How effective is sugar for carbs?

[Bl33s]

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I've heard that there is almost no difference in simple and complex carbs for anabolism & creation of muscle.

Is it safe to say that drinking a cup of apple juice can actually help fill my bulk just as much as whole-wheat bread or something more satiating?

[0kz]

It doesn't make difference for your body composition, as you said is about saciety and personal preferences

[mobiusrage]

It doesn't make difference for your body composition, as you said is about saciety and personal preferences

I might disagree here...having a source of glucose (like bread or potatoes) will give you a higher insulin response vs. sucrose (sugar, which is glucose/fructose). If you time this after your workout you can get a bigger insulin spike and a better anabolic response (more muscle).

[Sarcobium]

I might disagree here...having a source of glucose (like bread or potatoes) will give you a higher insulin response vs. sucrose (sugar, which is glucose/fructose). If you time this after your workout you can get a bigger insulin spike and a better anabolic response (more muscle).

[Evandrus]

If body composition is the question, then yes the consumption of carbohydrates from something that provides more satiety will still suffice providing it fit your caloric/macro/micronutrient goal. Although when comparing the intake of carbohydrates in the form of simple/monosaccarides compared to complex/polysaccharides the latter may help in other areas for some such as sustained energy, increased fiber, BS control ect, yet the outcome on body composition is the same and the preference is yours.

[BobbyOrr1965]

I understand that simple carbs are best metabolized after intense training.

[cumminslifter]

this made me laugh

[Evandrus]

I understand that simple carbs are best metabolized after intense training.

In healthy individuals simple carbs/monosaccharides are always most easily prossesed because they are in fact a single sugar unit thus the process into glucose is simple. If the statement is that they are more suited to post workout for the purposes of body compositon goal than that is highly inaccurate.

[JWen556]

No difference weight/bulk wise.

Just make sure to hit your micros.

[rolandszi]

apple juice tastes better!