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Posted by G-man885858 on May 12, 2009, at 3:27:25
Is Gatorade really the best? I ask because its good, but it raises my blood sugar too much and I was wondering if there's a low-sugar or diet alternative drink?
Thanks!
Posted by sam K on May 12, 2009, at 9:52:00
In reply to Is Gatorade the best Electrolyte drink?, posted by G-man885858 on May 12, 2009, at 3:27:25
do you know what electrolytes are? they are just salt and potassium and stuff like that. all juices have them. Look at the back, itll say like 1% sodium maybe pottassium. so simple, makes people think theres some majic in the bottle. maybe vitamin water? Propel?
Posted by SLS on May 12, 2009, at 11:59:39
In reply to Is Gatorade the best Electrolyte drink?, posted by G-man885858 on May 12, 2009, at 3:27:25
There is a diet version of Gatorade.
As was suggested, you might find an ideal supplement by reading the labels of the "fitness" drinks and choosing accordingly.
When I was having a problem with sweating and low blood pressure from taking a combination of Parnate + desipramine, I drank Gatorade to help maintain electrolyte balance and also to prevent dizziness.
- Scott
Posted by bleauberry on May 12, 2009, at 17:50:06
In reply to Is Gatorade the best Electrolyte drink?, posted by G-man885858 on May 12, 2009, at 3:27:25
Alka Seltzer Gold. Not regular Alka Seltzer. Gold is just lots of sodium and potassium. Add to it some modest amounts of mineral supplements, and you're all set. You could even mix up your own brew to sip as desired. AK Gold is pretty good at stopping a lot of problems dead in their tracks, such as oncoming urinary tract infections, Herx reactions from antibiotic or antiyeast treatments, and is beneficial in keeping the body from being on the unhealthy acidic side.
Posted by Zana on May 12, 2009, at 21:16:41
In reply to Re: Is Gatorade the best Electrolyte drink?, posted by bleauberry on May 12, 2009, at 17:50:06
Wow, I didn't know that about Alka Seltzer Gold. I was going to recommend baking soda (1 tsp) salt, (1-2Tbsp) and sugar (7Tbsp) mixed in 2 quarts of water. I like the Alka Seltzer idea since I'm not wild about all that sugar. Gatoraid is OK if you dilute it. Otherwise it has way too much sugar in it for my money. There are also lots of good electrolye replacement drinks, including water drinks, in most health food stores. They tend to be pricey however.
Zana
Posted by yxibow on May 12, 2009, at 21:55:10
In reply to Is Gatorade the best Electrolyte drink?, posted by G-man885858 on May 12, 2009, at 3:27:25
> Is Gatorade really the best? I ask because its good, but it raises my blood sugar too much and I was wondering if there's a low-sugar or diet alternative drink?
>
> Thanks!Its one, and as said I believe there are diet versions.
The other, and its a bit more expensive are the generic versions of Pedialyte which are low in sugar per liter (dietetic). They are important when diarrhea, vomiting, or general cold and other virus symptoms are happening. The body gets rid of electrolytes and its important to continue to intake. You can get them at any large chain pharmacy like CVS.
Runners can actually die of water intoxication because of the amount they drink and the expelling of salts through the skin without replacing it with a electrolyte drink, and there are diet ones out there.There are unfortunately, at least for myself, with anxiety symptoms, diet drinks with electrolytes that may contain caffeine. And that's not a good thing either, because while a burst of energy may occur, caffeine dehydrates.
-- Jay
Posted by G-man885858 on May 12, 2009, at 23:15:28
In reply to Re: Is Gatorade the best Electrolyte drink? » G-man885858, posted by yxibow on May 12, 2009, at 21:55:10
My sister is a hardcore Red bull, Monster energy drink, and coffee chugger. She's also a heavy smoker, and a former Adderall addict. I figure that this stuff must really dehydrate her, right?
She drinks Arizona "Vapor Water" which contains electrolytes, but in DISTILLED WATER. I am concerned about this because I know that distilled water can strip your body of vital minerals...
Have any of yous ever heard of this "Vapor water"? Is this stuff legit or is it just an overpriced scam?
Posted by desolationrower on May 13, 2009, at 10:36:49
In reply to Re: Is Gatorade the best Electrolyte drink?, posted by G-man885858 on May 12, 2009, at 23:15:28
ha that paediolite stuff is what med students use for hangovers
-d/r
Posted by yxibow on May 13, 2009, at 13:42:17
In reply to Re: Is Gatorade the best Electrolyte drink?, posted by desolationrower on May 13, 2009, at 10:36:49
> ha that paediolite stuff is what med students use for hangovers
>
> -d/rHah
Well because it contains necessary electrolytes.
Alcohol also interferes.
-- Jay
Posted by garnet71 on May 13, 2009, at 18:05:53
In reply to Is Gatorade the best Electrolyte drink?, posted by G-man885858 on May 12, 2009, at 3:27:25
Hi Gman!
Well in boot camp, we were forced to drink 6 (or was it 9??) glasses of Gatorade every day :-)
Posted by G-man885858 on May 13, 2009, at 22:34:27
In reply to Re: Is Gatorade the best Electrolyte drink?, posted by garnet71 on May 13, 2009, at 18:05:53
I think Gatorade is a superb beverage. But after I drink it my memory starts fading, I get a bit disoriented and I urinate a LOT. These are all classic signs of Hyperglycemia. This is why I'm so scared... and I need a sugarless alternative.
Posted by G-man885858 on May 14, 2009, at 2:20:38
In reply to Re: Is Gatorade the best Electrolyte drink? » G-man885858, posted by yxibow on May 12, 2009, at 21:55:10
Isn't this the same thing that happened to that British Girl named Leah Betts? She took some ecstasy at a party and it made her so thirsty that she drank so much water that the water killed her! Did any of you guys hear about this?? ----- Its called Hyponatremia... and it caused the water to get stuck in her head, swell up, and crushed her brain...
