post workout supp question

[tjpatrick1987]

If you could only drink one shake as post workout drink.... would you drink gold standard whey or waxymaize carb powder? please state your factual information if you have any......

[<Raven>]

ummm both, together... Waxymaize and maltodextrin both are high impact carbs with a GI around 137. Taken PWO they give you a huge advantage in the absorption of nutrients and protein. Your PWO nutrition should contain carbohydrates for this reason...waxymaize and maltodextrin products basically take your PWO shake from a garden hose to a fire hose... PWO I have no idea why you would take waxymaize or any other high GI carb without protein. If you absolutely have to have only one, of course your protein is paramount.

I'm not a vet but thats my .02

[kalspic]

um... waxymaize is just carbs and gold standard is protien. i would add the two together or from what others have said take the waxymiaze 15 minutes before the protein.

[tjpatrick1987]

thanks for the input guys.... i have never taken a carb powder before but i have have been using whey as my pwo+ a real food source for carbs... been doing this for prolly 18 months and i have been plateaud for a while..... i was thinkin when i run out of whey , to switch up with a carbpowder+real food source of protein as pwo... mayb this will help me leap my hurdle...

[<Raven>]

I would stay with your whey PWO AND add the waxy or malto...real food sources of protein are preferred over supplementation throughout the day but from my understanding they will take some time to digest. If you take waxy or malto with a real food source you are defeating the purpose. The intent of the Carb spike provided with a GI of 137 is to deliver the maximum amount of nutrients when your muscles need them the most...immediately PWO. You need to stay with a quick delivery protein for this to work.

If you're concerned about cost then you can definitely work around it. Maltodextrin is cheaper than waxymaize and if you shop on line you should be able to get both a carb supplement and protein for a decent price. I asked the guys in a different thread about a website that allows you to custom mix your own powders in bulk. They also have very cheap prices on both maltodextrin and waxymaize. www.trueprotein.com. Like I said before I wouldn't label myself an expert but from my experience and nutritional understanding you need that quick shot of protein PWO...don't get rid of your whey.

If you're stuck in a plateau you may want to check out your training and diet with jamy or some of the other diet experts here. If you've been in a serious rut I doubt it would completely fall upon your shakes...especially if you've been consistent with your PWO whey.

[quaker48]

Surge from Biotest is all you need.