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2004/07/12, 02:09 AM
A sort of rumor has been going around amoung kids where I live that soda will "shrink" your muscles. Is there any truth to this? I really would like to know once and for all.
~Thanks
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2004/07/13, 08:31 AM
probably not, but the sugar in it will help make you obese. Drink water , it is good for every cell in your body, including muscles!
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2004/07/13, 10:55 AM
asimmer,
Would Powerade/Gatorade be an acceptible substitution for water? Or is it just Kool-Aid with good marketing?
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Jonathan
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2004/07/13, 11:29 AM
Here is a partial article that addresses other important factors to consider when drinking soda:
"Soft Drinks - America's Other Drinking Problem"
~ By Dr. George J. Georgiou, Ph.D. "We as practitioners and advocates of a healthy life-style recognize that consuming even as little as one or two sodas per day is undeniably connected to a myriad of pathologies. The most commonly associated health risks are obesity, diabetes and other blood sugar disorders, tooth decay, osteoporosis and bone fractures, nutritional deficiencies, heart disease, food addictions and eating disorders, neurotransmitter dysfunction from chemical sweeteners, and neurological and adrenal disorders from excessive caffeine.
Sodas also contain an array of chemical acids as additives, such as acetic, fumaric, gluconic and phosphoric acids, all of them synthetically produced. That is why certain sodas work so well when used to clean car engines. For human consumption, however, the effects are much less satisfying and quite precarious.
Drinking sodas, especially on an empty stomach, can upset the fragile acid-alkaline balance of the stomach and other gastric lining, creating a continuous acid environment. This prolonged acid environment can lead to inflammation of the stomach and duodenal lining which becomes quite painful. Over the long term, it can lead to gastric lining erosion. Another problem with sodas is that they act as dehydrating diuretics, much like tea, coffee and alcohol. All of these drinks can inhibit proper digestive function. It is much healthier to consume herbal teas, nutritional soups and broths, naturally Lacto-fermented beverages and water to supply our daily fluid needs. These fluids support, not inhibit, digestion." You can read the full article at:
http://www.kauhawaii.com/softdrinks.html
High Fructose Corn Syrup. . . is associated with poor development of collagen in growing animals, especially in the context of copper deficiency. All fructose must be metabolized by the liver. Animals on high-fructose diets develop liver problems similar to those of alcoholics.
· Aspartame, used in diet sodas, is a potent neurotoxin and endocrine disrupter
· Caffeine stimulates the adrenal gland without providing nourishment. In large amounts, caffeine can lead to adrenal exhaustion, especially in children.
· Phosphoric Acid, added to give soft drinks "bite," is associated with calcium loss (and kidney stones, according to "Alternative Medicine", The Burton Goldberg Group, pg.942).
· Citric Acid often contains traces of MSG, a neurotoxin. . .
http://www.bottledwater.org/public/PressRel1.htm
http://www.bottledwater.org/public/InfoForRepNatFactSheettest.htm
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2004/07/13, 07:57 PM
It is basically Kool-Aid with good marketing - however that's not necessarily a bad thing unless your in a cult. Some sugar with such as that found in Koolade/Gatorade/Powerade can help boost performance during exercise, however all of these drinks have much higher concentrations than is optimal. They need to be watered down.
Asimmer had cited an interesting study in the 'protein intake' sticky thread in the bodybuilding forum, which suggests that having a small amount of protein in a sports drink will further boost performance.
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Quoting from jonathanweaver:
asimmer,
Would Powerade/Gatorade be an acceptible substitution for water? Or is it just Kool-Aid with good marketing?
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2004/07/13, 08:33 PM
Or you can make your own sugar/salt water with crystal lite for flavoring... If you want I will look up the recipe for homemade sports drinks for you.
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\"Achieving worthwhile goals requires a consistent investment of time and effort on your part....The rewards you receive will be in direct proportion to the consistent effort you put forth.\"
Brian Johnston, The Power of The Champions
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2004/07/14, 11:01 AM
That would be cool. Thanks.
I looked at the can of Powerade. I buy the can and mix the powder in my old Powerade bottle. The can lists dextrose and sucrose (I think) instead of High Fructose Corn Syrup. Is that really any better? Or are they just all different words for "Sugar, don't eat a lot of me."? :)
So I should probably decrease my Powerade, and switch back to water as my main drink, huh? Dangit! My wife was right! LOL
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Jonathan
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2004/07/27, 11:20 PM
Gatorade has electrolytes and carbs to refuel you. I only drink it during basketball practice or games. It is much better than water than water for energy, but I wouldn't drink it as a main drink.
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2004/07/28, 01:51 PM
I am very interested in the Gatorade question.. I'm walking 60 miles in August for Breast Cancer and they provide gatorade refills every other mile.. I've been carrying a few bottles of it on my training walks since that's what they recommended and will be giving us.
I wonder if I should get a powder version of something better and just mix it with the water they also provide at those stops?
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2005/10/01, 09:47 AM
Johnathan, I love your prof photo. Theyre both facing the same way so it looks like your the hulk ripping out of your buisness suit.
Use your powers for good, not evil :):angry:
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