r/AskReddit • u/RATGUT1996 • 12h ago

Gym bros, what sacred knowledge of getting Gains do you swear by and will always recommend?

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u/eightslipsandagully 10h ago

The problem with a lot of mass gainers is they maltodextrin as a bulk source of calories/carbs

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u/dgjapc 9h ago

I recently learned maltodextrin has a glycemic index that’s nearly twice that of table sugar. Many processed food manufacturers will sneak it into their sugar-free products, but it’s absolutely terrible for blood sugar. Diabetics beware.

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u/eightslipsandagully 4h ago

I'm not diabetic but I noticed I was getting the worst rush and crashes after drinking it. Decided to just eat more instead lol

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u/Imnotveryfunatpartys 7h ago

Well hey, insulin is an anabolic hormone

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u/dgjapc 7h ago

Two sides to every coin, right?

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u/Mobile_Throway 4h ago

Which is great. As long as you're sensitive to it.

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u/_bk_adv 10h ago

Probably. I haven’t taken any in years. I don’t think the brand I used is even made anymore. MusclePharm.