Post W/O

wizard of ozz · Dec 30, 2007

Hey guys, this Q was prob more suitable for the beginers forum

but im here now . Is glucose powder suitable for my post work out drink or would there be something more suitable?I just dont hear many people mention it in their diets? Thanks .

M21SL · Dec 30, 2007

use waxy maize starch found on trueprotein.com. Basically the same thing as vitargo. Its the best PWO carbohydrate to use.

wizard of ozz · Dec 30, 2007

Is there a reason it is better than pure glucose powder ? Not doubting just trying to understand .

M21SL · Dec 30, 2007

Well, im sure some of our older guys can explain in even better detail than me, but to sum it up, Waxy Maize repleneshes glycogen stores faster than dextrose or any other carb. It also has a very high molecular weight, and low osmolarity, meaning it passes through the stomach very fast and gets absorbed by the intestines quicker than other PWO carbs. WM can also help you absorb other nutrients with it better (creatine, bcaa's, etc.) since it helps them pass through the stomach quicker and get absorbed better into the muscles. Waxy Maize is also sugar free and a complex carb, therefore it causes no bloating, and can be used when dieting. If you cant get a hold of waxy maize in Australia, vitargo is essentially the same thing.

wizard of ozz · Dec 30, 2007

Thanks for the info , I did see vitargo in my local health store which is what made me question my choice. You say it is a complex carb, will it release quik enough to take advantage of my post w/o " window of opp" ?

M21SL · Dec 30, 2007

yes, it passes through the stomach and is absorbed by the intestines faster than any other simple carbohydrate or carb in general. Therefore it replenishes your glycogen stores faster than any other simple carb or any carbohydrate.