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Does glutamine and/or BCAAs cause an insulin response?
Have you read about the meat and nuts breakfast? I was thinking about employing this in an upcoming cut,but i would assume as it is used to keep insulin release controlled for longer and therefore it is only appropriate if u workout after breakfast..,I tend to workout first thing on an empty stomach and use breakfast as my post workout meal, so it would make that kind of meal inappropriate for my training schedule right??Yes, a massive one at that. Thankfully, it's short-lived too.
I couldn't agree more,that's why I supplement maltodextrin and vitargo often when I workout...however I'm not to keen on spiking insulin first thing when I wake up if I'm not gonna workout for another 10 hours...sound reasonable?Everyone needs to stop worrying so much about raising insulin.
Insulin is extremely anabolic and should be taken advantage of at the right times.
Insulin also blocks and reduces cortisol spikes.
Fear the reaper... Not insulin
This.Everyone needs to stop worrying so much about raising insulin.
Insulin is extremely anabolic and should be taken advantage of at the right times.
Insulin also blocks and reduces cortisol spikes.
Fear the reaper... Not insulin
From all I've read it's in the presence of glucose. Atleast leucine isYes, a massive one at that. Thankfully, it's short-lived too.
You can control the spike by combining insulinogenic foods with fats and/ or proteins. If you do wish to limit insulin spike then consume foods that do not promote insulin secretion.I couldn't agree more,that's why I supplement maltodextrin and vitargo often when I workout...however I'm not to keen on spiking insulin first thing when I wake up if I'm not gonna workout for another 10 hours...sound reasonable?
Well, insulin release is beneficial. Insulin spiking is probably suboptimal for bodybuilders. For instance, data shows that 20g protein adequately maximizes MPS postworkout in an insulin-dependent fashion...adding carbs or whatnot has no further effect on MPS and may contribute to fat gain (along with glycogen restoration, of course).Everyone needs to stop worrying so much about raising insulin.
Insulin is extremely anabolic and should be taken advantage of at the right times.
Insulin also blocks and reduces cortisol spikes.
Fear the reaper... Not insulin
I agree. I should reiterate I am not saying its beneficial to suck down 100g dextrose upon waking / post workout.Well, insulin release is beneficial. Insulin spiking is probably suboptimal for bodybuilders. For instance, data shows that 20g protein adequately maximizes MPS postworkout in an insulin-dependent fashion...adding carbs or whatnot has no further effect on MPS and may contribute to fat gain (along with glycogen restoration, of course).
Hey ched. If you're in a caloric deficit, I wouldn't worry about pre-workout aminos halting your progress. I'd be more concerned with limiting muscle protein breakdown while training and holding on to as much muscle as possible. You still have the rest of the day to create an environment favorable for fat loss as well.I'm confused... Today I'm not training so I won't be using a pre fasted workout dose of bcca/ea. prior to taking this dose I use one cap of AP ~25 mins before.. Is the insulin rise from aminos inhibiting the fat loss and GH effects of training fasted?
On off days, should I be consuming a serving of amino IV during my fast window (like two - three hours before breaking the fast with food)? I guess when it comes down to it, I feel like since adding in pre workout aminos, my fat loss has halted.
Would appreciate any feedback. Yes I've read many studies.
Exactly this. I do IF with CBL on a slight surplus. On non training days I condone significantly less carbs. I train any time between 2-5 pm. I usually stop eating around 9-10pm and don't eat until after my workout.. So I feel like the pre workout aminos are important obviously for this reason. I'm wondering if taking bcaa with meals is necessary/beneficial or just overkill.Breezy, riddle me this. So for me following CBL with a slight caloric surplus, and training midday for the most part and carbs introduced in the evening, where would BCAA/EAAs play an optimal role, if any?
I've also been taking in 5g Leucine pre/intra as well.
I'd still argue given type of training and level of training they'd have an impact. Based on your workouts I'd say it would still be beneficial and I know I still do it (and add additional carbs).Breezy, riddle me this. So for me following CBL with a slight caloric surplus, and training midday for the most part and carbs introduced in the evening, where would BCAA/EAAs play an optimal role, if any? I've also been taking in 5g Leucine pre/intra as well.
Thanks for that, Bolt. I'm still contemplating adding some sort of carb, 30gramsish, around the workouts that are way before the backload.I'd still argue given type of training and level of training they'd have an impact. Based on your workouts I'd say it would still be beneficial and I know I still do it (and add additional carbs).
