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Old 12-05-2006, 09:53 AM
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^^^^Yes absolutely add it in the shake. I'm assuming this is for pre so that is something you could do just prior (about 10-15 minutes) to your workout. You don't even need a whole serving of protein, say about 15 to 20 grams protein with about 40 grams carbs you'd get from the malto. Then you can use the same thing post workout except maybe more protein if you want. Again, you'd be better off using dex and malto together, 50% of each in terms of total carbs. Keep in mind that the grams amount and the actual carbs amount is two different things.

With malto it's pretty close. 50 grams = approx. 47 grams so just call it even since it won't matter.

With dex 1.25 teaspoons = 4 grams carbs. I don't really know the gram weight of that.

If it's a brand with flavoring added that will change of course.

You DO not need to worry about some exact amount. Just a round about formula and I would advocate 60 to 100 grams carbs "surrounding" the workout but not more than that.

A pre shake with 1/8 cup or so of malto and 5 teaspoons of dex would put you in the ballpark of 40 grams carbs if you wanted to do that. You could do a little more or a little less depending on how you feel during the workout. Again, there is not exact formula necessary just don't overdo it on the carbs.
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If you act sanctimonious I will just list out your logical fallacies until you get pissed off and spew blasphemous remarks.
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