Coca-Cola as a recovery drink
09-05-14, 01:48 PM
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Coke. Meh. Mountain Dew! Now you're talking!!!
Especially Throwback Dew! 
Especially Throwback Dew!
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Cola is pretty good at removing rust.
Osteoporosis anyone? Drink cola?
Colas, but not other carbonated beverages, ar... [Am J Clin Nutr. 2006] - PubMed - NCBI
Osteoporosis anyone? Drink cola?
Colas, but not other carbonated beverages, ar... [Am J Clin Nutr. 2006] - PubMed - NCBI
09-05-14, 01:50 PM
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Pretty much every Pro Tour team puts a can of Coke in their musettes, and have for a very long time. The holdouts are mostly French teams using French brands because they're being all French. I don't think too many riders drink it flat anymore, though.
09-05-14, 01:54 PM
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Cola is pretty good at removing rust.
Osteoporosis anyone? Drink cola?
Colas, but not other carbonated beverages, ar... [Am J Clin Nutr. 2006] - PubMed - NCBI
Osteoporosis anyone? Drink cola?
Colas, but not other carbonated beverages, ar... [Am J Clin Nutr. 2006] - PubMed - NCBI
09-05-14, 02:18 PM
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And pretty much every pro tour team doped during the 90's/early 2000's. Just because a lot of people do it doesn't mean it's healthy. And just because it may improve performance (steroids, etc.) doesn't entail that it is healthy either.
09-05-14, 02:35 PM
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I want to see evidence of non-abusive amounts of steroid use. Hell Vitamin C in high doses is BAD.
So all the training and diet that the cyclist had to deal with is meaningless because they took EPO to build more red blood cells? Good thing not every is this naive.
09-05-14, 02:45 PM
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I will not comment on whether drinking of any sugared soda water is desirable, but it is comical to believe that HFCS is not the chemical and biological equivalent of refined sucrose with a small excess of either glucose or fructose added just like in many fruits. The danger of HFCS is in its overconsumption due to its inexpensive and plentiful supply, not in any difference it exhibits from other commonly sourced sugars.
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I will not comment on whether drinking of any sugared soda water is desirable, but it is comical to believe that HFCS is not the chemical and biological equivalent of refined sucrose with a small excess of either glucose or fructose added just like in many fruits. The danger of HFCS is in its overconsumption due to its inexpensive and plentiful supply, not in any difference it exhibits from other commonly sourced sugars.
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I will not comment on whether drinking of any sugared soda water is desirable, but it is comical to believe that HFCS is not the chemical and biological equivalent of refined sucrose with a small excess of either glucose or fructose added just like in many fruits. The danger of HFCS is in its overconsumption due to its inexpensive and plentiful supply, not in any difference it exhibits from other commonly sourced sugars.
09-05-14, 02:55 PM
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Did you ever do a taste test? It may be Mexican Coke is sweeter than US Coke no matter which sweetener is used. I bet that is the only taste difference in a blind test.
09-05-14, 02:58 PM
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Negative, ghost rider.
Can we agree that the chances of me being able to effectively persuade you over the internet are pretty slim? But, if you were to invest the time yourself into researching the topic, you might change your own opinion. Here's a quick primer to get you started, though.
A quick google search for "dangers of drinking coca cola" will reveal tons of studies, scientific evidence, etc. A quick google search for "health benefits of drink in coca cola" will provide results ranging from how-to-clean-rust-with-Coke to employee benefits working for the Coca-Cola Corporation . . . but you won't find any scientific evidence demonstrating health benefits of consuming Coke.
I'm not saying you're going to die from drinking a Coke. What I am saying, however, is that if you are interested in improving your health and athletic performance (which I assume most of us here are actively trying to do), Coke isn't going to do that for you, and there are a plethora of better options that will.
Now that I think about it, Russian Vodka might be worse for recovery
Can we agree that the chances of me being able to effectively persuade you over the internet are pretty slim? But, if you were to invest the time yourself into researching the topic, you might change your own opinion. Here's a quick primer to get you started, though.
