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    dextrose, do i need it?

    just wondering if dextrose is only for someone who lifts hardcore weight, or is it for everyone.. i just dont want to put this in my post workout shake and worry that maybe im eating sugar for no point.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HiFi
    just wondering if dextrose is only for someone who lifts hardcore weight, or is it for everyone.. i just dont want to put this in my post workout shake and worry that maybe im eating sugar for no point.


    Uhhh.... it's for everyone dude. If you lift, you need Glucose PWO to replenish your glycogen levels. If you are worried about taking in too much sugar/carbs, take in a lower ammount.

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    Is this also what glutamine is for, or no? When should glutamine be taken?

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    so this isnt like pure sugar.. essentially its just like eating carbs?

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    Quote Originally Posted by HiFi
    so this isnt like pure sugar.. essentially its just like eating carbs?


    Dextrose is pure sugar... however your muscles will use it immediately PWO = No fat storage. Just make sure you don't use too much dextrose if your work outs aren't that intense. If you don't work out hard keep the dextrose ammounts lower. Remember this also, PWO = 2:1 ratio of carbs to protein.


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    so can table sugar be used if dexetrose is not availble?

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    Quote Originally Posted by HiFi
    just wondering if dextrose is only for someone who lifts hardcore weight, or is it for everyone.. i just dont want to put this in my post workout shake and worry that maybe im eating sugar for no point.

    It's for everone mate, I use it in my whey before bed as I am trying to gain a bit of fat.

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    Table sugar is not the same.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SwoleCat
    Table sugar is not the same.

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    Glucose is that same right ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ANABOLIX2
    Glucose is that same right ?
    No.

    But corn sugar is the same as dextrose
    Last edited by usualsuspect; 04-07-2004 at 03:18 PM.

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