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Subject: Re: Diving and hydration
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 09:14:52 -0400
From: Jim Cobb <cobber@ci*.co*>
To: <RLatulip@ao*.co*>, <john.taylor@cs*.co*.uk*>
cc: "Tech Diver" <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
I use gatoraid and cut it 50% with filtered water or get the powder 
version and use 1/2 the recipe. I will drink it in the morning before the 
dive until I piss clear, and 1/2 gallon after. Needless to say you can 
usually find me on the leeward rail pumping the bilges on the ride home.

 Jim

Sender: RLatulip@ao*.co*  Date: 8/26/98 2:35 AM

>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
>
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