Supplements.......

Absent Husband said:

Hi all,

Being a slave-ish follower of nutritional trends, I was thinking about
heading down the protein supplement road. However, after much
indecision (a la Travis... *grins*), I decided that until I start doing
some mega-mileage, its probably not necessary.

Anyway, got me thinking about supplements in general, and I was
wondering what sort of things people use, and why they use it. I'm not
asking if you have a scientific basis for yur supplement usage, just a
simple why.

As an example, I take Glucosamine, because I have dodgy knees, and I
reckon it helps.

And I take a B-complex supplement if I'm doing a few hard training
weeks in a row, because I think it helps me to resist coughs/colds a
bit better (or at least make me a little less susceptible).

So what does everyone take (if anything??) and why??

Cheers all,
Abby

Protein supplement with added carbs = steak, egg & chips. 😄

SteveA

Absent Husband said:

So what does everyone take (if anything??) and why??

Cheers all,
Abby

All secrets... just keep up the protein intake, that'll help you on the downhill bits 🙂

Absent Husband said:

Hi all,

Being a slave-ish follower of nutritional trends, I was thinking about
heading down the protein supplement road. However, after much
indecision (a la Travis... *grins*), I decided that until I start doing
some mega-mileage, its probably not necessary.

Anyway, got me thinking about supplements in general, and I was
wondering what sort of things people use, and why they use it. I'm not
asking if you have a scientific basis for yur supplement usage, just a
simple why.

As an example, I take Glucosamine, because I have dodgy knees, and I
reckon it helps.

And I take a B-complex supplement if I'm doing a few hard training
weeks in a row, because I think it helps me to resist coughs/colds a
bit better (or at least make me a little less susceptible).

So what does everyone take (if anything??) and why??

Cheers all,
Abby

protein after hard ride. I find it has really helped with the sore legs i used to have after a hard training session.

Also smash the Vitamin C tablets on a daily basis.

Absent Husband wrote:
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Quoted message said:

So what does everyone take (if anything??) and why??

I am the supplement queen! Well, not quite. That's gotta be Siri, who
takes a cocktail three times per day. Hey, she runs faster than me, who
am I to criticise?

I try to avoid continual supplementation because it's expensive and it
discourages me from making an effort to maintain a healthy diet.
However I do take some supplements...

1. Echinacea
I take this whenever I'm feeling run down as, when I've done this, I
haven't gotten colds, and when I haven't done this, I have gotten colds.
This is personal anecdotal evidence only, of course. However research
showed that of all the herbal remedies prescribed, Echinacea is one of
the few that MAY be beneficial. Not that it IS beneficial - but they
couldn't prove otherwise. It's fairly cheap. I like the Cenovis
Echinacea/Garlic/Zinc/C, the Blackmores Echinacea or the Cenovis
chewable Echinacea-C, which is yummy!

2. Iron
I take this when I start getting breathlessness, inexplicable fatigue,
or when I stop getting my period. Years ago some doctors told me that I
had low enough iron levels that, provided I always take it for no more
than 2 months and then have a month off, I will never get iron
toxicity. Ultra running exposes me to severe muscle damage and so I
boost up my iron stores for 2-3 weeks prior to an ultra and continue
taking them after the ultra for another 2 weeks or until the packet runs
out. I use FGF, which is Iron and Folate, from the chemist.

3. Magnesium
Magnesium is good for preventing cramps. A lot of athletes use Endura
with magnesium but it's something that you can take consistently in your
diet that will reduce the likelihood of cramps. I take Bio-Magnesium
from (I think) Blackmores for 2-3 weeks prior to an ultra. These tablets
also have some calcium in them (they often get paired) so I don't take
calcium at the same time.

4. Salt tablets
Kind of flowed on from 3... I use potassium/sodium tablets during
ultras. Depending on conditions, I take one every 45-60 minutes but
usually around the 50 min mark. I don't use tablets with magnesium
because they are more expensive and they don't work any better, if I
take magnesium in the lead-up. I use Karl's caps, more formally known
as Succeed! caps available from http://www.ultrafit-endurance.com/ which
are in capsule form so they're easy to take and don't stick to the
tongue.

5. Calcium
Women are more at risk than men of bone problems. Calcium is released
from bone if there's not enough in the muscle to maintain the
contractions. Therefore I take calcium prior to and after ultras. I
take it in my magnesium tablets before a race (see 3) and then I take
calcium tablets for 2-3 weeks post race.

