Electrolytes - Dr. Tim Noakes
Interesting podcast with Dr. Tim Noakes of "Lore of Running" fame on BGF podcast. The interview starts around 34:25.
I have always subscribed to the podcast via iTunes and never visited the site before...
I am by no mean saying this is something to follow blindly - but it does have me thinking...
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P,
It helps pass the time on my daily commute. I find I like his appearances on Endurance Planet better than a full hour of BGF.
I hear ya on BGF
In summary, Gatorade has convinced the Endurance world you need to drink lots of fluid and that it must contain electrolytes. There are numerous studies that disprove it. Yes, Noakes is writing a new book that should be out next year on the subject of hydration.
Noakes believes you drink to thirst (which can be up to 35-40 oz./hr in hot climates) and the human body can regulate sodium levels very efficiently without feeding it salt pills.
They supposedly post a transcript of all interviews after a few days - will post that here when it is up...
ugghhh. i need to start writing books!!! but no one knows has ever heard of me and those who have, don't believe anything i say!!!!
oh well.
coach p: read the "what do salt deposits mean?" thread in the nutrition forum for a non-biased basic explanation of what noakes is likely saying regarding electrolyte supplementation. i don't know what his final conclusion is, but the truth is: bottom line is you do need them, but not likely to the degree that most athletes think.
over and out, gh.
One thing that was missing was any discussion on scientific studies of dehydration and athletic performance. Most all of his (Dr. Noakes') evidence seemed to be anecdotal versus a rigorous study with a control group.