Thoughts on Waxy Maize

[Krazy8888]

Just looking to get peoples opinions on waxy maize, and results gained, positive and negative. I was thinking about adding waxy maize to my protein shake post work-out along with creatine mono. Plus I was thinking about incorporating waxy maize in my carbo load phase for my marathon at the end of September. If anyone had used waxy maize as part of their training for long distance runs I would appreciate feed back on that as well. Thanks for you input and help or suggestions.

[ubcpower]

I found myself very bloated off of it and found no difference between it and maltodextrin.
In my opinion it is over marketed and over hyped.

[Rix]

I'm a big believer in 50% Dextrose 50% Maltodextrin for post work out. Although I've never tried it, I am tempted to agree with UBCPower: seems to be over hyped...

[Talo]

I like it and didn't find any bloat at all.

[powerrack]

I tried it for a solid 8 weeks, I didn't really like it, I used the Species brand and the ON brand. I think regular dextrose did a better job for myself at a lower cost.

But just like training and drugs, nutrition is very individual. I know guys who use ground up oatmeal pwo, it doesn't give the spike, but they still use it.

[tiramisu]

I think it's ok but I'm cheap and so is dextrose,

[bigtavi8]

i have run all three carb sources for long periods of time and always end up coming back to dextrose. On paper WMS looks like its the king of high molecular weight carbs and best for shuttling nutrients PWO but i find for me i cant handle the chalkiness taste it has. Also i don't get the feeling of fullness in the muscle with WMS as i get with dextrose. Also like tiramisu says WMS is usually 2 times the price of dextrose and they cause similar effects on the anabolic window of opportunity.

[Praetorian]

It all depends on the brand...Ive had some really bad ones in the past...I prefer the original product carried by Art Atwood, not sure if it is still available. Species is decent as well. I prefer it over dextrose as it is easier on the stomach...dextrose tends to really fatten guys up I find...as a second choice malto is better.
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[IronMan]

Myself, I prefer WMS over those other wine making sugars like Maltodextrin and Dextrose. As I am a sugar sensitive type and have gained fat and water off of Malto and Dex. With WMS, being a fast acting, sugar free, complex carb, I get all the benefit from the fast acting properties but no water or fat gain like I would get from those other 2. I get very good muscle fullness, without the stomach upset. IMO WMS, even though its more expensive, it is worth the extra $$ for all the benefits I get from it without the cons. For me its like buying a higher quality protein opposed to going with the cheaper, yet still effective one. Yes, you are still getting protein in you, but there is going to be some lower grade proteins, soy, and fillers that will cause some minor side effects like gas, bloating, poor mix-ability, etc..... I would prefer to go with something that doesn't cause me any problems and that does an amazing job!

[JonnyO]

It all depends on the brand...Ive had some really bad ones in the past...I prefer the original product carried by Art Atwood, not sure if it is still available. Species is decent as well. I prefer it over dextrose as it is easier on the stomach...dextrose tends to really fatten guys up I find...as a second choice malto is better.
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I agree!

I use PVL's brand and never had issues with their waxy maize.

Also with waxy I can take it a couple hundred grams of it and have no issues, lets see someone do that with dextrose and tell me how you feel.