The Starting Blocks
Monday, September 24, 2007
Enhanced Water - Questionable
"Bottled water, one of the most popular beverages on the market, now comes purified, remineralized, electrolyte-enhanced and infused with vitamins, minerals, herbs and oxygen. Are these souped-up products worth it? Or are you better off sipping a glass of Emergen-C?
We asked several registered dietitians, who agreed that the health claims for enhanced waters are "iffy" and that food is a far better source of nutrients. Consumers, meanwhile, should watch out for added sweeteners and calories.
"None of the ingredients are harmful," said Kris Clark, director of sports nutrition and assistant professor of nutrition at Penn State University. "The question consumers should ask themselves include: Are the ingredients useful to me? Do I need these ingredients? Or do I just need water?"
Chances are, you just need plain old water."
Quoted from the Chicagotribune.com
Watch the claims, watch the ingredients.
We asked several registered dietitians, who agreed that the health claims for enhanced waters are "iffy" and that food is a far better source of nutrients. Consumers, meanwhile, should watch out for added sweeteners and calories.
"None of the ingredients are harmful," said Kris Clark, director of sports nutrition and assistant professor of nutrition at Penn State University. "The question consumers should ask themselves include: Are the ingredients useful to me? Do I need these ingredients? Or do I just need water?"
Chances are, you just need plain old water."
Quoted from the Chicagotribune.com
Watch the claims, watch the ingredients.
Labels: sports nutrition, water
Nandrolone explained
"Tennis player Greg Rusedski tested positive for the banned substance nandrolone, but was found not guity of doping.
So what is nandrolone, and how is it detected in the human body?
Are tests for nandrolone conclusive?
Even though a drug test may indicate that the subject has apparently taken nandrolone to boost muscle growth and increase strength, this does not necessarily prove wrongdoing.
It is possible that the body may naturally create a form of nandrolone, particularly if the subject has eaten large quantities of meat contaminated with the substance.
Certain animals may create a bigger risk, particularly horse and boar - and athletes are warned to avoid offal from these animals."
Taken from Source
Nandrolone is used to stimulate bone marrow production and muscle building in animals. It is a veterinary medicine that you may be consuming unknowingly.
This is simply more evidence in favor of the organic/free-range food industry.
So what is nandrolone, and how is it detected in the human body?
Are tests for nandrolone conclusive?
Even though a drug test may indicate that the subject has apparently taken nandrolone to boost muscle growth and increase strength, this does not necessarily prove wrongdoing.
It is possible that the body may naturally create a form of nandrolone, particularly if the subject has eaten large quantities of meat contaminated with the substance.
Certain animals may create a bigger risk, particularly horse and boar - and athletes are warned to avoid offal from these animals."
Taken from Source
Nandrolone is used to stimulate bone marrow production and muscle building in animals. It is a veterinary medicine that you may be consuming unknowingly.
This is simply more evidence in favor of the organic/free-range food industry.
Labels: athletics, banned substances, sports nutrition
Friday, September 21, 2007
Water - Friend or Foe?
"Fluoride is a known toxin, slightly less toxic than arsenic and more poisonous than lead. The industrial chemicals used to fluoridate over 90 percent of fluoridated water in the United States, (fluorosilicate acid and sodium silicofluoride), are by-products of the phosphate fertilizer industry and have never been tested for safety or effectiveness. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA), has declared the substance to be a hazardous waste and made it illegal to dump at sea." Source
Fluoride is a micronutrient. We need a minuscule amount to achieve the benefits we're looking for.
Large amounts of fluoride is used to kill rodents. This is why fluoride is categorized in the medical world as a poison. Too much fluoride intake by humans cause the bones to become brittle and less fracture-resistant because this is where excess fluoride in the body accumulates.
Other known side effects of fluoride over-dose:
1 - Disrupts the synthesis of collagen.
2 - Leads to breakdown in the bone, tendon, skin, cartilage, lungs, trachea, and kidney.
3 - Inhibits the formation of antibodies in the blood.
4 - Has a disruptive effect on various tissues in the body.
5 - Confuses the immune system causing it to attack its own tissues.
