When you guys say DEXTROSE......???

[THeMaCHinE]

hey, does anybody know how to measure dextrose? and how much should you use post workout WITHOUT insulin?

The dextrose I work with by volume is about 92%; I don't know if dextrose purities vary, but assuming they don't, just measure the volume on a gram scale and take that figure by .92.

Postworkout should fall about .8 gr carbs/kg + .4 gr protein/kg. 1kg = 2.2 lb.

For example, a 200-lb individual would require about 72 gr carbs + 36 gr protein postworkout.

 

[JG1]

I think 1/2c dextrose is about 75g carbs.

 

[Warmachine]

thanks guys!

 

[Machiavellian Muscle]

mine from supplement direct says 1/3 of a cup is 75 on the packaging, but I guess it could vary...

 

[JG1]

mine from supplement direct says 1/3 of a cup is 75 on the packaging, but I guess it could vary...

thats wrong, there was a couple threads about supplement direct labeling...I think 1/3c worked out to like 50g carbs...around there.

 

[robsatx]

SweetTarts all the way baby!

I love sweettarts.

 

[Metal Gear]

When I used carbo force I was getting real good results and never had sign of hypo. I've been experimenting with Pepsi and coke 2 cans after 10 iu of Humalog. It's been doing alright, as long as I don't do any strenous activity for the next 2 hours (i'm waitng on my dextrose right now! so don't talk shit ! lol)

I ordered mine from supplement direct also, I need about 100 g of carb so it would be rougly around .44 of a cup, round it up to 1/2 cup but if you guys say it's underdosed then I guess I'll find out.

 

[Fwankenstein]

www.proteinfactory.com I get 50% dextrose and 50% maltodextrin for 2.50 a pound. Maltodextrin is not sweet so the mixture is not overwhelming. I mix it with water alone.(it has a bit of fruit punch flavor added). Drink it for during and post workout.
Dextrose is also known as grape sugar, for obvious reasons. Jelly beans and a few other candies use it as a primary sweetener..