Lol no problem, Sean. You can use my discount code, if interested.That pleases me bigtime lol Thanks, man.
Now I'm on the hunt for carb powders. Woo.
Many have said it isn't strong enough.. Hypothetically u take your alphamine 30minutws to an hour pre workout and use your bcaa directly pre or intra, so combining them at the same moment really wouldn't be a frequent occurrence.. But like I said, I was told its no big deal.. Maybe someone else can confirm or deny thisWould it be bad to stack BCAAs with alphamine? The insulin response with blunt the yohimbine right?
Your fine with that during the pre-workout window. Alphamine + Amino IV ftwWould it be bad to stack BCAAs with alphamine? The insulin response with blunt the yohimbine right?
This is what I do before I workout. Take BCAAs pre workout and Amino IV intra.Your fine with that during the pre-workout window. Alphamine + Amino IV ftw
Sorry to bump an old thread, but how short-lived? Is there a general timeframe?Yes, a massive one at that. Thankfully, it's short-lived too.
You won't get an answer from him.Sorry to bump an old thread, but how short-lived? Is there a general timeframe?
For example, I want to train first thing in the morning but I have to choose between taking BCAAs pre-workout or taking my yohimbine pre-workout. How can I get the effects of both? Take BCAAs, lift for about 30 minutes, then pop the yohimbine? Or the other way around?
Cool. So take BCAAs (along with soy lecithin granules if this is okay), lift for 30 minutes, then I'm good to go to take yohimbine and receive its effects?You won't get an answer from him.
It's not a biphasic insulin response. 30 minutes is probably plenty of time between it.
You're over complicating things. Take your yhcl and sip the BCAA during training. Unless you're in single digits body fat wise you won't touch any lean muscle while training.Sorry to bump an old thread, but how short-lived? Is there a general timeframe?
For example, I want to train first thing in the morning but I have to choose between taking BCAAs pre-workout or taking my yohimbine pre-workout. How can I get the effects of both? Take BCAAs, lift for about 30 minutes, then pop the yohimbine? Or the other way around?
Great, thanks for this information. It seems like that BCAAs don't have much of an impact and even if so the exercise blunts it.I don't think anyone definitively knows if the insulin response from BCAAs will have a measurable impact on Yohimbine's efficacy.
However...
Points in favor of dosing Yohimbine pre-workout/BCAAs:
1. The insulin response from BCAAs is monophasic and thus short-lived (as ma70 already mentioned).
2. Exercise signals the adrenals to release epinephrine, which should significantly blunt the insulin response (assuming your workouts are intense).
3. Having Y in your system prior to exercising is going to be more beneficial than afterwards.
With the above in mind, I dose my Y first thing upon waking. ~15 minutes later I mix up my amino drink and start sipping it as I begin my fasted cardio.
Still, it's hard to say. Hopefully the knowledgeable individuals of this board will continue to contribute on the subject. As a lay-person/outside-observer, I'm not convinced that the aforementioned points conclusively demonstrate that one shouldn't worry about the insulinogenic effect of BCAAs in regards to maximizing Y's efficacy.
Without knowing what said meal is comprised of, or your personal rate of gastric emptying, it's difficult to say. It's my understanding that gastric emptying generally takes 4-6 hours on average, but again, this will vary based on the individual and the type of food.Great, thanks for this information. It seems like that BCAAs don't have much of an impact and even if so the exercise blunts it.
My biggest concern is having a meal about 4-5 hours before yohimbine; that is, eat a big meal, 4 hours later lift, then an hour into lifting take yohimbine and continue to lift then do cardio.
I'm wondering if this is more effective OR if just taking in the morning fasted with NO cardio after is better.
Thank you so much!!Without knowing what said meal is comprised of, or your personal rate of gastric emptying, it's difficult to say. It's my understanding that gastric emptying generally takes 4-6 hours on average, but again, this will vary based on the individual and the type of food.
Here's an example from one study:
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That said, from what i've read, the insulin response seems to last ~2-3 hours assuming an average meal in an individual with an average metabolism, so you're probably more than fine if you're waiting ~5 hours, especially if you're taking your Y an hour into lifting, given the epinephrine blockade.
However, I'm assuming you probably eat right after the workout, which wouldn't give the Y much time in your system.
If I were you, I'd do a small dose in the morning on an empty stomach, and then a larger dose ~4 hours after eating, right before you start lifting. Coincidentally, that is essentially my routine.
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