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Reddit mentions of NOW Sports Nutrition, Dextrose Powder (Monosaccharide), Energy Production, 10-Pound
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Same trusted quality with a brand new look! Packaging may varyPURE CARBOHYDRATE: Dextrose (also known as glucose) is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) that is the primary source of energy for the body.* Dextrose can be consumed before, during, and after the most intense training sessions. NOW Sports Dextrose is derived from non-GMO corn and manufactured under NOW’s strict quality standards.MAINTAIN EXERCISE ENDURANCE*: Dextrose stimulates the body to drive, not only glucose, but amino acids and other nutrients into cells.* In addition, dextrose also helps to make important nutrients, such as creatine and branched-chain aminos, available for use by muscle tissue.* From an athletic performance perspective therefore, it can help fuel intense activity, maintain exercise endurance, and support recovery from exercise.*GMP Quality Assured: NPA A-rated GMP certification means that every aspect of the NOW manufacturing process has been examined, including our laboratory/testing methods (for stability, potency, and product formulation).Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968.
Specs:
| Color | Natural Color |
| Height | 20.375 Inches |
| Length | 7.875 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 10 Pound (Pack of 1) |
| Weight | 10.7 Pounds |
| Width | 4.875 Inches |
It's kind of extreme, but you can get a lot of calories from dextrose (glucose) in water. It's a monosaccharide, so it's absorbed very quickly - no (significant) work for the digestive system.
I order 10lb tubs of it from amazon and dissolve 4-6 tbsp in a large glass of water. If you like sweet stuff, it'll taste good.
If you want liquid carbs and sugars, there's existing options:
http://www.hammernutrition.com/heed-sports-drink/
https://www.amazon.com/Gatorade-Thirst-Quencher-Powder-Glacier/dp/B0052HV6EU
https://www.amazon.com/Foods-Dextrose-Powder-Pounds-Packaging/dp/B002JNM8YM/
The advantages of gels and standalone carbs is:
That said, it's not black and white. Liquid carbs might work better for you, I recommend trying it out.
Couldn't this work for lows? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002JNM8YM?pc_redir=T1
https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Sports-Dextrose-Powder-10-Pound/dp/B002JNM8YM
If you can make it fit your macros everyday and flexible diet your way there good for you but it sounds like you weren't able to do that with 8 years of training.
A plan helps, it's how I was able to diet from 220+ back down to a ripped 180.
If not go ahead with your 30 bananas a day but a simpler way would just to drink Dextrose Shakes which would be better for muscle gains since fructose is mainly metabolized in the liver instead of the rest of your body.
https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Sports-Dextrose-Powder-10-Pound/dp/B002JNM8YM/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1538534765&sr=8-3&keywords=dextrose&th=1
Creatine 5g a day everyday when I wake up.
1 whey protein serving + 1 dextrose serving post workout
When I feel this way I consume some dextrose powder in water and it usually helps get my energy up as its some fast acting sugar.
this is what i use: https://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Dextrose-Powder-10-Pound/dp/B002JNM8YM/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1485482597&sr=8-1&keywords=dextrose&th=1