whats the difference

[megadose]

wuts up bros, was just reading some of the threads and was curious whats the difference between malto and dex.

 

[Suareezay]

you could probably find out from google in about 4 seconds, but basically dex is just higher Gi, malto is lower, but i dont know how much lower.

 

[megadose]

you could probably find out from google in about 4 seconds, but basically dex is just higher Gi, malto is lower, but i dont know how much lower.

so dex is a fast digesting carb and mato is more like a medium digesting carb

 

[Suareezay]

as far as i know

google it

 

[DirkMoneyshot]

You have to be joking - do you guys just guess with the info you give out???

1.) Maltodextrin has a higher glycemic index then Dextrose
2.) Maltodextrin is considered a complex carbohydrate where dextrose is considered simple, however maltodextrins bonds are very weak thus break apart easily in the stomach.

the only time you sould be using either of these is strictly Postworkout

 

[Suareezay]

thats why i said google it. i always thought dex was way higher gi than malto

 

[Suareezay]

ok i wasnt right, but i had the right idea. Dextrose is lower gi, but is simple. Malto is higher Gi but is complex
http://www.1for1.com/health_talk/Dex-vs-Malto-vs-Oats-to-796.html

 

[megadose]

thanks for info.i know that u should take both for pwo but how about pre wo.

 

[DirkMoneyshot]

I always recommend the meal leading up to your workout be slow burning carbs with a tad of fructose (fruit).

 

[megadose]

I always recommend the meal leading up to your workout be slow burning carbs with a tad of fructose (fruit).

so basically just use malto and dex for pwo and not pre wo as long as i eat slow digesting carbs like oatmeal. btw how much of dex and malto should i take for pwo when i am using creatine.