Re: Long holds, Heart Rate, tying up, electrolytes

[Tivers@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/21/99 6:20:37 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
mmieske@netonecom.net writes:

<< Tom,
 I am also diabetic and have found 800 mcg. of chromium picolinate to be
 immensely helpful in controlling my blood glucose levels.  In conjunction
 with carbo counting, I have dropped my blood glucose 60-70 points in the
 last 2 weeks.  I have also been able to discontinue my medication. >

That's great! 

> My
 sister, who is on insulin, won't take more than 200 mcg.  a day...her
 doctor doesn't think it will make a difference but has told her to go ahead
 and take one of the ma huang supplements....aaaagggghhhh.  What is the
 matter with our medical establishment? >

That's one of those "don't ask, don't tell" questions.

> Anyway, I am very interested in
 learning all about supplementing horses with this stuff...where could one
 find it in doses large enough to make a difference with horses?  The
 largest pills I can find are 400 mcg.  Also, isn't it something that should
 be a daily supplement, not just given at rides?   Thanks.>

Ours is mixed in with the Glycogen Loader and VF's is mixed in with 
Carbocharge, by the labs. We're using Chromemate, a patented form of chromium 
(polynicotinate) usually found on grocery store shelves under GTF (Glucose 
Tolerance Factor). 

We just use if for loading days, but there are some studdies suggesting that 
long term use is good for athletes--increased lean muscle mass.

ti
 
 
 
 Maggie Mieske >>


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