A quick google search for "dangers of drinking coca cola" will reveal tons of studies, scientific evidence, etc. A quick google search for "health benefits of drink in coca cola" will provide results ranging from how-to-clean-rust-with-Coke to employee benefits working for the Coca-Cola Corporation . . . but you won't find any scientific evidence demonstrating health benefits of consuming Coke.
I'm not saying you're going to die from drinking a Coke. What I am saying, however, is that if you are interested in improving your health and athletic performance (which I assume most of us here are actively trying to do), Coke isn't going to do that for you, and there are a plethora of better options that will.
Now that I think about it, Russian Vodka might be worse for recovery
A 12oz can of coke has 40g of sugar, and 7.5 oz can has 25g. A serving of Hammer Recoverite has 32g. A Gatorade has 34g. A cup of chocolate milk has 25g, 12oz has 32g. While coke may not be the best recovery drink because it doesn't have any protein, its hardly one of the worst and has essentially the same amount of sugar has many other recovery drinks.
09-05-14, 02:59 PM
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Always the contrarian. No one else can ever be right about something, even when it is an opinion and not a fact.
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I will not comment on whether drinking of any sugared soda water is desirable, but it is comical to believe that HFCS is not the chemical and biological equivalent of refined sucrose with a small excess of either glucose or fructose added just like in many fruits. The danger of HFCS is in its overconsumption due to its inexpensive and plentiful supply, not in any difference it exhibits from other commonly sourced sugars.
Real sugar vs. HFCS? Your body processes them essentially the same. HFCS made the industrialization of food cheaper and more efficient, providing a better delivery system, but sugar is no better. Also HFCS improves texture in baked goods, which made possible the 1990s tidal wave of fat-free/low-fat junk food full of the stuff that masqueraded as "healthy".
09-05-14, 03:00 PM
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I will not comment on whether drinking of any sugared soda water is desirable, but it is comical to believe that HFCS is not the chemical and biological equivalent of refined sucrose with a small excess of either glucose or fructose added just like in many fruits. The danger of HFCS is in its overconsumption due to its inexpensive and plentiful supply, not in any difference it exhibits from other commonly sourced sugars.
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Cola is pretty good at removing rust.
Osteoporosis anyone? Drink cola?
Colas, but not other carbonated beverages, ar... [Am J Clin Nutr. 2006] - PubMed - NCBI
Osteoporosis anyone? Drink cola?
Colas, but not other carbonated beverages, ar... [Am J Clin Nutr. 2006] - PubMed - NCBI
09-05-14, 03:08 PM
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My Doc doesn't want me drinking Cola due to a GERD and the risk of cancer
09-05-14, 03:08 PM
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I claimed Coke isn't healthy. I provided a very simple article, written by a well-respected medical doctor, to support my claim. Where is your support of Coke as a healthy beverage?
09-05-14, 03:08 PM
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Coke syrup has been sold in the pharmacy for nausea and upset stomach for over 100 years. It's ain't gonna kill you in moderation. Quick rush when you need it and it won't send you to the bathroom is why the pro's drink it.
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instead of regurgitating media spin how about we look at the ACTUAL facts.
A 12oz can of coke has 40g of sugar, and 7.5 oz can has 25g. A serving of Hammer Recoverite has 32g. A Gatorade has 34g. A cup of chocolate milk has 25g, 12oz has 32g. While coke may not be the best recovery drink because it doesn't have any protein, its hardly one of the worst and has essentially the same amount of sugar has many other recovery drinks.
A 12oz can of coke has 40g of sugar, and 7.5 oz can has 25g. A serving of Hammer Recoverite has 32g. A Gatorade has 34g. A cup of chocolate milk has 25g, 12oz has 32g. While coke may not be the best recovery drink because it doesn't have any protein, its hardly one of the worst and has essentially the same amount of sugar has many other recovery drinks.