Table sugar to create insulin "spike" ?

[GearHeaded]

don't use table sugar. it contains fructose which doesn't do shit for muscle glycogen. use dextrose or some other high molecular weight carb source like amleopectin.
or keep it simple, just eat a white bagel with your post workout protein shake. heck even a pop tart will do the trick

[tharris50]

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don't use table sugar. it contains fructose which doesn't do shit for muscle glycogen. use dextrose or some other high molecular weight carb source like amleopectin.
or keep it simple, just eat a white bagel with your post workout protein shake. heck even a pop tart will do the trick

I've used pop tarts as well but mt favorite things is gummy bears..i remember years ago down at the Arnold classic in Ohio I was working out at metro fitness where the pros go. Wont name names but I witnessed guys passing around funny bears, skittles and Oreo cookies after their workout! I don't like oreos or skittles so I went w the gummys, lol

[GearHeaded]

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I've used pop tarts as well but mt favorite things is gummy bears..i remember years ago down at the Arnold classic in Ohio I was working out at metro fitness where the pros go. Wont name names but I witnessed guys passing around funny bears, skittles and Oreo cookies after their workout! I don't like oreos or skittles so I went w the gummys, lol

thats funny.
but keep in mind (guys viewing this thread), one reason these guys are passing around the 'sugar' like that may be because they need it because they are taking exogenous insulin. I do the same thing when I take insulin pre and post workout. but instead of using gummy bears I simply use Amleopectin in the form of a drink

[Realgear1226]

So if I order some dextrose from Amazon, (unless you say their dextrose is junk). How many grams do you recommend and pre or post workout?

[GearHeaded]

So if I order some dextrose from Amazon, (unless you say their dextrose is junk). How many grams do you recommend and pre or post workout?

I wouldn't take it pre workout. you should have some carbs in your pre-workout meal an hour before workout anyways.. then use 20+ grams of dextrose during your workout (with EAA's and creatine) , then take another 20-40g about 40 mins after your workout with a whey protein isolate.

[Realgear1226]

Awesome sounds good. I appreciate the info.