DesnaePhoto

Really? Have you read the ingredient lists? Some don't. Most do.

Even some chocolate milks do. Avoid those (see above post about replacing liver, not muscle, glycogen)

tadawdy

During exercise, the only problem with fructose is that it's absorbed more slowly. Apparently there are differing opinions as to how its absorbed (passively vs. actively), but it does hang around longer and can cause cramping in some. In the proper mix for exercise, such as in something like Gatorade, this shouldn't be a concern.

Why is replacing liver glycogen a bad thing? It is the one that's used to stabilize your blood glucose, after all. Having fructose during exercise, which goes to liver glycogen, isn't a bad thing. Afterward, I wouldn't worry about liver glycogen, and I certainly wouldn't avoid it during exercise

Don't forget that HFCS isn't pure fructose, which is a common misconception. The type usually found in foods is 55/45 (fructose/glucose), and it is about as sweet as table sugar (sucrose). The main difference between the two is whether the components exist as mono- or disaccharides. The importance of this is debated, with some claiming that the body regulates the breakdown of sugar by regulating sucrase activity. Others claim that, regardless, the bond is weak and is broken very rapidly (it isn't like sucrose has a low GI) and then the two are pretty much the same.

My argument is that, post-exercise of significant volume and intensity, it's irrelevant. If you've done enough, you'll be scrambling to replace your glycogen stores and repair tissue damage.

No one is suggesting that being on a steady diet of sugar is a good idea.

calpolypedalin

Has anyone considered Frozen Yogurt? Similar to ice cream in consistency, usually low to non-fat, high in sugar..

DesnaePhoto

Fixed that for you.

Perhaps my understanding of the intent of a post-workout recovery drink is incorrect. My understanding is consumption within time period of when cell walls are more permeable to macromolecule absorption. You want to get amino acids and glucose into the MUSCLE cells to facilitate rapid repair. Liver glycogen is not as essential for such rapid replacement. Hence the HFCS comment.

besposito

Breyer's Vanilla: Milk, Cream, Sugar, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Natural Tara Gum

rjc100

I have times after a long hot ride in the summer, made my recovery protein shake with Ice Cream in the blender.
SMOOTH..and Refreshing.