Posted by yxibow on May 14, 2009, at 2:36:07
In reply to Re: Water Intoxication, posted by G-man885858 on May 14, 2009, at 2:20:38
> Isn't this the same thing that happened to that British Girl named Leah Betts? She took some ecstasy at a party and it made her so thirsty that she drank so much water that the water killed her! Did any of you guys hear about this?? ----- Its called Hyponatremia... and it caused the water to get stuck in her head, swell up, and crushed her brain...
This is one of many reasons never to dabble in E, but that's just my view... and yes, this happens more than just an anecdote.If you take in more than a certain amount of water without having any electrolytes with it, it will completely drain you, affecting the heart, brain, and other crucial parts of your body.
I would imagine that emergency saline and other heroic attempts would be the only way to rectify the situation.
-- Jay
Posted by yxibow on May 14, 2009, at 2:49:54
In reply to Gatorade---Garnet » garnet71, posted by G-man885858 on May 13, 2009, at 22:34:27
> I think Gatorade is a superb beverage. But after I drink it my memory starts fading, I get a bit disoriented and I urinate a LOT. These are all classic signs of Hyperglycemia. This is why I'm so scared... and I need a sugarless alternative.
Have you had fasting glucose testing before to investigate whether you are DB 1 or 2, or neither (as DB presents a host of other symptoms which doesn't seem to quite match), or did I miss something in the thread ?
Some people are subject to low blood sugar, just genetically -- having a candy bar or the like every now and then I don't think is pathological.
What sorts of medications are you on ? Some of them can make people rather thirsty, which may be common, or a rare side effect.
For example, I believe the Lamictal that was added to what I take makes me thirsty several hours after taking it. Naturally I will urinate if I drink water afterwards. Its not a sign of anything else."Sugar crashes" are common after drinking a lot of sugar filled beverages and I'm sure the disorientation comes from the fatigue that occurs as well.
There is a "g2" gatorade that is not diet, but is lower calorie.
As noted before, there is "propel"... also "powerade zero".
I'm sure searching there are will be other more "generic" type drinks.
Drinks made with dextrose (fructose) have a slightly lower sugar profile, but are not sugar free.-- Jay
Posted by garnet71 on May 14, 2009, at 14:49:18
In reply to Gatorade---Garnet » garnet71, posted by G-man885858 on May 13, 2009, at 22:34:27
oh -sorry you're going through this GMan. :( I thought I had hypoglycemia once, though symptoms not as bad as yours...I was dizzy alot..esp...well, it was when I was taking Prozac, though for a very brief time. As soon as I quit the med, the symptoms went away. I remember your saying you take supplements and stuff-I'd go and figure out if one of them might be the cause. Oh, and I once tried chromium picolinate while on the Prozac-and got hypoglycemic symptoms even worse!
I don't know but I think meds can really screw up your body's functioning. But definitely check your meds and supplements for cause first!
Posted by sam K on May 15, 2009, at 10:33:14
In reply to Re: Gatorade---Garnet, posted by garnet71 on May 14, 2009, at 14:49:18
DRINK propel, its made by gatorade. or get a glass fill it half way with water then fill the other half or so with juice.
Posted by G-man885858 on May 17, 2009, at 19:00:38
In reply to Re: Gatorade---Garnet » G-man885858, posted by yxibow on May 14, 2009, at 2:49:54
I developed severe hypo/hyperglycemia after this "liver cleanse" I did 2 years ago. I think the practitioner who suggested this was a fraud, and forced me to do something totally unnecessary.
What can I do? My GP doesn't see any sugar abnormalities, but I can FEEL it, and I know something's wrong! Isn't there SOMETHING I can do?
Posted by yxibow on May 19, 2009, at 4:15:21
In reply to Re: Blood sugar » yxibow, posted by G-man885858 on May 17, 2009, at 19:00:38
> I developed severe hypo/hyperglycemia after this "liver cleanse" I did 2 years ago. I think the practitioner who suggested this was a fraud, and forced me to do something totally unnecessary.
>
> What can I do? My GP doesn't see any sugar abnormalities, but I can FEEL it, and I know something's wrong! Isn't there SOMETHING I can do?Sometimes our bodies react to things that seem very real but come from other sources such as complex anxiety disorders. Now I'm not saying that this is the case here.
Yes, there are a lot of ... mm.. I'll go and say it... quack 'cures' out there. For the longest time 'Liverite' was constantly hawked on the radio and settled with the FTC. They still market but with a disclaimer.
Do you know the procedure or substances you were taking at the time from said practicioner? Have you discussed this with your GP?
I'm not quite sure what to say here, it is a quandary. There is the saying that causality is not always causation, not one I am fond of hearing but sometimes it happens.
You may have been genetically predisposed to have some sort of sugar imbalance -- hypoglycemia is not the most rarest phenomenon, there are plenty of people who get dizzy or feel off and need a chocolate bar or some sort of candy because they have such a condition. So the timing of the 'suspect' treatment may have not had anything to do with it.
Have you had a full battery of exams ?
There is something called a prolonged supervised fasting test over 72 hours and blood is drawn or symptoms are observed until it is triggered. Then you may be asked to exercise for a short period. This sort of test may provide light into the situation
(WebMD)
There are other tests which may be done to determine pancreatic and other disorders and whether there are tumors, although I don't want to put fear because these may be highly rare situations.
But I would discuss with your GP about further testing or a referral to a specialist (endocrinologist, etc) who can do this.
I hope this helps
-- tidings
-- Jay
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