Am I putting too much dextrose in PWO

**GJWrestle878** · 05-23-2006, 10:29 AM

I know this is the exercise forum, but no one reads it. I use 1/3 cup of dextrose in my PWO shake along with 1 scoop of whey. I am 130 lbs. I just got done reading some threads where the people where taking 40g, about 1/4 of a cup, and they were 160-180 lbs. Am i using too much you think?

**W8isGR8** · 05-23-2006, 10:32 AM

1/4 cup is 25g

**ericTHEninja** · 05-23-2006, 10:33 AM

I use to take about 70g during my bulk. I went from 147 lbs to barely touching 170 lbs from Sept 15th to January 15th. It all depends on how your body reacts to the shock and what you think you need. I know a lot of people who're completely anti-dextrose. I'm going to cut down on it PWO on my next bulk to see if it makes a big difference in my LBM and fat gains.

**W8isGR8** · 05-23-2006, 10:36 AM

The sooner you get the carbs in the better. Threre's no negative impact PWO.

**T. Bone** · 05-23-2006, 10:48 AM

I use the ON scoop that comes with the whey, and my recipe is 32 oz. water, 2 scoops whey, 1 scoop maltodextrin, 1 scoop dextrose.

**GJWrestle878** · 05-23-2006, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by W8isGR8

1/4 cup is 25g

I think you are wrong

1.25 tsp = 4 g

40g = 10 servings

1.25 x 10 = 12.5 tsp. = .26 cup

10 x 15 = 150cals

**GJWrestle878** · 05-23-2006, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by T. Bone

I use the ON scoop that comes with the whey, and my recipe is 32 oz. water, 2 scoops whey, 1 scoop maltodextrin, 1 scoop dextrose.

where did u buy malodextrin?

**W8isGR8** · 05-23-2006, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by GJWrestle878

I think you are wrong

1.25 tsp = 4 g

40g = 10 servings

1.25 x 10 = 12.5 tsp. = .26 cup

10 x 15 = 150cals

My maltodextrin is 50g per 1/2 cup.

**GJWrestle878** · 05-23-2006, 11:03 AM

I said DEXTROSE

**getgot211** · 05-23-2006, 11:06 AM

just measured it. 1/4 cup came to ~35g

**W8isGR8** · 05-23-2006, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by GJWrestle878

I said DEXTROSE

I know what you said. Powder is powder, half a cup is half a cup. Does it really matter? You weigh 130, you have bigger issues than figuring out how many grams in a cup.

**JoeyTS** · 05-23-2006, 11:45 AM

repost, server lag :/

**JoeyTS** · 05-23-2006, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by W8isGR8

I know what you said. Powder is powder, half a cup is half a cup. Does it really matter? You weigh 130, you have bigger issues than figuring out how many grams in a cup.

awsome LOL that was like an Epunch.

Ok here is some math:

Fact: from the product label it says 1.25 tsp = 4g

Calculation:

therefore 4g/1.25 tsp = 3.2g/tsp (3.2 grams per teaspoon).

Fact: 1 cup = 48 tsp.

Calculation:

48tsp*3.2g/tsp = 153.6 g in a cup.

Therefore, there are 3.2g of dextrose in a teaspoon and 153.6g dextrose in a cup of pure dextrose. Now all you have to do is use these facts to figure out your serving.

153.6g = 1 cup

153.6g/2 = 76.8g in a 1/2 cup

153.6g/3 = 51.2g in a 1/3 of cup

153.6g/4 = 38.4g in 1/4 of cup

correct me if I am wrong but at least this is the type of algorithm to get to the answer.

**T. Bone** · 05-23-2006, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by GJWrestle878

where did u buy malodextrin?

I don't think you're allowed to mention competing supp companies, are you? I typed in the name and it came out filtered as "****". You can PM me, though.

**W8isGR8** · 05-23-2006, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by T. Bone

I don't think you're allowed to mention competing supp companies, are you? I typed in the name and it came out filtered as "****". You can PM me, though.

The shipping costs more than the product(for me anyway)

**W8isGR8** · 05-23-2006, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by T. Bone

I don't think you're allowed to mention competing supp companies, are you? I typed in the name and it came out filtered as "****". You can PM me, though.

NOW carbo-gain

It's sold here at BB.com

**Old Man Big** · 05-23-2006, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by GJWrestle878

where did u buy malodextrin?

any wine/beer brewery store u can get dex and malto

**getgot211** · 05-23-2006, 12:07 PM

find a home brewery or bakery supply store and you can get dex or malto for dirt cheap. keep in mind theres no reason other than taste to use both.

