Dextrose question

Ironhorse · Feb 28, 2005

Do you guys add dextrose to your pre and post workout drinks? If so, how much?

manfromyard · Feb 28, 2005

I used to. Its suggested that you use 2:1 ratio of carbs to protein so 50g dextrose to 25g protein pre and post sounds ok.

I can't do it anymore because my stomach can't hold it down after a workout. I just eat real food nowadays. If you can get away with it, its worth a try.

Ironhorse · Mar 1, 2005

that seems like alot

xcelbeyond · Mar 1, 2005

I take my postworkout drink immediately after working out. Since I eat relatively soon afterwards, my drinks have been ~50g dextrose and 50g protein.

USMuscle9403 · Mar 1, 2005

I also used a 2:1 ratio of PWO carbs:whey protein. Worked well for me. I used a 50/50 mix of maltodextrin/dextrose (find it at trueprotein.com, discount code: GAN554, LOL) along with some whey protein as well as whatever supplements I was taking that were beneficial at this time, i.e. glutamine, BCAAs, creatine, multivit/multimin, vitamin c, e, b-6, etc. The malto allowed my system not to crash. I was used to using plain old dextrose or grape juice, but the rush was so intense that I'd feel like I was going to pass out. Felt like I wasn't getting enough oxygen or something. Not so good when you're about to drive home.