Intra workout brands + post workout carb supplement? advice

[robbbo]

Hey guys,

finally my first post, so here goes.
2 questions:
1.
ive been looking into adding a intra workout supplement to my list and am curious what everyone recommends and uses, is there much of an added benefit of using an intra over just water during,
no longer been wasting time with off the shelf sugar energy drinks anymore and wanted to know if
this will give me a slight edge. Already using a pre workout nitrix supplement which im happy with. + creatine.
Ive read quite a bit about the gaspari range and am happy with superpump250, they make a sizeon intra workout mix, worth it or waste of money… stick to water for intra? can anyone advise a good alternative.

2. Ive been doing a bit of research on post workout carb supplementation, is it neccessary and worth the money to go for a carb supplement to add to your post workout protein shake after training. I use a optimum wpi, with
glutamine added.
I understand window of opportunity after training 60mins seems to be very important
but is the guideline of using a post workout WPI with some glutamine added enough straight after training 5 mins, as long as you eat within the next 55mins after that OK
using a good mix, eg brown rice for carbs, veg and chicken mix?
Or is it worth it to say throw a banana into the post workout shake mix, take that as your after workout meal,
and then eat your normal chicken/brown rice/veg meal within 2 hours later to then give you some extra carbs?
how important is getting those carbs into the system quickly after your workout, important enough to get a carb supp to add to the shake or am i OK to continue using one of the above methods.

I dont mind paying for supps that are useful, but i really cant afford to waste my hard earned money on garbage, that isnt needed or doesnt work.
Any help is much appreciated, its a jungle out there and pretty easy to get lost in all the biased opinions.

keep the motivation up.
Robbo

[CraigMatthew]

Itra type products you can look at any amoni acid type supplement. Some like Lg Sciences Bc+Eaa is solid (has both bcaas and Eass + glutamine) and is priced really cheaply.

Also there is purple wrath and xtend depending on what you want.
As for your post workout shake, you might consider some bulk waxi maize? I usually throw in waxi maize, bc+eaa and some creatine monohydrate. Also throw in your fave protein powder and you're good to go!