Why dextrose and not gummy bears PostWorkout?

[Tier]

Whats the deal with dextrose over other sugars say from sweets or honey or even fruit or say even a potato for postworkout

atm i have a potato with eggwhites and green beans post workout

[MidniteRambo]

I differentiate between: (1) the pwo shake (consumed immediately at the completion of the workout, with the fastest absorbing protein, whey, and the most effective insulin spikers- dextrose and maltodextrin) versus (2) the first meal after the workout (within an hour after completion) where solid food such as a potato, egg whites, chicken breast etc are fine options.

Skip the gummybears unless you're seven.

[squatrack585]

I dont about gummy bears, but I just throw handful of strawberries, pour some honey on top throw in some vanilla protien powder and that seems to work great for me...

[D-Jay]

Hey ....try sweet-tarts

all dextrose....

[Princess L]

Hey ....try sweet-tarts

all dextrose....

Smarties too 

[Princess L]

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[Tier]

no ones actually answered the q yet ....................  ill make it basic ,

whats the deal WHY dextrose and not 'high sugar lollies'

[Princess L]

no ones actually answered the q yet ....................  ill make it basic ,

whats the deal WHY dextrose and not 'high sugar lollies'

Simple answer:  Different sugars act differently in the body.
 'ose' = sugar - - - lactose, sucrose, glucose, dextrose, etc....

[MidniteRambo]

Simple answer:  Different sugars act differently in the body.
 'ose' = sugar - - - lactose, sucrose, glucose, dextrose, etc....

And, check this out, glucose and dextrose are basically synonomous:

"Two isomers of the aldohexose sugars are known as glucose, only one of which (D-glucose) is biologically active. This form (D-glucose) is often referred to as dextrose (dextrose monohydrate), especially in the food industry.. . The mirror-image of the molecule, L-glucose, cannot be used by cells."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dextrose

As such, when we talk about consuming dextrose to spike insulin, you are (chemically speaking) referring to biologically-active glucose (D-glucose).

[Princess L]

And, check this out, glucose and dextrose are basically synonomous:

As such, when we talk about consuming dextrose to spike insulin, you are (chemically speaking) referring to biologically-active glucose (D-glucose).

Yup - I guess I thought that was common knowledge.  The "glucose tablets" that diabetics usually have with them is just hard pressed dextrose.

[MidniteRambo]

Yup - I guess I thought that was common knowledge.  The "glucose tablets" that diabetics usually have with them is just hard pressed dextrose.

Do you know if it is possible to get glucose tablets without a prescription?  I currently use dextrose in powdered form.

[Princess L]

Do you know if it is possible to get glucose tablets without a prescription?  I currently use dextrose in powdered form.

Oh, absolutely.  Any Walgreens should have them.  But why?  WAYYYY more expensive.  You could just eat Smarties 

[MidniteRambo]

Oh, absolutely.  Any Walgreens should have them.  But why?  WAYYYY more expensive.  You could just eat Smarties 

My kids would be upset and taking them.  I guess I'll stick to powder.