[pct-l] Vitamin Confusion

[beholmes2004 at yahoo.com (Ben Holmes)]

I can only comment on what I have noticed for myself, and directly observed
with other people.

In this case, notably, It is mostly scouts that have gone hiking and
backpacking with me.

 

I carry two bottles to drink from.  One plain water, the other some type of
electrolyte. 

Personally I like Wyler's or CountryTime lemonade.  Others use Gatorade,
etc.  I think it's important to use real sugar and not the diet things.  It
seems to make a difference to me.  Another item the works is lemon drop hard
candies or any tart candy.  It's the combo of sugar and acid that makes it
work, as far as I know.

 

But here is the thing that I have noticed.  If I or one of my scouts is
dragging, take a swig of the electrolyte or suck on a candy.  Within a few
minutes of drinking I notice the energy level pick right up.

Im not an dietician either, but sure seems to work for me.  Along that line,
most of the drinks I get are vitamin fortified, so I am hopefully
replenishing any of the water soluble vitamins.

 

BTW, never thought of Tang.  I like it, and think I'll give it a try next
time.  

I also like my Pop Tarts in the morning too.

 

Ben

 

 

 

 

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Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 18:07:19 EDT

From: Hiker97@aol.com

Subject: Re: [pct-l] Vitamin Confusion

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Thanks for the info on water soluble vitamins.  I was going to include  

Carnation Instant Breakfast as a morning drink, but have decided to go with


electrolyte drinks and/or Tang.

 

The Carnation is just a little too heavy for me in the mornings.

 

Cheers, Switchback

Trail Town Saloon Brawler & Camp Ruffian