Originally Posted by
bikerjp
This is kind of what I was getting at. She said Gu is
better than a more simple sugar, so would it follow that something less simple (or more complex) than Gu would be better still? According to the chart on
this page the glycemic index of maltodextrin is high. There is some other interesting into on that site as well.
It is better than straight table sugar glucose because the boost lasts a bit longer. go drink a Coke near the end of a long ride and you'll feel like a hero for a little bit. Having a GU won't be as dramatic but you'll feel a bit better for a while longer. compare that to something MORE complex.. have a PB sandwich beforehand. you can't tell the difference before and after but you will have calories to burn for a while.