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Competitive Bodybuilding & Fitness
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cmplx carbs post insulin spike?

JussyBear
JussyBear
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Joined: 2005/01/13
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2007/01/12, 12:00 AM
So I understand the simple carbs aspect of an insulin spike, but why is it necessary to take a complex carb while you're drinking the protein shake (over the 45 min)?
bb1fit
bb1fit
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2007/01/12, 02:03 AM
Who said it was?

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JussyBear
JussyBear
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2007/01/13, 02:11 AM
Oh, uh, haha, nevermind then. I read the "Holy Insulin Spikes Batman" and jdelts said this is how he performed his insulin spikes. You gave your thumbs up approval on it too, so I was just curious. But I guess it's not an issue, haha, thanks a lot BB!

(here's the convo):

jdelts: "....after I spike immediately following my workouts, I quickly drink 30-40 grams of protein, then sip the last 30grams for the next 45 minutes, while consuming some type of complex carb.

bb1fit: "Exactly right. The more insulin sensitive you are, the more potent your recovery drink will be! Insulin sensitivity is key to uptake. Glad it is working for you Jdelts."

Thanks again!
Justin