Dextrose or Gatorade for pre & post workout?

[Mutant]

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]

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

[Mutant]

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

[Aboot]

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]

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

[Mutant]

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]

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]

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]

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

[nsa]

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

A protein shake with some maltodextrin or maybe oatmeal.

[Mutant]

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

[prolangtum]

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]

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!