PWO Carbs

[JustAddWater]

Aftering coming to terms with the fact (thanks to the rants of all of you who actually want to optimize your supplements!! ) that my pwo shake needs some form of carb, the question is: What is the best way to go about this. Dextrose seems to be the most popular, but the Vitargo/waxy maize hype certainly has me interested in what is conceivably a more efficient alternative. Not that I'm totally certain, but the high amount of dextrose in Cell-tech made me have to pee every 10 minutes (same with too much sugar in Ice Tea/Coke...despite the diuretic effects of these, they seem to affect me more than most other people)...so I'm somewhat wary of high sugar. At this point, I have little interest in the Vitargo-CGl since I'm on Kre-Alk, but the plain Vitargo seems worthwhile. A bit of searching suggests this is going to be an expensive alternative to dextrose, especially if I can't find it locally. So: Can plain waxy maize (is Vitargo the only form of this, or are there others?) be found easily in nutrition stores or supermarkets (Although, once I get out of the meat section, I'm pretty useless at finding my way around unless it's the cookie aisle! ).

Thanks!

~eric~

[Merk0135]

I usually eat an apple after my pwo shake for some immediate carbs and then eat dinner within an hour after that with lean meat and some vegetables. forget the supps and eat some food.

[virus]

another cheap, complex carb to add to the mix is maltodextrin.

Dextrose, a simple carb along with malto is what I mainly rely on.. Plus I use glucophase -xr, an execellent product.

[NiteHawk]

Ive always used dextrose but recently switched to waxy maize. I have never seen waxy maize in stores, at least around here.

I order mine on-line at trueprotein.

[EatUrMCTs]

Wazy maize all the way baby, that stuff works
But if you don't wanna shell out the cash, a 50/50 dextrose/maltodextrin works well.

PM if you need info on taking wazy maize, as I have experimented with it a bit.

Feel free to use my discount code if you order from trueproteincanada

[JustAddWater]

Many thanks for the links to TrueProtein...they seem to have some great stuff at good prices (I shop at GNC, so clearly anywhere else is better! ). Bought some BCAA's, the waxy maize and a "custom" nightime protein mix...and a couple of the "flavour" packs (lets hope they're tasty! I'll be upset if they manage to screw up Pina Colada).

Any insight on how/how much to take the maize would be great too.

[NiteHawk]

Try 1 scoop of the waxy maize with your shake. See how you respond to it.

[Merk0135]

I'm going to buy some waxy maize myself. One question, if I buy the normal 6.99 packaging option does it come with a scoop?

[PhiSigPhi]

Whats waxy maize?

[Merk0135]

Originally Posted by PhiSigPhi

Whats waxy maize?

Basically, it's a high glycemic complex carb that gives you an insulin spike. basically it rapidly replenishes your glycogen stores with so your body uses protein to build muslce and not as energy. It improves protein synthesis.

click on this link to find out more.

http://trueprotein.com/store/comersu...dProduct=14044

[PhiSigPhi]

thank you kindly

[NiteHawk]

Originally Posted by Merk0135

I'm going to buy some waxy maize myself. One question, if I buy the normal 6.99 packaging option does it come with a scoop?

Click where it says plastic jug w/free scoop on the site when you order it.

[Merk0135]

Originally Posted by NiteHawk

Click where it says plastic jug w/free scoop on the site when you order it.

That's what I wanted to know, thanks nite.

edit: I purchased 5 lbs. for $40 and it should last me about 2 months if I just use one scoop after lifting in my pwo shake.