**PickItUp** · 05-23-2006, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by W8isGR8

The shipping costs more than the product(for me anyway)

I paid $6 in freight for UPS GROUND from bb.com's Florida warehouse for the following:

7lbs Maltodextrin
6lbs Dextrose
1lb Micronized Creatine
120 ct SciFit Kre-Alkalyn pills
1 bottle MAN Vaporize
Something else...I forget...

I bet a single 7lb bucket of malto can be shipped anywhere in the continental US for less than $6. The Malto cost $12-13.

**W8isGR8** · 05-23-2006, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by pickitup

I bet a single 7lb bucket of malto can be shipped anywhere in the continental US for less than $6. The Malto cost $12-13.

I live in hawaii

**adidamps2** · 05-23-2006, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by JoeyTS

awsome LOL that was like an Epunch.

Ok here is some math:

Fact: from the product label it says 1.25 tsp = 4g

Calculation:

therefore 4g/1.25 tsp = 3.2g/tsp (3.2 grams per teaspoon).

Fact: 1 cup = 48 tsp.

Calculation: [center]48tsp*3.2g/tsp = 153.6 g in a cup.

Therefore, there are 3.2g of dextrose in a teaspoon and 153.6g dextrose in a cup of pure dextrose. Now all you have to do is use these facts to figure out your serving.

153.6g = 1 cup

153.6g/2 = 76.8g in a 1/2 cup

153.6g/3 = 51.2g in a 1/3 of cup

153.6g/4 = 38.4g in 1/4 of cup

correct me if I am wrong but at least this is the type of algorithm to get to the answer.

all of that math is useless...go buy a food wt scale...the one i have is accurate to the Gram and does Oz too if i want.

**PickItUp** · 05-23-2006, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by W8isGR8

I live in hawaii

You can move to Continental US if the shipping is too much.

**W8isGR8** · 05-23-2006, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by pickitup

You can move to Continental US if the shipping is too much.

Tell that to the Navy

**PickItUp** · 05-24-2006, 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by W8isGR8

Tell that to the Navy

I'll smooth things over with W (Dubya).

**FSUNolesZ** · 05-24-2006, 06:53 AM

What Brand/Supplier do you recommend for DEXTROSE ?

**halodrol** · 05-24-2006, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by GJWrestle878

I know this is the exercise forum, but no one reads it. I use 1/3 cup of dextrose in my PWO shake along with 1 scoop of whey. I am 130 lbs. I just got done reading some threads where the people where taking 40g, about 1/4 of a cup, and they were 160-180 lbs. Am i using too much you think?

Thats way too little carbs for post workout..

depending on how hard you workout..1 hr of lifting burns about 300-400kcal which is around 80g of sugar to replenish

if you dont take enough sugar in your PWO shake, the whey protein in it is wasted as your body converts it to sugar instead

u shld be taking in around 80g of dextrose

**PickItUp** · 05-24-2006, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by FSUNolesZ

What Brand/Supplier do you recommend for DEXTROSE ?

Brand: NOW
Supplier: bodybuilding.com
Link: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/now/dex.html

It is cheap too. You may be able to save a buck or two if you shop it in bulk. Why bother? Time is money too...just go with that link, add it to cart. Choose UPS Ground...and it will be cheap enough.

**getgot211** · 05-24-2006, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by halodrol

u shld be taking in around 80g of dextrose

thats a nice blanket statement

**GJWrestle878** · 05-25-2006, 08:46 AM

So would this be acceptable post work out nutrition:

immeaditly after weights- 1 scoop ON Whey, 1/3 cup dextrose, 3.75g creatine mono.

1hr. later- 3/4 cup oatmeal, 1/2 banana, 1/3 cup blueberries, 7 egg whites, 1/2 tbsp. flax oil

**KeepintheFaith** · 05-25-2006, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by halodrol

Thats way too little carbs for post workout..

depending on how hard you workout..1 hr of lifting burns about 300-400kcal which is around 80g of sugar to replenish

if you dont take enough sugar in your PWO shake, the whey protein in it is wasted as your body converts it to sugar instead

u shld be taking in around 80g of dextrose

Interesting. I've just begun the dextrose intake PWO. Are you sure about the 80g? Seems like a lot. Also, I got my dextrose through sweet tarts. Is that okay? Thanks for the help (ps... out of time to do a thorough search so I apologize in advance for the pedestrian level question).

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