"gravelmuncher" <
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> Been wondering if supplements of vitamins C and E have helpful effects
> on the body during a season. Are there other's which deserve
> consideration?
I can dig out "Serious Cycling" and see what Mr. Burke
says...
"US RDA for VitC is 60mg per day, many researchers
recommend 250-1000mg per day to prevent cell damage,
serve as an antioxidant, prevent heart disease and help
prevent cancer."
"US RDA for VitA is 5000IU per day. Many people
believe you need 10,000 - 20,000 IU of VitA to fight
infections and battle free radicals"
"There is no RDA for Beta Carotene, but most scientists
recommend a minimum intake of 5-10mg daily"
"US RDA for VitE is 30 IU, but studies have used much
higher levels, up to 800IU, for three years without finding
toxic effects. Minimum of 200-800IU is recommended
for people who exrcise intensely or routinely experience
air pollution during exercise."
He also mentions: Glutathione, N-Acetyl Cysteine,
Selenium, Zinc, Bioflavinoids.
"Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and whole
grains"
"Many experts now recommend enhancing antioxidant
intake with vitamin, mineral and herb supplements"
Iron also gets quite a mention as being important.
RDA if menstruating is 18mg, if not 10mg. Lean
meat 3 times a week, plenty of VitC to help absorb
the iron. Also beans, spinach, broccoli, prunes.
This is only one source of information though and
it has been paraphrased by yours truly, so read
at your own leisure.. err i mean risk.
(the low-iron) hippy
P.S. I have more of these luverly numbers and
stats to spill forth if you want to hear them ;-)