GI or GL of Carbs in MRPs and Protein Bars

[TallShadow]

Something that occurred to me lately...

In the MRP's and Protein Bars that do have substantial (>20g carbs), are these typically high glycemic carbs, or are they a little lower?

I try to limit my MRP (Myoplex Deluxe) to only my post-workout shakes, and I only have the Protein Bars (Zone Perfect or MetRx Protein Plus) when absolutely necessary to avoid missing a scheduled meal. But I was wondering whether the carbs in these choices are insulin rockets, or are they a more slowly absorbing variety?

If they are high glycemic, I will focus even more on keeping the use of these nutrients close to my workouts.

Any information would be appreciated.


TS

[Fudomyo]

MRP's are mostly high GI. Maltodextrin etc. are in those.

Bars are probably lower, but still on the high side. It all depends on whats in them of course. With 60 different bars it's hard to answer that one. The Zone Perfect bars are designed to be slowly absorbed, so those aren't terrible.

Fudo

[Kitara]

Look at the sugars level too. If it's 45g of carbs and 35g of sugars then you're looking at high GI level. A lot of the brands have have high carbs have a lot of sugar in them to make them taste good too. There are lots of low-carb varieties out there as well.