What is Waxy Maize Starch?

Waxy Maize Starch is a complex, long-chain, super-high molecular weight, sugar and lactose free carbohydrate.

Many athletes feel WMS restores glycogen levels faster than dextrose, thus super-hydrating the muscle cells in record time. Taken immediately post workout as an insulin-boosting carbohydrate source, it is recommended to be taken along with a fast acting protein source and other eugenic aids, such as creatine, glutamine and leucine.

Waxy Maize Starch has a much higher molecular weight than dextrose and maltodextrin so therefore passes through the stomach much faster, thus eliminating the risk of stomach discomfort; so there is no stomach cramping and no bloated feeling. Since Waxy Maize Starch is absorbed so rapidly it can easily be consumed directly before or even during workouts without upsetting your stomach!

Waxy Maize Starch acts like a pump, pulling the nutrients along with water into the muscle and at the correct speed and osmolality for your body to fully utilize.

How should use this supplement to formulate my Post Workout Shake?

Weight and training intensity are two factors that play a role regarding your post workout shake.  Most sources suggest 0.25 per pound of lean body mass for cutting and 0.50 per pound of lean body mass for individuals wishing to increase body mass.

Protein should be in a ratio of 2 to 1, so if you have a lean body mass of 170 lb, this would mean 42 grams of carbs and 21 grams of protein if you are cutting, and 85 grams of carbs and 43 grams of protein if you are in a mass gaining cycle.  This should be ingested within 30 minutes of training.