If I was to have carbs, I would probably have them post-workout, as it helps your muscles grow (
anabolic effect of insulin).
Considering that fats give very little insulin response, and it is
the anabolic effect of insulin that promotes protein synthesis (often used by body builders for that reason) and inhibits proteolysis.
Not exact matches
Although the increased presence
of insulin stimulates body fat build up, this hormone also participates in muscle growth, by providing an
anabolic effect.
This diet is so effective because it provides all
of the
anabolic effects caused by
insulin, whilst ensuring that the metabolism is increased, the body is in a caloric deficit, and that there are not enough carbohydrates for the body to store as fat for a later date.
The combined
effect of anabolic hormones (testosterone,
insulin and growth hormone) produced by your body is what causes muscles to grow.
With high
insulin sensitivity, your body creates more
of an
anabolic effect from carbs and to some extent, protein.
For the shakes that I make myself, here are some things to keep in mind if you try it... A good source
of quickly digestible natural carbs such as frozen bananas, pineapples, honey, or organic maple syrup are perfect to elicit an
insulin response that will promote muscle glycogen replenishment and a general
anabolic (muscle building)
effect.
These are the two main times in the day where your body will take full advantage
of the
anabolic effects of high
insulin with little chance
of fat storage.
This indicates a potential
anabolic stimulatory
effect of insulin on MPS, which would seemingly amplify the maximal
anabolic response to dietary protein as compared to the ingestion
of protein alone.»