Dextrose

1. Where can I pick this up?
How do you use it?

Gregory Lopez7 said:1. Where can I pick this up?
How do you use it?

You can pick it up at any local pharmacy or health food store that carries sports supplements.
Think of it this way: you’re looking at grape sugar—basically high-glycemic glucose—which means it hits your bloodstream like a freight train. Honestly, unless you're an athlete burning through massive amounts of fuel during a heavy workout, slamming this stuff isn't the brightest move. If you aren't using that energy immediately, your liver is just going to convert it into triglycerides, which translates to body fat stored away for "later." Athletes typically use it right after training as a post-workout supplement to spike insulin levels—which acts like a delivery truck bringing amino acids into your muscle cells—while simultaneously replenishing the glycogen stores you drained during your session.

Check your DMs

Angela Wright said:You can pick it up at any local pharmacy or health food store that carries sports supplements.
Think of it this way: you’re looking at grape sugar—basically high-glycemic glucose—which means it hits your bloodstream like a freight train. Honestly, unless you're an athlete burning through massive amounts of fuel during a heavy workout, slamming this stuff isn't the brightest move. If you aren't using that energy immediately, your liver is just going to convert it into triglycerides, which translates to body fat stored away for "later." Athletes typically use it right after training as a post-workout supplement to spike insulin levels—which acts like a delivery truck bringing amino acids into your muscle cells—while simultaneously replenishing the glycogen stores you drained during your session.

Thanks. I checked the local pharmacies, but they don't stock it and couldn't even order it. I saw some at Miller, but buying it in small packets is pretty inefficient if you need a decent amount. Currently, I'm doing one triathlon a week, plus track and field throughout the year and some boxing on the side. There's endless science out there regarding all these supplements, but I personally lean toward a more natural approach—fruits, veggies, and so on. I was thinking about using dextrose powder in my water for hydration while cycling. Would an Isostar drink be a better bet? Or maybe just replacing the dextrose with dried raisins would be enough? Anyway, thanks for the practical advice and tips.

Samuel Wood3 said:Check your DMs

Thanks, I'll check if they carry it in powder form.

Gregory Lopez7 said:Thanks. I checked the local pharmacies, but they don't stock it and couldn't even order it. I saw some at Miller, but buying it in small packets is pretty inefficient if you need a decent amount. Currently, I'm doing one triathlon a week, plus track and field throughout the year and some boxing on the side. There's endless science out there regarding all these supplements, but I personally lean toward a more natural approach—fruits, veggies, and so on. I was thinking about using dextrose powder in my water for hydration while cycling. Would an Isostar drink be a better bet? Or maybe just replacing the dextrose with dried raisins would be enough? Anyway, thanks for the practical advice and tips.

Usually, you can grab those kinds of supplements much cheaper and easier through the sports clubs you train with. At least, that’s how it’s always worked for me.

Oh, please, just head over to Target, you’ve got two pounds of stuff to pick up for $15.

Gregory Lopez7 said:Thanks. I checked the local pharmacies, but they don't stock it and couldn't even order it. I saw some at Miller, but buying it in small packets is pretty inefficient if you need a decent amount. Currently, I'm doing one triathlon a week, plus track and field throughout the year and some boxing on the side. There's endless science out there regarding all these supplements, but I personally lean toward a more natural approach—fruits, veggies, and so on. I was thinking about using dextrose powder in my water for hydration while cycling. Would an Isostar drink be a better bet? Or maybe just replacing the dextrose with dried raisins would be enough? Anyway, thanks for the practical advice and tips.

Look, you really only need the dextrose once you're finished, not while you're mid-ride...
before you even head out, you should be fueling up with some complex carbs.

Jonathan James7 said:Look, you really only need the dextrose once you're finished, not while you're mid-ride...
before you even head out, you should be fueling up with some complex carbs.

Thanks so much. My trainer used to source everything through his gym, but circumstances have changed and he isn't doing that anymore. He gave me one contact info------ but honestly, based on my experience so far, they don't seem very professional. I'm not interested in wasting more time there. Could you please send over the specific details for that company you mentioned? Also, any advice on a "formula" for timing those complex carbs?
Best regards!