Destrose/Glucose vs Glycerol Monosterate

[Chemo]

Anyone think that the Glycerol is superior for post workout and or creatine loading purposes?

[Phedder]

Why would it be?

[tomsammce]

iv only ever used glycerol pre workout mixed wit red bull to mask the taste.

[Chemo]

Ive just heard glycerol was good for transporting nutrients, and hydration.

[Pseudonym]

It enhances the pump in a muscle, doesn't it? So I could understand that it might be good at pulling nutrients into the muscle at the same time. Makes sense to this layman, anyway! :nod:

[Oblix]

a.

[nate225]

Just to be the voice of doom I'll let you know that WADA have banned glycerol...... :nod:

Apparently can be used to mask other compounds, definately has an effect on kidneys, which I noticed when I used it for hyperhydration (using the protocol that was on Australian Institute of Sport website). Took a wee (excuse the bad pun) while to piss again!

[Chemo]

FFS really nate? Damn buzz kill :3

How long does it stay in the system? Ive heard fighters using it to re-hydrate after weighing in.

[nate225]

FFS really nate? Damn buzz kill :3

How long does it stay in the system? Ive heard fighters using it to re-hydrate after weighing in.

Bugger all I'd say. It was used with endurance athletes to hyperhydrate & avoid heat stress / dehydration. Fine balance between that and having to run / cycle with an extra few kilos of water.

I used it a few times after weigh ins (in 05-07 when it was not on WADA list). At 10am I'd weigh in at 99.5ish and by the time lifting started at 12 I'd be 103-104.

Couldn't see it staying in the system for long. Started pissing again by 4-5pm, but made it hard to do drug tests after a comp!!! :nod: