insulin spike

[AvidFisherman]

I just had an interesting idea. I have been carb cycling to control my insulin spikes after working out. In doing so I have been taking in a carb drink full of dextrose and empty calories. I am thinking instead of doing this, why do I not drink a Diet Coke with Splenda right after I work out along with a fast acting protein? Splenda has been shown to increase insulin production, fast-acting proteins have as well. This will activate my body's production of insulin and its anabolic properties. I can then wait until I get home to eat some healthy low GI carbs, BCAAs and protein to help prevent catabolism.

[Bouncer]

Has splenda been shown to cause a slin spike? I'd like to read about it.

[AvidFisherman]

Splenda, Sucralose Artificial Sweetener, Could Affect Body's Insulin Response

[Bouncer]

So 20% higher.

How does that compare to real sugar?

I think if I were to do it I'd actually go with a regular coke. Its the one time empty calories is ok.

[AvidFisherman]

I'd have to go with coke made with real sugar. Regular coke has high fructose corn syrup which takes longer for your body to break down into glycogen.

[AvidFisherman]

But the whole point from switching to splenda is because I don't want to drink the calories, I want to eat them, but I want the benefits of the insulin spike after I work out.

[Bouncer]

I guess it could work. Question is, is 20% enough to do much of anything?

I personally don't have a shake. Used to. Real world difference is none existent. Looks good on paper but doesn't translate.

Real food brother, as much as possible is always best.

[AvidFisherman]

I try to get almost all of my calories from whole foods now. You probably remember how many protein shakes I was taking when I first joined and put up a sample days nutrition. But, for this purpose I'm thinking the faster acting proteins are the way to go.

[FitnessBrat]

I guess it could work. Question is, is 20% enough to do much of anything?

I personally don't have a shake. Used to. Real world difference is none existent. Looks good on paper but doesn't translate.

Real food brother, as much as possible is always best.

This whole thing reminds of like back in 2001 where everyone was buying dextrose and all that maximize insulin stuff. All for what? You're not going to be able to see a significant change or difference.

[Bouncer]

Because for guys like Traps and Avid its all new to them. They have to make all the same mistakes themselves to understand what does and doesn't work.

Instead of listening to me when I tell him it looks good on paper but real world experience tells me something else he's going to do it his way and in 2 years after waisted time he'll tell me I was right. Traps is the biggest offender of this. He believes all the hype and bullshit around every new pill that comes around the corner.

Its the way of the world though. People have to learn their own lessons. Nobody learns lessons without experience.

Avid, I've used dextrose, maltodextrin, vitargo, isolates, isolates and concentrate blends, amino acids in every blend and concoction you can imagine over the course of years.. My conclusion?.... Real food.

But you drink your coke and splenda bro, you'll figure it out on your own terms.

[TrapsBrah]

Because for guys like Traps and Avid its all new to them. They have to make all the same mistakes themselves to understand what does and doesn't work.

Instead of listening to me when I tell him it looks good on paper but real world experience tells me something else he's going to do it his way and in 2 years after waisted time he'll tell me I was right. Traps is the biggest offender of this. He believes all the hype and bullshit around every new pill that comes around the corner.

Its the way of the world though. People have to learn their own lessons. Nobody learns lessons without experience.

Avid, I've used dextrose, maltodextrin, vitargo, isolates, isolates and concentrate blends, amino acids in every blend and concoction you can imagine over the course of years.. My conclusion?.... Real food.

But you drink your coke and splenda bro, you'll figure it out on your own terms.

Lol Bouncer but honestly what works for one person might not work for another.

[Bouncer]

Have you found what works for you bro? Think about it as you play with your boobies tonight. :D

[TrapsBrah]

Have you found what works for you bro? Think about it as you play with your boobies tonight. :D

That proves my point I've been taking adex since I started the cycle. Now I'm 1mg ed. Arimidex might not be working for me like it does for you.

[Bouncer]

Its the mk-677 which I warned you about. Progesterone. You're still on it right? I clearly said in my log how i had to stop every few days because of nip sensitivity.