Ugh... I can't type as much as I want to or paste the article links I want from this stupid phone!
Radar, what's the cause for concern?
Basically, post workout is the only time I'd recommend simple sugars... Probably up to 80 g in OWL's situation. I too drink Gatorade/coconut water (I'm kind of a purist so I usually choose the coconut water, but it does contain trace fat, so it's a trade off) with my supps after a lift.
The idea is that high glycemic carbs at this time not only replete glycogen, but stimulate endogenous insulin secretion... Kinda like no-risk insulin use Simultaneously, this fast shot of simple carb helps shut down gluconeogenesis -- that is, it tells the body not to burn muscle for fuel.
It is true that this can be overdone, but in OWL's case, 16-20 oz Gatorade post workout is only going to increase his absorption of supplements, get him a faster recovery (shut off cortisol!!!) and give him some real hydration (ie with electrolytes).
Cranberry juice is fine too... But there are 30 g sugar in 8 oz. Far more than Gatorade... Did you mean light cranberry juice?
I have a bunch of links and articles on this stuff on my laptop and will supply for anyone seriously interested but Google has plenty too.
Radar, what's the cause for concern?
Basically, post workout is the only time I'd recommend simple sugars... Probably up to 80 g in OWL's situation. I too drink Gatorade/coconut water (I'm kind of a purist so I usually choose the coconut water, but it does contain trace fat, so it's a trade off) with my supps after a lift.
The idea is that high glycemic carbs at this time not only replete glycogen, but stimulate endogenous insulin secretion... Kinda like no-risk insulin use Simultaneously, this fast shot of simple carb helps shut down gluconeogenesis -- that is, it tells the body not to burn muscle for fuel.
It is true that this can be overdone, but in OWL's case, 16-20 oz Gatorade post workout is only going to increase his absorption of supplements, get him a faster recovery (shut off cortisol!!!) and give him some real hydration (ie with electrolytes).
Cranberry juice is fine too... But there are 30 g sugar in 8 oz. Far more than Gatorade... Did you mean light cranberry juice?
I have a bunch of links and articles on this stuff on my laptop and will supply for anyone seriously interested but Google has plenty too.