Maltodextrin or other endurance fuels? (Read 722 times)

Try dextrose in water with a little protein powder. You will have to test the concentrations to get it right, but I put about 50 grams (200 calories) of dextrose in 25 ounces of water with 15g of protein powder. Works pretty well. If you're curious as to why I suggest putting some protein in your fuel mix, it's because the latest studies show that endurance is increased when protein is taken with carbohydrate as opposed to either carbohydrate or water alone. And take if from someone that's done the Ironman, your success on race day will largely depend on how well you take in energy during the race. You can buy dextrose online at www.fitrx.com and it's less than $5 a bag.

Kepp to maltodextrin mostly and maybe a little of the other simple sugars. Protein in small amounts is good for 4-5+ hrs. of endurance but has been scientifically disproved to be energy producing. It does however keep the muscle from tearing down as much and keeping the ammonia production down. There is a twist in the type of protein, soy is king during the event, it produces much less ammonia than whey or casein. Whey is king for recovery though.

Right! Hey Jeff