Slow- or Fast-Carbs Pre-Workout?

Nutrition Q&A [Moderated]
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Hi Doc

[i think i may have answered my own question here, but i would like to run it past your for your learned insight and guidance]

i’m making sure i’m focusing my carb intake on the meals just before and just after my workouts, but i’ve kinda got it into my head that simple carbs (e.g. a fistful of dried fruit) pre-workout would give me a quick blast of energy

which they do

but - about two-thirds of the way through my workout - kerSPLAT! i just crash and burn, and feel so drained it’s hard to carry on

i’m thinking that i should be including some slower releasing stuff like oatmeal in there too, yes?

Thanks!

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I don’t think it matters one iota (re: fast or slow and energy intake), but perhaps the amount of carbs is not correct, you’re actually thirsty, or the total amount of calories was not ideal.

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To piggyback off of this question on pre-workout carbs, does having say 50g of carbs with BCAAs pre-workout interfere with the MPS response generated by a meal 2-3 hours prior, or 2-3 hours after? I do no other “snacking” besides this throughout the day.

Example:
Lunch: 12pm (protein & carbs)
Pre-Workout Meal: 3pm (carbs and BCAAs)
Post-Workout Meal: 5pm (whey and carbs)

Thanks!