pH - whey instead of bicarb

April 30, 2010

Hi ; in my view the lactic acid is better brought down by increasing

glutathione. The Austrian Olympic rowing team, a bunch of cycling teams etc. use

undenatured whey. In peer-reviewed research the whey produced a measured 13%

more work during a strenuous workout.

I suggested that method to two clients who are athletes; both subsequently used

undenatured whey and selenium, and both did their best times EVER in their

respective events the following week. Not bad for people in their mid 40's, and

whey is already approved by Big Sports.

One can't go by what legal fad some athletes will attempt in hopes of winning

the gold. They aren't doctors.

Two of my mentor-doctors who are the M.D.s for the triathlon in Penticton BC

said outright that the athletes they treat, and sometimes have to revive and

keep alive, are among the most unhealthy people they have ever seen.

Categorically, they are over-oxidized and undernourished, and they should be

using " bucketsful " of antioxidants (their words) to ameliorate carb loading as

well as the free radical outcome of strenuous work.

I can't get behind oral bicarb because it is not good for you despite any

perceived and temporary benefit. It creates an acidic environment to add to the

extra CO2 the athletes are already trying to purge.

all good,

Duncan

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> Duncan, what I meant are bicarbonates are essential to the body...it is

certainly not essential to supplement. There are so many things people are

supplementing with that would not be necessary if their bodies were fully

functioning and their intestinal flora in balance.

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> I'm sure you have heard of " soda doping " that athletes are doing? Taking

baking soda (in water) before heavy excercise. Increases their performance and

buffers the build up of lactic acid. Apparently it works so well, it may be

banned in the future.

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> What's your opinion on this?

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