Pre-Workout carb supplement: Dextrose/MaltoDextrin/ or Fructose? - Wanna Be Big Bodybuilding and Weightlifting Forums

SkinnySadMan · 04-25-2006, 03:43 PM

What would be best to take before working out, Dextrose, MaltoDextrin, or Fructose?

WildCard · 04-25-2006, 09:44 PM

dextrose or malto. definitely not fructose

SkinnySadMan · 04-25-2006, 10:07 PM

Crap, I just ordered some Fructose for pre-workout. I thought ooooooh fructose is a slower absorbing energy source, rather than a quick burst of energy, and a crash after.

Damn.... I wasted 35 bucks.

ddegroff · 04-25-2006, 10:53 PM

^hey man i used honey for my preworkout for a while. It worked really well for me. Fructose has its downsides (READ HERE), i would try it out anyway.

Bruise Brubaker · 04-26-2006, 04:44 PM

Honey is half glucose half fructose.

35$ of fructose! How many pounds did you buy?

There ain't much benefits with fructose, except to feed your spermatozoids.

If you take too much, you'll probably get the shlitz, as the intestinal bacterias will have a feast.
Maybe you could brew some alcool with it.

SkinnySadMan · 04-27-2006, 08:32 PM

I bought 15 lbs. lol almost 3 bucks per lbs. 40 bucks in total actually.

I'll take a scoop once a day before working out..... It won't kill me will it? Is there any better uses for Fructose ?

Slim Schaedle · 04-27-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinnySadMan

I bought 15 lbs. lol almost 3 bucks per lbs. 40 bucks in total actually.

I'll take a scoop once a day before working out..... It won't kill me will it? Is there any better uses for Fructose ?

It won't kill you but it certainly isn't going to help you much.

Glucose is king (dextrose)

(Well, ok, Malto too)

kad · 04-27-2006, 08:59 PM

So dex is ok pre-workout? I thought you wanted slow carbs for pre, as in oats or malto?

Slim Schaedle · 04-27-2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan

So dex is ok pre-workout? I thought you wanted slow carbs for pre, as in oats or malto?

Malto isn't slow

My pre is normally 1.5 hours out, and has been up to 160g dextrose. This timing and amount has never been the cause of my fat gain.

I can't say others will say the same. Well, besides my training partner.

kad · 04-27-2006, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Slim Schaedle

Malto isn't slow

My pre is normally 1.5 hours out, and has been up to 160g dextrose. This timing and amount has never been the cause of my fat gain.

I can't say others will say the same. Well, besides my training partner.

Yep, mine's about 1-1.5 hours out too. Thanks for clearing that little misconception up, I'm going to start using dex preworkout now.

SkinnySadMan · 04-27-2006, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Slim Schaedle

Glucose is king (dextrose)

God damnit I shoulda just sticked with Dextrose... ahhh I'm so angry. I was too impatient to wait for replies on here before Processing my order.

Things can be so confusing! Fructose has a much lower GI than dextrose and Maltodextrin. I think fructose is around 30 GI comparing to dextrose and maltoDextrin which is around 99-100.

Optimum08 · 04-27-2006, 09:24 PM

you want high GI when looking for a carb source pre-workout for energy purposes. plus (this is more PWO than PreWO) but fructose preferentially fills liver glycogen while dex and malto preferentially fill muscle glycogen.

Optimum08 · 04-27-2006, 09:25 PM

always dex or malto, never ever fructose, if your buying in powder form.

SkinnySadMan · 04-28-2006, 08:16 PM

So wtf should I do with my fructose ?

ddegroff · 04-28-2006, 09:41 PM

like i said it worked great for me. It was the only fructose in my diet, and it was right around my workout. You bought it try it out, see how it works.

Holto · 04-28-2006, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinnySadMan

So wtf should I do with my fructose ?

Get dex and malto and blend it like this.

D-M-F

45-45-10

Some fructose can be of use because a workout will deplete hepatic glycogen. Why not top it up beforehand.

I used a product in the late 90's that had a little fructose in it. Even post workout your liver is depleted so filling it up should promote anabolism. It's not like it's HFCS.

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SkinnySadMan · 04-29-2006, 12:42 AM

Double post. sorry.

SkinnySadMan · 04-29-2006, 12:42 AM

Cool, I love the internet. If it wasn't for the forums, I would be trying to set a new Bicep Curl PR.

Holto · 04-29-2006, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinnySadMan

Cool, I love the internet. If it wasn't for the forums, I would be trying to set a new Bicep Curl PR.

I love people that realize what a resource WBB is.

That last line is sig worthy. LOL

Keep it up bro!

cy6ex · 04-30-2006, 09:12 AM

How much dex/malto should be used for pre & post workout? I'm currently using 40g of each for pwo only. Should i add another serving for preworkout?
Thanks!

Holto · 04-30-2006, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cy6ex

How much dex/malto should be used for pre & post workout? I'm currently using 40g of each for pwo only. Should i add another serving for preworkout?
Thanks!

Generally you use it either before or after.

Personally I prefer it before. After a heavy session I have another shake with whey and oats.

If you are currently using 80g's I say keep running that.

cy6ex · 04-30-2006, 10:53 AM

I'll have to try it preworkout with the timing you suggested and see if it will help boost my workout. Cheers!

Holto · 04-30-2006, 10:58 AM

Is that you in your AV?

cy6ex · 04-30-2006, 11:27 AM

Yes, that's me.

Holto · 04-30-2006, 01:31 PM

Impressive.

Keep it up bro

04-25-2006, 03:43 PM	#1
SkinnySadMan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,410	Pre-Workout carb supplement: Dextrose/MaltoDextrin/ or Fructose? What would be best to take before working out, Dextrose, MaltoDextrin, or Fructose? __________________ 5'7 425 lbs. 85% bodyfat Need to gain 20-40 lbs. New journal - http://wannabebigforums.com/showthread.php?t=86957 Boring I know, but whatever.

