Complex Carbohydrates

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This product is used to increase energy during athletic workouts. Your muscles are fueled by blood glucose in any long duration of exercise. It is important to try to spare glycogen for as long as possible.

3 lbs. powder per bottle
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Most bodybuilders focus on their protein intake and carbohydrates are left on the back burner. If you're serious about muscle building you need to be eating the correct diet, and carbohydrates are a very important piece of the puzzle.

What are carbohydrates?

Basically, carbohydrates come in two forms; simple and complex.

Simple carbohydrates are found in natural and processed sugars and are quickly absorbed into the body for use as energy. This energy is not long lasting and can often be followed by a dip in energy levels resulting in the person feeling tired and lethargic. Simple carbohydrates are generally not recommended for muscle building or keeping healthy.

Complex carbohydrates make up the bulk of the bodies energy source. Complex carbohydrates come in foods such as wheat, brown rice, potatoes, bread and oatmeal. Complex carbohydrates take much longer for the body to turn into energy but this energy is long lasting. Regular servings of food high in complex carbohydrates is recommended for all athletes. Complex carbohydrates are known as "good carbs" because they give you long lasting energy to work harder and feel better throughout the day.

Carbohydrates role in muscle building:

Carbohydrates play two key roles in muscle building. The first is energy. Your body needs maximum energy to perform at maximum level. If you don't get enough energy from complex carbohydrates you will not be working as hard as you can and this will limit your muscle building potential. Simple carbohydrates will not cut it either, you may get 10 minutes of energy from a chocolate bar but after that you're left feeling tired and run down.

Second, insulin spike post workout. Insulin is the most anabolic hormone in the human body and drives nutrients from the bloodstream into muscle cells. When you finish your workout your muscles are desperately trying to repair and rebuild and are crying out for energy and nutrients.

When you need carbohydrates:

You should kick off the day with a good serve of protein and carbohydrates. When you wake up your body has just had eight hours without any nutritional intake and is crying out for food. Another time when complex carbohydrates are very important is pre-workout for energy. Try and have a good meal filled with complex carbohydrates and protein about 1 hours to 45 mins before your workout.

Types of carbohydrate supplements:

Bodybuilders often mix these supplements in with post-workout shakes for insulin spike. Pure carbohydrate supplements are much better because the bodybuilder can control the amounts he/she wishes to consume at any one time.