David Barr - The Myth Of Waxy Maize Starch... And The Truth Behind It All!

**webmaster** · 01-29-2009, 10:15 AM

Although bringing you to the cutting edge is usually very exciting, I sometimes have to become the Mythbuster. Today that myth lies squarely in the face of waxy maize starch and if it's worth the price. Get the truth right here.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/waxy...tarch_myth.htm

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WINNERGY · 01-30-2009, 04:53 AM

David Barr is correct in his evaluation of WMS; however, many users of this glycogen loader see its slowness relative to dextrose as a plus & not a negative. Dextrose & the like all spike insulin levels. 15 minutes after ingestion & a rapid glucose surge one's blood sugar levels drop rapidly & a type 2 diabetic like crash occurs. WMS acts as a medium chain trygliciride stach delivering a slow but steady glucose uptake that lasts for +- 90 minutes. Furthermore, as a starch it does not overbind with H20 & thus rehydration of the muscle does not lead to water bloating. Potatoe starch acts like WMS (only slightly faster) & can be seen as a useful alternative. Nevertheless, WMS & Potatoe starch both provide natural bodybuilders with glycogen loads & avoid the nasty insulin effects of dextrose. A steroid or insulin user in physical hyperdrive might require & handle dextrose better but such bodybuilders are probably in the minority.

**ctgblue** · 01-30-2009, 01:56 PM

That is the reason I use it
I do not get the sick bloated feeling from it, nor the horrible crash that my body incurs after the use of either dextrose and/or maltodextrin.

mangiventofly · 02-07-2009, 01:34 PM

i have used WMS for about 6 months now, and i say it works. i have used dextrose and maltodextrin before, and not had nearly the results obtained when using WMS. i applaud the author for his effort, but i have had contrary results. i will be using WMS for the foreseeable future.

FittNick · 02-07-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by webmaster

Although bringing you to the cutting edge is usually very exciting, I sometimes have to become the Mythbuster. Today that myth lies squarely in the face of waxy maize starch and if it's worth the price. Get the truth right here.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/waxy...tarch_myth.htm

Good post/research and definitely very interesting but I actually prefer WMS because of the fact that when I take it (intra-workout as opposed to PWO) my muscles feel fuller and I'm not bloated like the feeling I normally get with either maltodextrin or dextrose. I've been taking WMS for the past 2 months or so now and I've really enjoyed it's effects intra workout. That is interesting that most companies will promote it as the fastest digesting/absorbing carb when it's actually slower than both maltodextrin and dextrose.

EddieG200 · 02-09-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FittNick

Good post/research and definitely very interesting but I actually prefer WMS because of the fact that when I take it (intra-workout as opposed to PWO) my muscles feel fuller and I'm not bloated like the feeling I normally get with either maltodextrin or dextrose. I've been taking WMS for the past 2 months or so now and I've really enjoyed it's effects intra workout. That is interesting that most companies will promote it as the fastest digesting/absorbing carb when it's actually slower than both maltodextrin and dextrose.

I agree with Fittnick! During, not post-workout.

ive recently taken WMS+creatine = Nutrex Volugro, during lifting days and feel that i have a lot more energy. It makes soo much more sense to take it during as opposed to waiting till your workout session ends.

I enjoyed reading the article, however, waxymaize works!