[pct-l] Vitamin Confusion

[chelin at teleport.com (Sharon & Chuck Chelin)]

Good evening, Switchback,

Here is the best reference I've seen on the topic of hiker nutrition.  It is
by Brenda L. Braaten, Ph.D., R.D.

http://www.thru-hiker.com/articles.asp?subcat=12&cid=39

Thanks again for the Day-Glo orange paint job on the tent stakes at the
Gathering.

Steel-Eye

----- Original Message ----- 
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Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 10:42 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Vitamin Confusion


> I am a little confused about my vitamin intake on a hike.  Since I am
using
> a lot more energy and body resources on a hike, should I double my vitamin
> intake too?
>
> I take "Alive" multi all natural pill vitamins.  They are very good  for
you.
>  But I am wondering if I should take their powder liquid with my
electrolyte
> drink n the morning too along with the normal pill vitamin.
>
> Also, I think I got the big Flim-Flam-Flooie on the 32 mile hike into the
> ALDHA-West Gathering several weeks ago.  Because it was cool hiking
weather, I
> did not drink enough water.  Rats!
>
> Your hiking buddy, Switchback
> PCT Groupie & Trail Town Party Animal
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