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In a message dated 8/25/98 9:38:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, john.taylor@cs*.co*.uk* writes: > I think the conclusions we came to were that either apple juice or water > were the best options, most so-called isotonic drinks being not much more > than sugary water. > Dr Hass (I believe that's the spelling) a sports nutrionist states that probably the best is one tablespoon of orange juice in 8 oz of water add a pinch of salt. The optimal carbohydrate beverage composition during exercise is probably one which provides a small amount of salt [sodium] and sugar [glucose, a glucose polymer or sucrose]. Beverages containing less than 6% carbohydrate are unlikely to extend performance, while those that contain greater than 8% are associated with intestinal upset. So look for a beverage which provides about 15-20 grams of carbohydrate, or 60-80 calories, per 8 ounces. Then there is also this: http://test.olympic-usa.org/inside/in_1_3_6_3.html#sportdr Ray LaTulippe -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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