| Subject: | Re: Endurance Events and Drugs |
| Date: | 02/29/2004 03:28 AM |
| From: | nelle-@earthlink.net |
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This is a good discussion. Larry Hopkins certainly has a lot of experience with problems relating to ultra endurane riding. Most of us do not ride/race for such distance and time. Cramping is in most cases due to a combination of the loss of both fluids and electrolytes and other minerals. Sometimes, it is a matter of simply changing the concentration of a sport drink of the sports drink itself. No drink should contain more than 6-10% of solutes in order to get absorbed. One racer friend was usuing a high protein drink during races and cramping terribly. I suggested he switch to Cytomax during the race and his problem went away(last I heard). The take home here is that what works for one person with one problem is not necessarily the answer for everyone. Calcium supplements or potassium ones are not to be taken in huge quantities by everyone. Problems can arise like kidney stones or other kidney problems if you're not careful and have any predisposing medical concerns. Ellen Michaelson HealthMax, LLC (503)243-6614 Roger Joys wrote: Yes, I have also had good success with Calcium Magnesium Potassium as well as the Calcium\Potassium I mentioned earlier. To respond to the whole group send to ob-@topica.com. To respond to the list manager send to ob-@teleport.com To unsubscribe send to obra-uns-@topica.com |
