Thread: Dextrose and maltodextrin
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03-22-2007, 08:48 AM #1Junior Member
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Dextrose and maltodextrin
What exactly is maltodextrin I read that it has a high GI but is considered a complex carohydrate. I'm going to start taking dextrose or maltodextrin after my workout for an insulin spike but which one is better and how much should I take?
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Status: bulkingLast edited by asvt; 03-22-2007 at 11:31 AM.
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03-22-2007, 10:26 AM #2Originally Posted by asvt
Last edited by IronAdam; 03-22-2007 at 10:30 AM.
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03-22-2007, 11:55 AM #3
That is old news. Many bb's are taking powered oats or bananas with there shakes pwo. Taking 60 grams of pure refined sugar in one drink is unhealthy and not scientifically proven to build muscle any more then taking in quality carbs after workout.
The Magazines and crap may tell you to drink 60+ grams of pure refined sugar but common sense should tell you otherwise.
I must add that dextrose has been shown to increase creatine uptake. Not worth weakening you receptors IMO.
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03-22-2007, 12:00 PM #4
Theres definately no substitute for quality carbs from real foods, but dex and malto do have their place. Like whey protein (inferior to real food) which is super convenient.
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03-22-2007, 12:20 PM #5Originally Posted by IronAdam
or if a diabetic is having a attack from low blood sugar.
Whey has been proven to increase muscle growth before and after WO and to be overall healthy. Any doctor would tell you that 60+ grams of pure refined sugar in one drink, practiced religiously is unhealthy. Your analogy logically just doesn’t work.
The problem is that if you are spiking your insulin all the time with dex/malto you decrease your insulin sensitivity. Now when you eat oats and quality carbs you won’t get as much benefit, which in turn will overall lessen you highest potential for muscle growth.
Dex/malto will increase creatine uptake but at what risk. IMO it is not worth it.Last edited by GrowingMuscle; 03-22-2007 at 12:31 PM.
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03-22-2007, 12:28 PM #6
I think everybody should consider switching from Dex/malto to powdered oats. I believe you will have better results and you will feel a lot better after the shake, unless you enjoy the sugar high and crash.
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03-22-2007, 03:27 PM #7Originally Posted by GrowingMuscle
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03-22-2007, 03:29 PM #8Originally Posted by GrowingMuscle
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03-22-2007, 05:10 PM #9Originally Posted by IronAdam
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03-23-2007, 07:21 AM #10Junior Member
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For my post workout meal I have 2 1/2 scoops protein (47g) and will do 50g dextrose I usually have WW pasta aswell. Can I eat the pasta at the same time or should I wait 30mins before eating to allow the dextrose to do it's thing.
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03-23-2007, 07:27 AM #11
I'd wait 30-40 minutes after the pwo shake to eat your PPWO meal. You need to give the whey time to digest before you shovel down more protein.
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