04-25-2006, 10:07 PM	#3
SkinnySadMan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,410	Crap, I just ordered some Fructose for pre-workout. I thought ooooooh fructose is a slower absorbing energy source, rather than a quick burst of energy, and a crash after. Damn.... I wasted 35 bucks. __________________ 5'7 425 lbs. 85% bodyfat Need to gain 20-40 lbs. New journal - http://wannabebigforums.com/showthread.php?t=86957 Boring I know, but whatever.

04-25-2006, 10:53 PM	#4
ddegroff C.S.C.S. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,187	^hey man i used honey for my preworkout for a while. It worked really well for me. Fructose has its downsides (READ HERE), i would try it out anyway. __________________ Make Shift IF diet My Training Experience GET BODY SMART Goals: CF WOD and Recomp... "My fault. I was fiddling with the Gravitational Constant of the Universe again. I've set it back - you might need to reboot, though..." -Built "Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal-- nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong attitude" - Thomas J "Obsessed is what the lazy call the dedicated" - Slim Schaedle Last edited by ddegroff; 04-25-2006 at 10:54 PM..

04-27-2006, 08:32 PM	#6
SkinnySadMan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,410	I bought 15 lbs. lol almost 3 bucks per lbs. 40 bucks in total actually. I'll take a scoop once a day before working out..... It won't kill me will it? Is there any better uses for Fructose ? __________________ 5'7 425 lbs. 85% bodyfat Need to gain 20-40 lbs. New journal - http://wannabebigforums.com/showthread.php?t=86957 Boring I know, but whatever. Last edited by SkinnySadMan; 04-27-2006 at 08:43 PM..

04-27-2006, 08:59 PM	#8
kad Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 984	So dex is ok pre-workout? I thought you wanted slow carbs for pre, as in oats or malto? __________________ Journal Fitday

04-25-2006, 09:44 PM	#2
WildCard Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 413	dextrose or malto. definitely not fructose

04-26-2006, 04:44 PM	#5
Bruise Brubaker Toughest Man in the World Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: In the gym, Québec Posts: 1,069	Honey is half glucose half fructose. 35$ of fructose! How many pounds did you buy? There ain't much benefits with fructose, except to feed your spermatozoids. If you take too much, you'll probably get the shlitz, as the intestinal bacterias will have a feast. Maybe you could brew some alcool with it.

04-27-2006, 09:24 PM	#12
Optimum08 Cock-Diesel Bound Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Afternoon Delight Posts: 3,087	you want high GI when looking for a carb source pre-workout for energy purposes. plus (this is more PWO than PreWO) but fructose preferentially fills liver glycogen while dex and malto preferentially fill muscle glycogen. __________________ Status: Cutting...Heavily "Squats make the ghetto booty"-Me "No matter how much you lift, just remember that on the other side of the world, a little chinese girl is warming up with your max"-bIgHwN86 "Reach for some self discipline."-Holto

04-27-2006, 09:25 PM	#13
Optimum08 Cock-Diesel Bound Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Afternoon Delight Posts: 3,087	always dex or malto, never ever fructose, if your buying in powder form. __________________ Status: Cutting...Heavily "Squats make the ghetto booty"-Me "No matter how much you lift, just remember that on the other side of the world, a little chinese girl is warming up with your max"-bIgHwN86 "Reach for some self discipline."-Holto

04-28-2006, 08:16 PM	#14
SkinnySadMan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,410	So wtf should I do with my fructose ? __________________ 5'7 425 lbs. 85% bodyfat Need to gain 20-40 lbs. New journal - http://wannabebigforums.com/showthread.php?t=86957 Boring I know, but whatever.

04-28-2006, 09:41 PM	#15
ddegroff C.S.C.S. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,187	like i said it worked great for me. It was the only fructose in my diet, and it was right around my workout. You bought it try it out, see how it works. __________________ Make Shift IF diet My Training Experience GET BODY SMART Goals: CF WOD and Recomp... "My fault. I was fiddling with the Gravitational Constant of the Universe again. I've set it back - you might need to reboot, though..." -Built "Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal-- nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong attitude" - Thomas J "Obsessed is what the lazy call the dedicated" - Slim Schaedle

04-29-2006, 12:42 AM	#17
SkinnySadMan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,410	Double post. sorry. __________________ 5'7 425 lbs. 85% bodyfat Need to gain 20-40 lbs. New journal - http://wannabebigforums.com/showthread.php?t=86957 Boring I know, but whatever. Last edited by SkinnySadMan; 04-29-2006 at 12:42 AM..

04-30-2006, 09:12 AM	#20
cy6ex Iron Freak Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 39	How much dex/malto should be used for pre & post workout? I'm currently using 40g of each for pwo only. Should i add another serving for preworkout? Thanks! Last edited by cy6ex; 04-30-2006 at 09:16 AM..

04-30-2006, 10:53 AM	#22
cy6ex Iron Freak Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 39	I'll have to try it preworkout with the timing you suggested and see if it will help boost my workout. Cheers! Last edited by cy6ex; 04-30-2006 at 10:54 AM..

04-30-2006, 10:58 AM	#23
Holto 260(-40) from 193 from 275 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Oshawa-->Toronto Posts: 5,932	Is that you in your AV?

04-30-2006, 11:27 AM	#24
cy6ex Iron Freak Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 39	Avatar Yes, that's me.

04-30-2006, 01:31 PM	#25
Holto 260(-40) from 193 from 275 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Oshawa-->Toronto Posts: 5,932	Impressive. Keep it up bro

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