Hi,
I've recently converted to a vegan diet and am eating 6 meals a day. The idea was to lose most of my excess fat and gain a little muscle. The reason I chose a vegan diet was because of my addiction to cheese ( I know it sounds rediculous, but I quit a long term smoking habit, but could not kick the cheese).
Wanting to gain some muscle, I have started working out again; fairly intensly. I've been browsing many fitness websites and forums and I have found that most people use dextrose and/or maltodextrin to spike their insulin levels for the absorption of their whey protein.
I have read in these forums a discussion about the short time window for glycogen production by the ingestion of carbs post excercise. Most seemed to agree this was true, with the window varying slightly. I found this was why many use the simple sugar dextrose immediately after a workout.
Now, I have also read that the consumption of dextrose can lead to the on set of diabetes, albeit misguided consumption.
I was wondering if consuming 80g of dextrose either by itself or a 50/50 split with maltodextrin combined with 20g of whey protein is a safe postworkout drink.
I'm asking you guys because most of you seem to be able to think critically and might be able to point me the safest way, as opposed to other forums. Even if it is a little off the backpacking topic.
Thanks for any help,
Blair
