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Simple sugars in post workout

jcxy

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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?
 
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
 
mr.cooper69 said:
Whey protein already maximizes the anabolic effects of insulin. No carbs necessary
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Details please!!!!!
 
IF guys seem to love just whey post wo but IF or not post workout is when I get my biggest carb intake
 
jcxy said:
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?
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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.
 
snagencyV2.0 said:
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.
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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?
 
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?
 
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