Fw: Exogenous ??

["Cynthia Eyler" <eyler@mindspring.com>]

Here's the explanation from the Duck himself (I have his permission to
forward this to Ridecamp).


> > > Exogenous means that it comes from outside the body, as opposed to an
> > > endogenous substance, like the endogenous cortisone coming from the
> > adrenal
> > > glands.  Anything put into the animal from outside sources would be
> > > endogenous.  I was referring to all of the nutricuticals, electrolytes
and
> > > drugs in general.  I do happen to be especially leery of CarboCharge.
> > > Carbohydrate loading was used by Dr. Coffman of KSU to induce
laminitis in
> > > horses so that the disease could be studied.  The practice of carbo
> > loading
> > > was the cause of a number of disasters in the middle 70's.
> > > There are undoubtedly a number of beneficial substances out there, but
the
> > > question is which ones.  I am concerned with some of the unknown side
> > > effects.  I do know that plain hay and oats works well.  The judicious
use
> > of
> > > electrolytes can also be beneficial, but they certainly aren't
necessary
> > all
> > > of the time at all rides.  Moderation is the key.