Water is essential to the serious athlete... Good quality water with no harmful additives is what is essential to the serious athlete.
Fluoride is a micronutrient. We need a minuscule amount to achieve the benefits we're looking for.
Large amounts of fluoride is used to kill rodents. This is why fluoride is categorized in the medical world as a poison. Too much fluoride intake by humans cause the bones to become brittle and less fracture-resistant because this is where excess fluoride in the body accumulates.
Other known side effects of fluoride over-dose:
1 - Disrupts the synthesis of collagen.
2 - Leads to breakdown in the bone, tendon, skin, cartilage, lungs, trachea, and kidney.
3 - Inhibits the formation of antibodies in the blood.
4 - Has a disruptive effect on various tissues in the body.
5 - Confuses the immune system causing it to attack its own tissues.
Water is essential to the serious athlete... Good quality water with no harmful additives is what is essential to the serious athlete.
Labels: sports drinks, sports nutrition, water
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
More Recalls
US, Canadian pork rejected
So, is this a pissing contest? Are we going to see which country has the most recalled products? Maybe Las Vegas can start taking bets on this.
The crazy part of the whole thing is that no one on this planet, doesn't matter what country they're from, wants products that are contaminated in some way. I'm not terribly sure what those growth hormones and veterinary drugs are doing in my meat.
Maybe we're trying to support bearded women?
Those growth hormones have been banned in Europe and China for quite a few years. It makes me curious as to why we haven't banned them here.
Veterinary drugs? I'm in the doghouse often (the cost of being married), but I'm fairly sure I don't need the same medications a dog needs.
Athletes need the best quality food we can get. Eating residue from animal growth hormone and veterinary drugs is not my idea of "quality food".
So, is this a pissing contest? Are we going to see which country has the most recalled products? Maybe Las Vegas can start taking bets on this.
The crazy part of the whole thing is that no one on this planet, doesn't matter what country they're from, wants products that are contaminated in some way. I'm not terribly sure what those growth hormones and veterinary drugs are doing in my meat.
Maybe we're trying to support bearded women?
Those growth hormones have been banned in Europe and China for quite a few years. It makes me curious as to why we haven't banned them here.
Veterinary drugs? I'm in the doghouse often (the cost of being married), but I'm fairly sure I don't need the same medications a dog needs.
Athletes need the best quality food we can get. Eating residue from animal growth hormone and veterinary drugs is not my idea of "quality food".
Labels: banned substances, sports nutrition
Monday, September 17, 2007
Recovery!
The stuff Curt is made of! Or rather, the stuff that allowed Curt to continue his sport.
After a 30 minute high-energy workout he would drink this within 5 minutes. Curt would then have a second drink 2 hours later. During tournaments, he would take this 5 minutes after each game, again 2 hours after the last game, and then again about 30 minutes before bed.
A cyclist friend of ours does the same recovery routine after cycling the Triple Bypass.
Tip: If you are looking to gain weight, a 3rd drink is recommended. If you are looking to reduce weight, or maintain your weight class, take a 3rd drink ONLY after extreme exertion.
This is also a Kosher certified product.
After a 30 minute high-energy workout he would drink this within 5 minutes. Curt would then have a second drink 2 hours later. During tournaments, he would take this 5 minutes after each game, again 2 hours after the last game, and then again about 30 minutes before bed.
A cyclist friend of ours does the same recovery routine after cycling the Triple Bypass.
Tip: If you are looking to gain weight, a 3rd drink is recommended. If you are looking to reduce weight, or maintain your weight class, take a 3rd drink ONLY after extreme exertion.
This is also a Kosher certified product.
Labels: athletics, Physique, recovery, sports nutrition
Thursday, September 13, 2007
21st Century Expectations
We live in a time when we seem to be responsible for the actions or neglect of others. Take this article for example. Quote: "Each swimmer is responsible for understanding what is on the banned substance list and what substances they are introducing to his/her body."
In a previous post I cited another article that reported the actions of Powerbar. They changed the formula in their bars and neglected to tell the very people who counted on their products. If the makers of Powerbar don't have a current list of banned substances, then what business do they have making sports nutrition products?
