[imraan47]

hey

wondering wht u would want to take dextrose to spike the insulin levels post workout and not anyother times? thanks

[fahad]

if u spik your insulin level in the middle of no where besides in the post workout, u will moast likley get fat...

[Flex]

Originally Posted by fahad

if u spik your insulin level in the middle of no where besides in the post workout, u will moast likley get fat...

Yeah basically, there really is no reason to spike your insulin levels at any other time of the day.

[Felipeop]

So getting some sugar after workout is good? And as workout you mean cardio and lifting or just lifting?

[JDF]

You have a "window of opportunity" about 90 minutes post workout where your muscles will soak up nutrients like a sponge. The theory behind taking dextrose or any other simple sugar is to take advantage of this. Your glycogen (complex sugar stored in muscle and liver) is low post workout, especially in the muscle(s) you have just trained. The dextrose helps recovery and raises insulin which is the hormone responsible for removing sugar from the bloodstream. It makes cells receptive to receiving sugar. In theory this helps recovery, strength for the next workout and helps give your muscle a fuller appearance. It is often combined with creatine to help the cratine be absorbed more effectively. Make sense?

[imraan47]

^...makes sence and ur explanation was wht i was looking for. so u want to tell me that u should take creatine and dextrose together?>

[Flex]

Originally Posted by imraan47

^...makes sence and ur explanation was wht i was looking for. so u want to tell me that u should take creatine and dextrose together?>

Spoon down 10 grams of creatine monohydrate while taking your PWO shake that includes dextrose. Good post JDF.

[imraan47]

flex wht did u mean by good JDF?

[imraan47]

oh ya...how comes when i take creatine monohydrate i dont see any results. well compared to taking the creatine like XXX cell, krush, and those types of creatine products. i know they also contain creatine mono. but also have other stuff with it.

[Diesel]

Originally Posted by imraan47

oh ya...how comes when i take creatine monohydrate i dont see any results. well compared to taking the creatine like XXX cell, krush, and those types of creatine products. i know they also contain creatine mono. but also have other stuff with it.

just my opinion, but my first cycle of creatine was good, just what i expected. but, every cycle after that, not too much has happened.

[digink]

Originally Posted by Diesel

just my opinion, but my first cycle of creatine was good, just what i expected. but, every cycle after that, not too much has happened.

I have yet to do a cycle with creatine but my brother did and his 1st time he got great results from it.

But ya Imraan dextrose PWO with some protein is what I do.

I put in about 40g of protein and 45g of dextrose into water and drink it post workout. Kinda makes you feel a little less drained also.