Simple sugars in post workout

[jcxy]

If simple sugars are key for a robust insulin spike post workout, as I'm sure many of us have heard, then why do so many post-workout protein/creatine recovery products have low or zero simple carbs?

Is whey protein a sufficient trigger for a strong insulin secretion, or should I add some simple carbs into my post workout protein shake for better results?

[hvactech]

the post shake should spike in its self, unless you are fully depleted i dont see the need to add simple sugars with that being said i had good results using slinshot with simple carbs post workout

[Jay888999]

post workout,i have a juice and a protein shake..45 mins later a meal with a strachy carb.usually potato

[mr.cooper69]

Whey protein already maximizes the anabolic effects of insulin. No carbs necessary

[FL3X MAGNUM]

Whey protein already maximizes the anabolic effects of insulin. No carbs necessary

Details please!!!!!

[FL3X MAGNUM]

IF guys seem to love just whey post wo but IF or not post workout is when I get my biggest carb intake

[Jay888999]

post workout is when I get my biggest carb intake

Thats the ideal time,i believe.

[snagencyV2.0]

If simple sugars are key for a robust insulin spike post workout, as I'm sure many of us have heard, then why do so many post-workout protein/creatine recovery products have low or zero simple carbs?

Is whey protein a sufficient trigger for a strong insulin secretion, or should I add some simple carbs into my post workout protein shake for better results?

of course you'll get different stances on this issue..diffrent theories and diffrent preferences abound.
explains why a great many products as you mention tout low/no sugar.
but - that is a bit misleading as well, because while some of these products claim to be low, they contain that hidden catch-phrase "glucose polymers" which is simply maltodextrin, and malto actually has a higher GI than dextrose.
my own preference is to keep insulin levels stable as possible thruout the day..but i will consume the majority of my simple carbs following training in regular protocol (ie not training for a show etc).
try it both ways yourself, and make your own decision on what works for you.

[Jay888999]

of course you'll get different stances on this issue..diffrent theories and diffrent preferences abound.
explains why a great many products as you mention tout low/no sugar.
but - that is a bit misleading as well, because while some of these products claim to be low, they contain that hidden catch-phrase "glucose polymers" which is simply maltodextrin, and malto actually has a higher GI than dextrose.
my own preference is to keep insulin levels stable as possible thruout the day..but i will consume the majority of my simple carbs following training in regular protocol (ie not training for a show etc).
try it both ways yourself, and make your own decision on what works for you.

I have heard that Cinamon extract or some sort of Conamon can help with keeping insulin levels stable.

i may be off,but pretty sure t has some effect on insulin.

Is this true?

[snagencyV2.0]

I have heard that Cinamon extract or some sort of Conamon can help with keeping insulin levels stable.

i may be off,but pretty sure t has some effect on insulin.

Is this true?

cinnamon does help improve insulin resistance, yes.

[boogyman]

I have been eating a banana with my shake post workout lately. Not sure how much benefit I have been getting from it, but I seem to "bounce back" after a tough training session faster. Maybe the potassium along with the carbs?

[Jay888999]

cinnamon does help improve insulin resistance, yes.

TY..

[mr.cooper69]

Details please!!!!!

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21131864

The biphasic postworkout insulin spike consists of a former portion that acts independently of carbohydrate intake.