For those that utilize carbs pre/intraworkout, do you think we’re overthinking or spending too much on “designer” carbs (ie, HBCD, Karbolyn, etc)?
I train first thing in the morning, and over the last few months, I’ve been utilizing a carbohydrate powder typically split between pre and intra (~50g in total... typically 25 pre/25 intra). My peri-workout nutrition has been consistent over the last few months with carbs, EAA’s, creatine, and LCLT.
Month 1: HBCD
Month 2: Karbolyn
Month 3: Gatorade Powder
I can honestly say that I can’t tell a difference between any of them in regards to performance, recovery, or how well each of them “settles” in my stomach (digestion). The only difference is a significantly lighter wallet when using HBCD or Karbolyn.
Anyone else notice the same? For the time being, I’ll just stick to Gatorade Powder. Interested to hear the opposite opinion as well.
I train first thing in the morning, and over the last few months, I’ve been utilizing a carbohydrate powder typically split between pre and intra (~50g in total... typically 25 pre/25 intra). My peri-workout nutrition has been consistent over the last few months with carbs, EAA’s, creatine, and LCLT.
Month 1: HBCD
Month 2: Karbolyn
Month 3: Gatorade Powder
I can honestly say that I can’t tell a difference between any of them in regards to performance, recovery, or how well each of them “settles” in my stomach (digestion). The only difference is a significantly lighter wallet when using HBCD or Karbolyn.
Anyone else notice the same? For the time being, I’ll just stick to Gatorade Powder. Interested to hear the opposite opinion as well.