(GDA's) Glucose Disposal Agents

Never heard of them. Menna I dunno how you feel about supplements, but i honestly have seen MORE results when i am off of them and more muscle gain and energy and fat loss too. I just avoid them as much as possible. I feel sound nutrition is best all the way around. I was scared at first to rid myself of all my supps, but glad i did. My body feels cleaner, less edgy from the caffeine, im losing weight finally, and strength and size are increasing. The only supp i take, because i see results is cheap basic CREATINE monohydrate. Its cheap and does the job. Just be careful about every lil supp that comes down the pike. I dunno i just got sick of shelling out money to muscletech and all these other million dollar corporations for stuff that really didnt work. There are not strick laws on these supps and they dont necessarily have to work. I dont know anything about these GDAs but i figure it wouldn't be that helpful. Maybe i am wrong, but food is the #1 blood sugar controller, so that can be a FREE controller and no money spent. I have so so much xtend in my room and other supps. I dont use right now, just try as low as supps as possible. Your choice, but my opinion SAVE YOUR MONEY

lucas

I agree with you most supplement companies out there are garbage along with most supplements…Right now I take Beverly International Ultimate Muscle Protein, multivitamin and fat burner, Prima force BCAA’s and Optimum nutrition L – Glutamine (contest diet supplements). These are all reputable companies and supplements. I just heard about GDA’s and it sounded interesting. I know that you can use them as a natural bodybuilder and just wanted to know if anyone had any experience using them and what would they would recommend for me (brand and dosage)?  

I'm probably going to get spanked but I'm a pretty big fan of GDAs - Last year I was using Anabolic Pump (which I'm assuming is not the ones your referencing) and The Doc put me on what was basically GDAs to control some erratic binge (blood sugar) urges.  I ended up dieting on alot more carbs then he expected.  Coincidence, maybe - just my body type, maybe - did I get extra help from my supplementation, maybe. 

I would really like to hear Joe weigh in on this specifically cause the supplements that work as GDAs aren't radical controversial items.

Let us wait patiently..................

interesting??? i'm curious to hear joe's take on this.

I missed this sorry guys.

Yup Doc - TRA/HTP - then my Osteo suggested a supplement/vitamin called Glucothera that seems to be doing the same trick and has the right Chromium and VS in it.

Shellie - I use Anabolic Pump (USP Labs) - Doc makes fun of me but I like it and I'm not giving it up (it doesn't have any Splenda thankfully).  I also use alot of glutamine, then the Glucothera since the one Joe had me on last year was pretty expensive then I couldn't find it.  I also do some ALA, Milk Thistle combo thing. 

I really don't know but it does seem to keep me more stable and I seem to notice if I miss - placebo or not I don't know and don't feel the need to really test that theory - I'm enough of a nut job with out testing it. 

And please don't make fun of us but my hubby and I are playing around with a glucometer and the Supps mentioned by Menna - I was already basically on them and will not change anything mid prep - but Scott is in a great position to test things on himself.  If we find out anything fascinating I will share.

Nancy,

I think it's a very good idea to keep an eye on your glucose level.  A few times, recently, I've felt very hypoglycemic.  It's not fun & I want to prevent it at all cost.

I just ordered some Dialene 4 to try.  

To a great extent Shel we put our selves into a low grade state of hypoglycemia by eating with the frequency that we do.  I'm a train wreck if I slide to far past a meal NOT PRETTY!!!

I see, that's why I've been shaky & grumpy so much lately.

Yes, it's not pretty!

I would love to hear your results regarding the glucometer test…I believe normal blood glucose levels are 70-110. To truly test if the CP and the VS are working eat a high carb meal without taking the two supplements then test your blood glucose levels. Then the next day eat the same meal but use those two supplements during the meal and if your blood glucose levels are lower when using the supplements then the Chromium and Vanadyl are working.