We now know that carbohydrates
can improve performance during training. This will definitely lead to
muscle growth in the long run, but carbs also have the ability to
increase muscle growth though. This is mainly through the actions of
insulin. As stated previously, consuming carbs prompts your body to
release insulin.
Insulin increases protein synthesis (muscle growth), which is the
number one goal of every lifter. One way insulin causes growth is by
increasing transportation of amino acids from your blood stream to your
muscles. It also binds with the muscle cell membrane that triggers an
onslaught of reactions that lead to growth.
Insulin is also anti-catabolic meaning it prevents muscle loss. From
an anti-catabolic standpoint insulin keeps the catabolic hormone
cortisol at bay. One of cortisol functions is to breakdown proteins
(muscle tissue) and convert it to energy. When insulin levels are high
cortisol levels are lower. This is the primary anti-catabolic power of
insulin.
During training the body is in a catabolic state as cortisol levels
are high. Some of this muscle loss can be counteracted by consuming high
glycemic carbs before and during training.
After training the body will continue to be in a catabolic state
until protein and carbohydrates are consumed. For this reason high
glycemic carbs should also be consumed after training. The body is in a
unique state immediately after training. It is much more sensitive to
nutrients and and protein synthesis is increased beyond normal resting
levels. This is yet another reason to mix carbohydrates with your post
training protein shake.
Lastly, consuming high glycemic carbohydrates will replenish glycogen stores that have been depleted by training. This will lead to faster recovery and a better workout tomorrow.
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