Insulin sensitive in the morning/around training time

What are peoples thoughts of the idea of being more insulin sensitive in the morning and a X period of time after training? Do you think its BS? Do you think even if your on a low carb/high protein/fat diet you should still eat simple carbs in the morning after training?

What carb sources do you find best? Dextrose, WMS, sports drinks such as powerade/gatorade? etc

I don't necessarily think its BS but I don't think worrying about it is going to make any noticeable difference.

Best carb source. Chips

Agreed^^^^

Tiny part of a much bigger picture.. .insignificant almost...

Also agree with the guys. In the grand scheme of things, it's a refinement that may make a diff to elite bodybuilders but won't account for 99% of results.

I'll qualify that by saying that, in some cases, it may have a more significant impact ... in the case of people who are insulin resistant or have diabetes.

Otherwise, if your insulin related processes are working just fine, it's a 1% deal mostly.

But that 1% might give an elite athlete the edge. For the rest of us, well ...

chocchillimango said:

Also agree with the guys. In the grand scheme of things, it's a refinement that may make a diff to elite bodybuilders but won't account for 99% of results.

I'll qualify that by saying that, in some cases, it may have a more significant impact ... in the case of people who are insulin resistant or have diabetes.

Otherwise, if your insulin related processes are working just fine, it's a 1% deal mostly.

But that 1% might give an elite athlete the edge. For the rest of us, well ...

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Only provided that the 99% is in place first...






And bacon.... There must be bacon...

nazzysmith said:

Only provided that the 99% is in place first...



And bacon.... There must be bacon...

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The first point is a given, @nazzysmith;

If you stuff around on the fringes trying to get results but don't have the basics in place, you're not going anywhere fast

The second point ... BACON!

Yes.

Rugby88 said:

What are peoples thoughts of the idea of being more insulin sensitive in the morning and a X period of time after training? Do you think its BS? Do you think even if your on a low carb/high protein/fat diet you should still eat simple carbs in the morning after training?

What carb sources do you find best? Dextrose, WMS, sports drinks such as powerade/gatorade? etc

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The book you need to read are Nutrient Timing by Ivy.
Basically, clinical evidence shows you get really insulin sensitive for 45 minutes post training then you start to become really insulin resistant. After 2 hours you're as resistant as a type 2 diabetic! A small feed of sugar + aminos (or complex versions) before training makes you more sensitive and extends this period. Constant re-feeds can extend the sensitivity for up to 6 hours.

If you train at night and follow this protocol and eat most of your calories post training within an hour, you're getting in another 5 hours of insulin sensitivity. That's a 20% increase. This WILL add up over time.

I'll link the studies at some point today. Hitting you up via PM now