What is the differnce between the 3? im looking into making a post workout shake, 2:1 carbs:protein. Dextrose & Maldextrine seem to be a popular choice for simple carbs, but what the hell is Maldextrose? From what i can find, it seems to a complex carb, but still raises the hell out of your insulin levels…
Here you go bro google is ye friend
Malto. is a VERY simple NOT complex sugar making it perfect for PWO.
Also reading these will help
Solving the Post W/O Puzzle 1&2
http://www.T-Nation.com/findArticle.do?article=body_141post
http://www.T-Nation.com/findArticle.do?article=body_142post
The Carbohydrate Roundtable, Part 1&2
http://www.T-Nation.com/readTopic.do?id=461157
http://www.T-Nation.com/readTopic.do?id=459360
Easiest thing to do is get Surge. You can buy Malto however if you feel like playing home chemist at many brewing stores etc.
Hope that helps,
Phill
[quote]sjfou wrote:
What is the differnce between the 3? im looking into making a post workout shake, 2:1 carbs:protein. Dextrose & Maldextrine seem to be a popular choice for simple carbs, but what the hell is Maldextrose? From what i can find, it seems to a complex carb, but still raises the hell out of your insulin levels… [/quote]
That’s pretty-much all you need to know. The insulin-spike is the reason why its in PWO shakes. The idea is that insulin drives the protein into your cells.
You’re going to have a hard time finding a seller for Maldextrine, but you should be able to find Dextrose online or at some health food stores.
As mentioned, you can buy some from a brewery. You can also get dextrose online.
I would highly recommend Surge. Placebo or not, my workouts really suffer without it. I sip it throughout my workout. When I am finished I dump in one scoop of Biotest’s creatine and down it.
Christopher