6. Glucosamine
I started taking glucosamine before I started doing ultras. Circus girls
swear by the stuff. It takes time to build up in the system to provide
protection... but I suppose that depends on how much you need. The
studies are done on people with arthritis, etc, not on ultra runners
with no problems (aside from the obvious mental one...). I take it for
two weeks prior and two weeks post ultra. I figure a month should be
enough for it to act. I am hesitant to take it any longer as the tests
done on long term side effects are not as long term as I'd like, so I'd
rather take a break from it every so often.

Too much info?

byron27 said:

Absent Husband said:

Hi all,

Being a slave-ish follower of nutritional trends, I was thinking about
heading down the protein supplement road. However, after much
indecision (a la Travis... *grins*), I decided that until I start doing
some mega-mileage, its probably not necessary.

Anyway, got me thinking about supplements in general, and I was
wondering what sort of things people use, and why they use it. I'm not
asking if you have a scientific basis for yur supplement usage, just a
simple why.

As an example, I take Glucosamine, because I have dodgy knees, and I
reckon it helps.

And I take a B-complex supplement if I'm doing a few hard training
weeks in a row, because I think it helps me to resist coughs/colds a
bit better (or at least make me a little less susceptible).

So what does everyone take (if anything??) and why??

Cheers all,
Abby

protein after hard ride. I find it has really helped with the sore
legs i used to have after a hard training session.

Byron may be using this :

http://www.aboc.com.au/perl/tips.pl?p=c4p

Cheap, and if mixed right, has magnesium, essential amino acids, 4:1
ratio of carb:protein (As per Ed Bourke's recommendation) and all the
other salts you might need.

Also, lots of VitC & VitE (the antioxidants). Glucosamine to help with
damaged cartliage.

Absent Husband said:

Hi all,

Being a slave-ish follower of nutritional trends, I was thinking about
heading down the protein supplement road. However, after much
indecision (a la Travis... *grins*), I decided that until I start doing
some mega-mileage, its probably not necessary.

Anyway, got me thinking about supplements in general, and I was
wondering what sort of things people use, and why they use it. I'm not
asking if you have a scientific basis for yur supplement usage, just a
simple why.

As an example, I take Glucosamine, because I have dodgy knees, and I
reckon it helps.

And I take a B-complex supplement if I'm doing a few hard training
weeks in a row, because I think it helps me to resist coughs/colds a
bit better (or at least make me a little less susceptible).

So what does everyone take (if anything??) and why??

Cheers all,
Abby

I saw this a while ago when it was only one page but now it's seven, so best of luck.
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Absent Husband said:

Hi all,

Being a slave-ish follower of nutritional trends, I was thinking about
heading down the protein supplement road. However, after much
indecision (a la Travis... *grins*), I decided that until I start
doing some mega-mileage, its probably not necessary.

Anyway, got me thinking about supplements in general, and I was
wondering what sort of things people use, and why they use it. I'm not
asking if you have a scientific basis for yur supplement usage, just a
simple why.

As an example, I take Glucosamine, because I have dodgy knees, and I
reckon it helps.

And I take a B-complex supplement if I'm doing a few hard training
weeks in a row, because I think it helps me to resist coughs/colds a
bit better (or at least make me a little less susceptible).

So what does everyone take (if anything??) and why??

Cheers all,
Abby

Just Zinaxin (Ginger extract) & Glucosomine - to help control spinal
degeneration.

Not sure the glucosomine is helping at all, so I will probably cut it out as
my 200 jar runs out this week. The Zinaxin has certainly helped me though,
together with regular use of a TENS machine when needed.

Karen

--
"I'd far rather be happy than right any day."
- Slartibartfast

Dancier said:

I saw this a while ago when it was only one page but now it's seven, so
best of luck.

Supplements for Elites
Racers who train hard, race fast and need to recover quickly...what do
you take?

http://www.cyclingforums.com/t-68238-15-1.html

--
Dancier

There are many threads on coolrunning about this.

Tam

Karen Gallagher said:

Just Zinaxin (Ginger extract) & Glucosomine - to help control spinal
degeneration.

Not sure the glucosomine is helping at all, so I will probably cut it out as
my 200 jar runs out this week. The Zinaxin has certainly helped me though,
together with regular use of a TENS machine when needed.

Karen

Do you use pre-gel/sticky electrodes, or do you use a separate gel? If
the latter, can you let me know what brand? I've got both types but I
have several non-stuck electrodes that I'd like to use with gel. It's
unethical to order through uni but most pharmicists are clueless and try
to give me ultrasound gel or KY jelly instead of electrode gel.

