Wots ur opinion?

[INSPECTOR64]

Wota you guys rekon...Do i mix my maltodextrose in with my protein shake afta my workout or have it seperately b4 my shake or does it really make any differance at all???

[Pure]

Just mix it with your shake dude, it shuttles the protein directly to the muscles

[Dumbelldog]

Just mix it with your shake dude, it shuttles the protein directly to the muscles

Agreed.

[samoan_muscle]

Just mix it with your shake dude, it shuttles the protein directly to the muscles

Agreed.

Disagreed...

Insulin shuttles nutrients to your muscles not the maltodextrin. Maltodextrin post-workout will spike your insulin levels to be able to achieve this...

I would say take your maltodextrin immediately after your w-out and your protein shake 15mins later.

[Pseudonym]

I would say take your maltodextrin immediately after your w-out and your protein shake 15mins later.

That's what I used to do, but I've been lazy recently. You obviously think it's worthwhile though? How long does it take for the glucose/maltodextrin to translate into an insulin spike?

[ScottHenry]

Is glucose and maltodextrin the same thing?

[Dumbelldog]

Is glucose and maltodextrin the same thing?

No glucose is a simplier sugar faster, infact the fastest acting.

[shane]

Would glucose be ok to take straight after training then take a protien shake

[Dumbelldog]

Yip, if you are using creatine, mix that in with it and then the protein shake a little later as Samoan muscle suggested.

[ngapuhi strong]

is dextrose the same thing as glucose

[Dumbelldog]

Sugars are a type of carbohydrate. They are more readily convertible into energy than any other food. In fact, simple sugars need almost no digesting - they can enter the bloodstream immediately. Diabetics suffering from a hypoglycemic episode (low blood glucose levels) can be quickly stabilized with boiled sweets or sugar.

Sugars are Simple Carbohydrates

All carbohydrates are made up of units of sugar ("saccharride"). Carbohydrates containing only one unit of sugar (called "monosaccharides") or two sugar units of sugar (called "disaccharides") are known as "simple sugars" or "simple carbohydrates."

Table 1. Composition of Carbohydrate Sugars

Type of Carbohydrate Molecular Contents

Monosaccharides

Glucose (basic sugar unit) 1 molecule of glucose

Fructose (fruit sugar) 1 molecule of fructose

Galactose (derived from lactose) 1 molecule of galactose

Disaccharides

Sucrose (table sugar) 1 molecule of glucose + 1 molecule of fructose

Maltose (malt sugar) 2 molecules of glucose

Lactose (milk sugar) 1 molecule of galactose + 1 molecule of glucose

Sugars are High Glycemic Index Foods

The classification of carbs into "simple" or "complex carbs" has been superceded by the Glycemic Index, which rates carbs according to their effect on blood-glucose levels. Most sugars or sugary carbohydrates (except fructose, or fruit sugar) are classified as high-glycemic-index foods and should (for best effects on blood-sugar and insulin sensitivity) be eaten in moderation - preferably in combination with low glycemic index foods.

Sugars in Processed Food

Sugars or "simple carbs" are one of the most common ingredients in processed food. In fact, about half our sugar consumption comes from 'invisible' sugars inside foods (rather than sugar we add), the main sugar-carb culprits being sodas, cakes, cookies and candy.

[Dumbelldog]

Definition of Dextrose

Dextrose: Better known today as glucose, this sugar is the chief source of energy in the body. Glucose is chemically considered a simple sugar. It is the main sugar that the body manufactures. The body makes glucose from all three elements of food, protein, fat and carbohydrates, but in largest part from carbohydrates. Glucose serves as the major source of energy for living cells. It is carried to each cell through the bloodstream. The cells cannot, however, use the glucose without the help of insulin. When sampled in blood, glucose is tested in transit.