Energy Drinks

PB dreamer
PB dreamer Posts: 23
edited June 2012 in Training, fitness and health
Hej hej

i wonder if anyone could possible help me, ive been to the dentist today and basically been told i have rubbish teeth and i need to cut out the energy drinks, as i train a few days a week and also race i need some advice on a substitute while out riding. would and energy bar pre training/race then just water while im out help?

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  • Herbsman
    Herbsman Posts: 2,029
    Try that Australian Sukkie stuff - it has less acid in it.

    http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/2011/10/ ... rts-drink/

    That's IF you can get it delivered in the UK

    Otherwise, I dunno, add a few spoons of bicarb to your usual drink or something?
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  • GiantMike
    GiantMike Posts: 3,139
    PB dreamer wrote:
    Hej hej

    i wonder if anyone could possible help me, ive been to the dentist today and basically been told i have rubbish teeth and i need to cut out the energy drinks, as i train a few days a week and also race i need some advice on a substitute while out riding. would and energy bar pre training/race then just water while im out help?

    What energy drinks are/were you using? How much are/were you consuming?
  • cyco2
    cyco2 Posts: 593
    Check with your chemists for a high flouride toothpaste. I get a prescription from my dentist for the stuff but for you it may expensive. Its supposed to help to prevent tooth decay. Other than that brush your teeth or use a mouth wash after using a high sugar/glucose drink.
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    If you want to be a strong rider you have to do strong things.
    However if you train like a cart horse you'll race like one.
  • PB dreamer
    PB dreamer Posts: 23
    Hi, thanks for the reply. Currently I'm using the CNP Hydration powder, I would say I consume 1 bottle 500ml 3/4 times a week. I also use the CNP recovery powder after every ride. I'm currently using a high floride toothpaste as well given to me from my doctors
  • SBezza
    SBezza Posts: 2,173
    What about training with water, save the energy drinks for when you really need them. Water and normal food will supply you with all the energy you will need in training.
  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    ^
    This

    May be consider an electrolyte replacement if it has no sugar/ calories
  • simon_e
    simon_e Posts: 1,707
    I would suggest you use less of the sugary energy drink, perhaps take one bottle of this and put plain water in the other. Drink from each in turn if possible, so the corrosive sugars are not left on the teeth for as long. Prevention is better than the suggested 'cure' (and IMHO high fluoride toothpaste is of dubious value in this respect).

    Acidic (citrus) fruit juices and carbonated drinks are also bad for your teeth.
    Aspire not to have more, but to be more.

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