Last week I asked if there was any additional
information on the correlation with the use of electrolytes and
ulcers. I know that this information was discussed at the the convention
and was a topic at the USEF training session in AZ.
Does anyone know where I can get information
on the studies that were used in either presentation? I would really
like to know what brand or formula of electrolyte was used in the study AND
what doses/frequency were administered. It really set off alarms when I
read that more frequent doses of e-lytes seemed to cause more
ulcers.
I would also like to know if adding buffers
such as Maalox. Neighlox, etc. that are used to prevent irritation to the
mouth/gut mess can cause an imbalance of certain ingredients in the
electrolytes such as a calcium imbalance. I would also like to know if
adding an ingredients like applesauce or yogurt to make e lytes more
palatable may also act as a buffer to the gut or perhaps any dilution,
even water, would accomplish the same thing. I also wonder if adding
salt (electrolytes) to yogurt effects the probiotic effects that the yogurt is
supposed to give. Actually this question actually is for any
probiotic that is given in the mix of the electrolytes.
I realize that this is not as exciting a topic
as some of the others that get discussed on ridecamp but this is something
that really does effect us as endurance riders as many of us use
electrolytes in competition. Even if nobody want to discuss
this topic, please e mail me with the information on where I can find the
quoted studies so I can read up on this on my own.
Thanks,
Kim Fuess
AERC #6648
kimfueataol.com
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