Supplement ?'s

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Couple questions for you guys:

1. As far a post-workout Carb-replenishers go, what do you guys reccomend? Anthony Ellis reccomends Twin Lab Ultra Fuel. Are thier any cheaper substitutes? A low fructose sports drink or something?

2. If kept away from light/heat, how long out of the bottle can I expect supplements to last? For example, I've been using a small tupperware container for my pre- and post- workout stacks. Containing glutamine powder, vitamin c, CEE pills, etc. Are these good in there for a couple days?

 

[simon]

Couple questions for you guys:

1. As far a post-workout Carb-replenishers go, what do you guys reccomend? Anthony Ellis reccomends Twin Lab Ultra Fuel. Are thier any cheaper substitutes? A low fructose sports drink or something?

2. If kept away from light/heat, how long out of the bottle can I expect supplements to last? For example, I've been using a small tupperware container for my pre- and post- workout stacks. Containing glutamine powder, vitamin c, CEE pills, etc. Are these good in there for a couple days?

1. Pure dextrose or maltodextrin are both much cheaper than any branded stuff. Just mix them in with some whey. You can get them in bulk from various online places (trueprotein.com for example).

2. Depends on what type of supplement it is. Glutamine and CEE should be fine as long as they're dry. Vitamin C breaks down quite easily when exposed to heat, moisture, air or vibration. Vitamin C powder will probably break down easier than Vitamin C tablets. You could try getting some of those oxygen +water absorbing packs to help keep it fresh.

 

[djSlvt]

You could use moisture absorber bags; http://www.sud-chemie.com/scmcms/web/content.jsp?nodeId=6253&lang=en


Such as found in most supplement bottles. If that size you'd need several dozens for your container, or get one big one. Looking up name and searching eBay will give something.

 

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Are those really neccessary for even like 2-3 days?

 

[Omen]

Get some maltodextrin and mix it in some water, add some flavoring like kool aid and some splenda or dextrose and drink it.

As far as supplements out of the bottle, I dont know why it is a concern. Just take it out of the bottle you get it, and take it for the day.

For instance... I take my multi out of the bottle and take it. If I have to take it with me, I do. I even put it in my pocket.

I mix my powders in a cup and put a lid on it and prepare it for the next day. It is fine.

I mean if you have one of those supp pill containers and put 7 days worth of pills in it, ok. Just keep it out of the sun and moisture and you'll be fine. Nothing will go bad in a couple of days.