Tam

Absent Husband said:

Hi all,

Being a slave-ish follower of nutritional trends, I was thinking about
heading down the protein supplement road. However, after much
indecision (a la Travis... *grins*), I decided that until I start doing
some mega-mileage, its probably not necessary.

Anyway, got me thinking about supplements in general, and I was
wondering what sort of things people use, and why they use it. I'm not
asking if you have a scientific basis for yur supplement usage, just a
simple why.

As an example, I take Glucosamine, because I have dodgy knees, and I
reckon it helps.

And I take a B-complex supplement if I'm doing a few hard training
weeks in a row, because I think it helps me to resist coughs/colds a
bit better (or at least make me a little less susceptible).

So what does everyone take (if anything??) and why??

Cheers all,
Abby

I take OxyShots - nasally 😉 :p 😄 :p 😄

Tamyka Bell said:

Karen Gallagher said:

Just Zinaxin (Ginger extract) & Glucosomine - to help control spinal
degeneration.

Not sure the glucosomine is helping at all, so I will probably cut
it out as my 200 jar runs out this week. The Zinaxin has certainly
helped me though, together with regular use of a TENS machine when
needed.

Karen

Do you use pre-gel/sticky electrodes, or do you use a separate gel? If
the latter, can you let me know what brand? I've got both types but I
have several non-stuck electrodes that I'd like to use with gel. It's
unethical to order through uni but most pharmicists are clueless and
try to give me ultrasound gel or KY jelly instead of electrode gel.

Tam

Hi Tam,

I use sticky electrodes - easier to put on your own back. Never tried the
separate gel technique, never been offered to me.

The electrode pads last me years anyway, depending on use of course.

Karen

--
"I'd far rather be happy than right any day."
- Slartibartfast

warrwych said:

Absent Husband said:

Hi all,

Being a slave-ish follower of nutritional trends, I was thinking about
heading down the protein supplement road. However, after much
indecision (a la Travis... *grins*), I decided that until I start
doing
some mega-mileage, its probably not necessary.

Anyway, got me thinking about supplements in general, and I was
wondering what sort of things people use, and why they use it. I'm not
asking if you have a scientific basis for yur supplement usage, just a
simple why.

As an example, I take Glucosamine, because I have dodgy knees, and I
reckon it helps.

And I take a B-complex supplement if I'm doing a few hard training
weeks in a row, because I think it helps me to resist coughs/colds a
bit better (or at least make me a little less susceptible).

So what does everyone take (if anything??) and why??

Cheers all,
Abby

I take OxyShots - nasally 😉 :p 😄 :p 😄

Peloton is stocking that stuff, but hasn't sold any yet... although
everyone is asking about it (probably trying to find out who, if anyone,
has been buying it).

I too take my OxyShots by oral and nasal inhalation. I try to avoid
ingestion as it makes me burp.

Tam ;-)

Absent Husband said:

So what does everyone take (if anything??) and why??

fish oils, helps the knees out a bit 😉 especially in winter =)

cheers,

kim

gplama said:

All secrets... just keep up the protein intake, that'll help you on the downhill bits 🙂

I know all your secrets!!!

Send me a PM and I'll let you know everything about the lama😄 Muhahahah

Absent Husband said:

So what does everyone take (if anything??) and why??

Chocolate custard.

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On Tue, 09 May 2006 19:19:03 -0700, Absent Husband wrote:

I was sure I read something about flavoured milk being
as good as 'sports drinks' - couldn't find it, not sure
I didn't make it up.

Anyway, found this while searching -
A good bit of information on sports drinks and the
supplements they put in them.

http://fcs.tamu.edu/health/Health_Education_Rural_Outreach/Health_Hints/2006/spring06/energy-and-sports-drinks.pdf

--
Kingsley Turner,
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http://MadDogsBreakfast.com/ABFAQ - news:aus.bicycle Frequenly Asked Questions

Jono L said:

I know all your secrets!!!

Send me a PM and I'll let you know everything about the lama😄 Muhahahah

OOooooo.... just keep our super secret kitchen utensil hush! 🙂

Kingsley said:

I was sure I read something about flavoured milk being
as good as 'sports drinks' - couldn't find it, not sure
I didn't make it up.

Yes, but nothing new... Check the carb/protein content ratio of Big M's... now down one after hard training! yum!

"Tamyka Bell" wrote

Quoted message said:

I am the supplement queen! Well, not quite. That's gotta be Siri,

who

Quoted message said:

takes a cocktail three times per day.

I sometimes have a cocktail before dinner. Does that count?

Theo