If an athlete must be intimately familiar with the list of banned substances, then common sense dictates the manufacturers should be doubly knowledgeable for the sake of the athletes they supposedly support.
Your athletic dreams, your athletic hopes, your athletic improvement depends on sports nutrition. Yet we see your athletic dreams, your athletic hopes and your athletic improvement are all absolutely meaningless in the face of $$$Profit$$$.
How careful are you about the products you are taking? How careful is the manufacturer of the products you are taking?
In a previous post I cited another article that reported the actions of Powerbar. They changed the formula in their bars and neglected to tell the very people who counted on their products. If the makers of Powerbar don't have a current list of banned substances, then what business do they have making sports nutrition products?
If an athlete must be intimately familiar with the list of banned substances, then common sense dictates the manufacturers should be doubly knowledgeable for the sake of the athletes they supposedly support.
Your athletic dreams, your athletic hopes, your athletic improvement depends on sports nutrition. Yet we see your athletic dreams, your athletic hopes and your athletic improvement are all absolutely meaningless in the face of $$$Profit$$$.
How careful are you about the products you are taking? How careful is the manufacturer of the products you are taking?
Labels: athletics, banned substances, sports nutrition
Being Oh So Careful
Taken from this article:
The NCAA warns that many over-the-counter nutritional and dietary supplements contain banned substances, which is why Peters avoids them.
“It’s a long list, and I’ve never taken any supplements because there are so many banned substances out there that I’ve never wanted to risk it,” he said. “I know other guys on the team who use the normal stuff like Creatine and go into GNC, grab the stuff, go down the list and check each one off to make sure there isn’t one on (the label).
“The guys are really careful of what they take. At times you hear professional athletes going, ‘Oh, I didn’t know that was in there,’ and half the time I believe them.”
A serious athlete has to be so careful about what they take! Some of them choose not to take anything!
The company we are affiliated with offers letters of proof. We offer a solemn promise to respect and honor your athletic dreams and hopes. The products we promote are proven through testing and experience. You don't have to choose to take nothing, you can choose to take what is good for your body and have the assurance no banned substances will be sneaked into the batch for profit sake.
View clinical study of our performance drink.
View clinical study of our recovery drink.
View doctor's reference of our protein drink with a whopping 24 grams of protein!
The NCAA warns that many over-the-counter nutritional and dietary supplements contain banned substances, which is why Peters avoids them.
“It’s a long list, and I’ve never taken any supplements because there are so many banned substances out there that I’ve never wanted to risk it,” he said. “I know other guys on the team who use the normal stuff like Creatine and go into GNC, grab the stuff, go down the list and check each one off to make sure there isn’t one on (the label).
“The guys are really careful of what they take. At times you hear professional athletes going, ‘Oh, I didn’t know that was in there,’ and half the time I believe them.”
A serious athlete has to be so careful about what they take! Some of them choose not to take anything!
The company we are affiliated with offers letters of proof. We offer a solemn promise to respect and honor your athletic dreams and hopes. The products we promote are proven through testing and experience. You don't have to choose to take nothing, you can choose to take what is good for your body and have the assurance no banned substances will be sneaked into the batch for profit sake.
View clinical study of our performance drink.
View clinical study of our recovery drink.
View doctor's reference of our protein drink with a whopping 24 grams of protein!
Labels: athletics, banned substances, Performance, Physique, protein, sports nutrition
About Us - Curt Garrett
Curt is a retired quad rugby (aka murderball) player. He's one of the "old boys". His rugby career started in 1993 and his love for the game was immediate and intense.
Curt was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of 2. He deals with pain on a daily basis. Playing such a hard-hitting sport, intensified his pain. His recovery time was noticeably excruciating and almost intolerable. But, he loved the sport too much to quit.
Some dear friends introduced him to a recovery drink, hoping it would help him. His recovery time was reduced from days to hours. The pain he used to experience during his recovery became manageable.
He is now working to let others know that recovery doesn't have to be long or painful.
Curt still uses this recovery drink whenever he over-exerts himself. It will work whether you've just mowed your lawn or participated in a decathlon.
Contact Curt if you have any questions. Or give it a try and tell us your story.
