Dextrose or Gatorade for pre & post workout? [Archive] - Anabolic Steroids

Mutant

03-04-2005, 02:52 AM

I am debating on wether or not to stay with Gatorade as my pre and post workout sugar, or to switch it over to pure dextrose. What do you all think?

Aboot

03-04-2005, 02:56 AM

For PWO, definitely use dextrose. For pre-workout I would just have a solid meal and forget the gatorade, it is unnecessary sugar.

Mutant

03-04-2005, 03:02 AM

So why is dextrose better than Gatorade if Gatoraid contains dextrose, sucrose, and electrolytes?

Aboot

03-04-2005, 03:05 AM

So why is dextrose better than Gatorade if Gatoraid contains dextrose, sucrose, and electrolytes?

PWO you want the maximum insulin spike possible. This is accomplished with pure dextrose.

BDTR

03-04-2005, 03:34 AM

Postworkout - dextrose
Pre workout, i have a decent amount of protien with an ultrafuel drink.

Mutant

03-04-2005, 03:54 AM

Thanks guys, I just ordered 22lb of Dextrose. I normally take my protein and babyfood combo a little while before workout, then 15 min before I throw in some Gatorade for simple sugars added with my creatine to get it in my system faster.

SplinterCell

03-04-2005, 08:55 AM

Thanks guys, I just ordered 22lb of Dextrose. I normally take my protein and babyfood combo a little while before workout, then 15 min before I throw in some Gatorade for simple sugars added with my creatine to get it in my system faster.

Out of curiosity, where did you buy your dex from

Mutant

03-04-2005, 01:06 PM

Out of curiosity, where did you buy your dex from

I got it from www.supplementdirect.com . I saw an ad in MD, and said OOO I should try dextrose, its cheap (10$ for 11 pounds). I hope they get it at allsports soon though.

Jantzen4k

03-04-2005, 01:09 PM

preworkout have a protein shake (with water) about 45mins before you lift.

nsa

03-04-2005, 05:48 PM

preworkout have a protein shake (with water) about 45mins before you lift.

A protein shake with some maltodextrin or maybe oatmeal.

Mutant

03-04-2005, 05:52 PM

Like I said above, I take babyfood-cerial with my shake. Its pure carbs added to my shake.

prolangtum

03-04-2005, 06:26 PM

To be honest, dextrose vs Gatorade is really splitting hairs. The difference in glycemic index will not make am impact on how much muscle you will gain, I guarntee you. Dextrose may be optimal, but dont sweat over it.

big_tone

03-05-2005, 01:48 AM

To be honest, dextrose vs Gatorade is really splitting hairs. The difference in glycemic index will not make am impact on how much muscle you will gain, I guarntee you. Dextrose may be optimal, but dont sweat over it.
difference won't be significant at all, agreed! :afro: