cardio and efa's

[GetBigger83]

sometimes i do my cardio at night and dont like having carbs at night. will protein and efa's still take me out of a catabolic state like carbs do? thanx

 

[youngmuscle]

for sure.


efa's take quite a while to digest though.

you might consier some mct oil?

 

[GetBigger83]

yeah i was thinking an oil instead of a nut would digest faster.

 

[Quad-smack]

for sure.


efa's take quite a while to digest though.

you might consier some mct oil?

Fats and fatty acids are not really "digested" in the way most people think they are. They are emulsified (broken down into itty-bitty globules) by bile acids and then are absorbed in the intestines. It dosen't take as long when they are ingested by themselves. EFA's on a spoon vs MCT's = same difference.
The catabolic state is the absolute greatest when you are exercising. Once you are finished you are in the recuperation phase. PWO recuperation is greatest with carbs & protein. If you are following a ketogenic diet, protein & EFA's would work just fine. I prefer fish oil.
Don't forget plenty of water.