Post-workout, what is the best carb:protein ratio?
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Hi,
For years my post protein shake would have consisted of 2 scoops of whey protein and nothing else. After doing some research I can see that using a carb source like waxy maize is very important to spike your insulin to get the proteins and amino acids into the muscles. My question is whats the best ration of carbs to protein. Some sources state 2:1 carbs to protein. Is this correct?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Mark
For years my post protein shake would have consisted of 2 scoops of whey protein and nothing else. After doing some research I can see that using a carb source like waxy maize is very important to spike your insulin to get the proteins and amino acids into the muscles. My question is whats the best ration of carbs to protein. Some sources state 2:1 carbs to protein. Is this correct?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Mark
By Mark Sheridan – about 1 year ago
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The think is this would be my last carbs of the day as i train at 7pm every night. Only meal after training is fish or steak with green veg and maybe a poached egg
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In addition to the links above, the "ratio" depends upon your goals. You should always have at least 20 grams of whey protein after training. Beyond this, the question becomes, "do you have as little as 25 grams of carbs with it or as many as 150 grams"?
If you are cutting and you have a slow metabolism and you aren't very active and only go to the gym 3 days per week then go closer to 25 grams. If you are bulking and have a fast metabolism and are active and you aren't currently gaining weight but you'd like to, then go closer to 150.
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