin and dextrose and have noticed good results. Less jitters post workout also.

digink · 09-01-2005, 06:37 PM

My Dextrose just arrived. 1 day and it was at my door which was pretty damn quick.. they must of sent it from a FL warehouse.

Anyways, I am going to start taking it today and I am going to start by using the 29.4g scoop from my ON Whey protein. Hopefully that will be enough for me to start off with it.

I currently weight about 177lbish, I am not 100% sure on how much your supposed to take but I am going to start it by just using my protein scoop and taking 29.4g of it post workout.

Flex · 09-02-2005, 01:11 AM

I'd start with about 30-35 grams of each if I was you.

digink · 09-02-2005, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Flex

I'd start with about 30-35 grams of each if I was you.

Good stuff, I have started with 30g of dextrose in water and whey.

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated!

Uriel · 09-02-2005, 06:53 PM

You don't realy *need* dextrose. All you need is some kind of high gi carb. Maltodextrin, maltose, hell, even sucrose will do (though it's not recommended because it has too much fructose, 1/2 of it to be precise, while the others are 100% glucose).

IMHO, between maltodextrin, maltose and dextrose, buy whichever is cheaper and easier to find.

Or you can just get it from real food. Back in the days when they didn't have fancy powders they ate good old meat and potatoes post workout. Never kept them from getting big.

seekinfo · 09-02-2005, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Uriel

You don't realy *need* dextrose. All you need is some kind of high gi carb. Maltodextrin, maltose, hell, even sucrose will do (though it's not recommended because it has too much fructose, 1/2 of it to be precise, while the others are 100% glucose).

IMHO, between maltodextrin, maltose and dextrose, buy whichever is cheaper and easier to find.

Or you can just get it from real food. Back in the days when they didn't have fancy powders they ate good old meat and potatoes post workout. Never kept them from getting big.

but also back in the day, they didt have the knowledge or the kind of body's that our 's produce in todays DAYS!