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Old 08-27-2004, 06:30 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I think for before and during a workout you just need quick carbs for energy.

For post workout, you're looking for a dramatic insulin spike to be generated to help take the protein in the shake to the muscles. The higher the GI of the carbs, the better.
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