Curt was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of 2. He deals with pain on a daily basis. Playing such a hard-hitting sport, intensified his pain. His recovery time was noticeably excruciating and almost intolerable. But, he loved the sport too much to quit.
Some dear friends introduced him to a recovery drink, hoping it would help him. His recovery time was reduced from days to hours. The pain he used to experience during his recovery became manageable.
He is now working to let others know that recovery doesn't have to be long or painful.
Curt still uses this recovery drink whenever he over-exerts himself. It will work whether you've just mowed your lawn or participated in a decathlon.
Contact Curt if you have any questions. Or give it a try and tell us your story.
Labels: Curt, founder, Physique, recovery, sports nutrition
Friday, September 7, 2007
Doping: Banned substances
"However, I would be surprised if an experienced athlete did that because they know how vigilant they need to be."
"A lot of these products are not produced by the major drug houses and nobody can vouch for the way they are prepared,or for their purity."
Read the entire article...
We are experiencing product recalls on a weekly basis these days. Companies are proving they don't have our best interest at heart. Profits are king.
*83,000 tests on ingredients each year and a 100-point inspection, award-winning pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing facility. Proven track record of keeping the customer first. A company with a conscience is a rare company these days.
"A lot of these products are not produced by the major drug houses and nobody can vouch for the way they are prepared,or for their purity."
Read the entire article...
We are experiencing product recalls on a weekly basis these days. Companies are proving they don't have our best interest at heart. Profits are king.
*83,000 tests on ingredients each year and a 100-point inspection, award-winning pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing facility. Proven track record of keeping the customer first. A company with a conscience is a rare company these days.
Labels: banned substances, sports nutrition
NCAA Banned Substances
..."Many nutritional/dietary supplements contain NCAA banned
substances. In addition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) does not strictly regulate the supplement industry; therefore
purity and safety of nutritional dietary supplements cannot be
guaranteed. Impure supplements may lead to a positive NCAA drug
test..." Read more here.
Would you like to hear about a company who does 83,000 tests a year on product purity and safety?
substances. In addition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) does not strictly regulate the supplement industry; therefore
purity and safety of nutritional dietary supplements cannot be
guaranteed. Impure supplements may lead to a positive NCAA drug
test..." Read more here.
Would you like to hear about a company who does 83,000 tests a year on product purity and safety?
Labels: banned substances, sports nutrition
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Carbohydrate Products and Energy for Athletes
This study done by an honors biology class at U of A, proves the practical applications of these products
"For many athletes, especially those who compete in endurance sports, drinking liquids that will replenish the amount of carbohydrate being used by the body is essential." This sports drink comparison could be a valuable tool when deciding which one to use.
"For many athletes, especially those who compete in endurance sports, drinking liquids that will replenish the amount of carbohydrate being used by the body is essential." This sports drink comparison could be a valuable tool when deciding which one to use.
Labels: Carbohydrates, exercise, sports nutrition
By the book: CU's Manning tracks compliance
..."The company had changed the ingredients in its Powerbars in August 2006 and failed to inform the school..." Read the entire article here.
Can you bet your athletic career on companies who don't respect you? Any one of the athletes who participated in this nutritional fiasco would have tested positive for banned substances.
Consider this argument: If a company has a product line which is advertised as being compliant with banned substance regulations, and also has a product line which is less restricted... Do they make their products out of the same vats? Is it at all possible that trace elements from the less restricted products could show up in the products you need to be taking?
How careful are you being about the nutritional supplements you're taking? How careful is the company who makes those products?
Here is a bit of information to consider before you are a victim of a career destroying mistake.
Can you bet your athletic career on companies who don't respect you? Any one of the athletes who participated in this nutritional fiasco would have tested positive for banned substances.
Consider this argument: If a company has a product line which is advertised as being compliant with banned substance regulations, and also has a product line which is less restricted... Do they make their products out of the same vats? Is it at all possible that trace elements from the less restricted products could show up in the products you need to be taking?
How careful are you being about the nutritional supplements you're taking? How careful is the company who makes those products?
Here is a bit of information to consider before you are a victim of a career destroying mistake.
Labels: athletics, banned substances, sports nutrition
