PWO Shake Carb Source

Diet and Nutrition
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I currently use a scoop of gatorade powder in my PWO shake and I’m wondering if there is anything better to use without buying pre-made shakes? I’m curious because it’s pretty much all sugar (the dextrose is what I’m using it for).

I know I need an insulin spike but why do I need such a huge spike instantly rather than a lower GI carb? Wouldn’t a lower GI carb allow protein synthesis last longer? Please help.

Thanks

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[quote]Swamp Donkey wrote:
I currently use a scoop of gatorade powder in my PWO shake and I’m wondering if there is anything better to use without buying pre-made shakes? I’m curious because it’s pretty much all sugar (the dextrose is what I’m using it for).

I know I need an insulin spike but why do I need such a huge spike instantly rather than a lower GI carb? Wouldn’t a lower GI carb allow protein synthesis last longer? Please help.

Thanks
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Grape juice good also, high dextrose. thats what i take.

You need a huge spike PWO because you used up all your energy ressources and need to feed your muscles FAST, not over the course of several hours.

I would take the protein 30 mins after your juice to make sure MAX protein goes to your muscles.

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Surge anyone?