Dext/Malto Substitute?

Atm I have a scoop of Dextrose and Maltodextrin PWO, and all is well however...
 
Its a type of sugar isnt it?
 
Im getting to the stage where my teeth are starting to throb when Im having all these drinks, surely cant be good for em.
 
Is there something better I can use that is A) not a sugar as such and B) is better quality anyway?

im using vitargo at the moment, its tasteless, easy on the stomach.
its pricey but i prefer it to any other carb powder i have ever used.
 

Vitargo is probably best as BB says .
 
For a cheaper non sugar you could try waxy maizy starch , WMS.

Ok cheers fellas. Will either of those do the job that dext/malt do?

Red_Alert


Ok cheers fellas. Will either of those do the job that dext/malt do?

Yes mate
Vitargo is the best from what ive read but take a look at the price if you can afford it go for it .
 
WMS is very cheap .

wms is cornflour mate its well cheap I use it all the time 

Cheers fellas.

Either of the options above will suffice, You could also probably try protein with a banana too if you like.

Or a few sweets, you'll surprised how much glucose is in a small portion.

RickMiller


Or a few sweets, you'll surprised how much glucose is in a small portion.

lol thats what hes trying to avoid :)

redwing

RickMiller


Or a few sweets, you'll surprised how much glucose is in a small portion.

lol thats what hes trying to avoid :)

 
Depends which you buy (toffees obviously aren't great) but a few jelly babies are hardly going to sit on the enamel for long especially if washed down with water.

RickMiller

redwing

RickMiller


Or a few sweets, you'll surprised how much glucose is in a small portion.

lol thats what hes trying to avoid :)

Depends which you buy (toffees obviously aren't great) but a few jelly babies are hardly going to sit on the enamel for long especially if washed down with water.

 
I agree mate i do it myself just he said hes trying to avoid sugar and goes into detail about it .

redwing

Red_Alert


Ok cheers fellas. Will either of those do the job that dext/malt do?

Yes mate
Vitargo is the best from what ive read but take a look at the price if you can afford it go for it .

WMS is very cheap .

^^^^This

I'm considering buying Vitargo.
 
http://www.bulkpowders.co...ium=email#.TxNk0_KkdFo
 
What does it taste like ?  I've tried activated barley before and that was like putting flour in my shake :(

jstarcarr

wms is cornflour mate its well cheap I use it all the time 

 
No it's not.
 
You are correct however that a lot of what is sold as WMS is cornflour but they are not the same mate - significant difference in the Amylopectin:Amylose ratio.
 
WMS - 99.2:0.8
Maize Starch normal - 70:30
Maize Starch high amylose - 30:70
 
It's the amylopectin you are after not the amylose.
 
 
 

Vitargo, tasteless but does make the shake slightly thick.

WMS, similar to corn flour but not the same, also tasteless with a tiny change to your shake consistency

both recommended ime

I am using vitargo but definetly going for dex next time meerly down to cost

Have a read

James


Have a read

Thanks James,
 
A good read.
 
What would be your choice of carbs post workout if budget was not an option, and also, if it was?
 
 

If avoiding sugar try white rice or potato flower or even oat flow.
 
in regards to muscle growth all will be effective with some protein.
 
However if glycogen replenshment is the aim then they will not be as effective