Electrolyte Replacement Caps -Succeed Caps

Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

Has anyone ever used any electrolyte replacement caplets. I read about the Succeed caps on Adventurehiking.com I was wondering how well they work or if anyone knows of any good things that can be purchased locally for a long distance, all day long endurance event.
-TIM-

SUN_HIKER · Joined: 05 Dec 2003 Posts: 1057

I have tried them and for me they didn't work as well as the powdered electrolytes. I like the Gookinaid for taste best, not as sweet as the others. I buy them directly from the Manufacturer in large tub, most economical. When I hike in the warmer weather now I take one 100 oz. bladder of water and another 100 oz. bladder of gookinaid mixture for hikes longer than 10 miles. If it's a shorter hike I just bring a bladder (100oz) of Gookinaid mixture. Works best for me. www.gookinaid.com

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MikeInFHAZ · Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location

Tim, I have had no experience with the caplets. What I would recommend is a much cheaper alternative, vitamins from Safeway. As far as pills go though I just dont have any background

HOWEVER!! There is a product sold at Hi-Health called Colloidal Minerals by Ultra Plan (hi-health's logo)
These colloidal minerals are slowly yet effectively absorbed giving maximum performance for a liquid based delivery.
70 different minerals at just the right percentage.
These minerals include Calcium magnesium phosphorus bromine indium selenium and tungsten to name a few and are all derived from PLANT MATTER, not clay or ground up rocks. This is very important in ease of digestion.
A substantial improvement in your energy, stamina, and concentration will be seen after a few days. I paid $30 for two-1quart bottles. A 2 month supply. Also good for a hangover, Ive heard Mr. Green

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evenstar · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA

I agree with GB. Back when I was running, Gookinaid was almost always what they passed out at the support stations along the way. Not as sweet as Gatoraid. I mix one part Gookinaid to three parts water in my 100oz bladder.
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Tom Treks · Gear Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347

I currently use the Succeed capsules Tim. They are $10 buck a bottle for 100. I noticed a marked increase in my stamina and leg muscle response the first time out. I have a problem with my leg muscles cramping up on me if I don't keep my electrolyte levels up.

The only trouble with the capsule form, is that you have to remember to take them at 1-2 hour intervals depending on the amount of sweat your body produces. I do prefer the capsule form though, because I noticed that I had to clean out my hydration bladders more often with the powder and liquid stuff. I usually also carry a lightweight 32oz bottle of Gatorade on most hikes anyways.

I'm one of those folks that sweats quite a bit on any length hike. I'm pretty happy with the Succeed stuff so far.

Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

I'll have to pick up some of the Gookinaid. Gatoraid being to sweet was one of my concerns for a long trip.

Tom, do you know if there is a place that you can pick up the Succeed caps locally or can you only order them. I was hoping to use them this weekend so I guess I could overnight it if I had to.
-TIM-

Tom Treks · Gear Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347

I wouldn't bother this time Tim. I've seen Gookinaid at REI before. Maybe they still offer it. I'll bring some of the Succeed caps along to Reavis the following weekend and let you try them out first. How does that sound?

SUN_HIKER · Joined: 05 Dec 2003 Posts: 1057

Tim, REI sells out of Gookinaid fast and when they do carry it it's mostly in the small packets at around $1.20 compared when you buy the gookinaid directly from the Manufacturer at $9.80 for 35oz.= 80 servincs or five gallons. So it's a lot cheaper to get the 35oz can.

GB
PS maybe I should buy stock in gookinaid Laughing

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Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

Thanks Sun Hiker, I'll have to give them a call. I know I saw it there before so I just figured they would have it no problem.
-TIM-

MikeInFHAZ · Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location

Tim, I forgot to mention that Hi-health sells a product know as "Ultra Fuel". This is an activity and energy replacement drink, the 16 oz. bottle has 33% of carbs and uses a long chain glucose polymer, thus giving it 400 calories a serving. This stuff is the bomb, I drink it when I go skateboarding and it keeps me going all night... (various flavors grape is best IMO) There is also the powdered mix, same ingredients and unlike gatorade, it DOES boost performance. Gatorade is just flavored sugar water. Gookinade i havent tried, but what you are looking for is an acceptable amount of natural sugars and carbs (energy). I drank a 16 oz. bottle of UltraFuel before the Barnhardt trail and Mary thought I was a "maverick". Razz

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Guest · Posted: 3/29/2004, 8:06 pm Post subject:

Popular sells Gookinaid and they always have it, the one in Tempe does anyway.

LongStoryShort · Joined: 04 Oct 2004 Posts: 402 Location: Doha, Qatar

I personally think that Accelerade is the best stuff out there.
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pfredricks · Joined: 10 Apr 2003 Posts: 347 Location: Peoria, AZ

Tim-
Try them all.
I think it will just boil down to which one you like the best taste wise.
Electrolytes you mainly need are potassium and sodium and to a lesser extent calcium. You also need glucose to run those muscles. Caffeine could also help. (think about how much a power gel helps out when you need a boost)
I think for the long hikes, hyponatremia is the main concern (low salt) Sweating, causes most of your electrolyte loss. Eating something like peanut butter crackers, or an ELECTROLYTE replacement of ANY kind should be more than sufficient.
Gatorade is NOT just sugar water. Gatorade does provide a nice amount of sugar for explosive energy, and some electrolytes in reasonable quantities. I also think people drink a bit too much water sometimes, which also causes the body to use up electrolytes.
Peeing uses up potassium and sodium.
Also dont forget to eat regularly throughout your hiking. Maybe something with an easily usable glucose and stored carbs, like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. jelly is quick energy, bread and peanut butter will keep you going later.

Hope that helps.
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SUN_HIKER · Joined: 05 Dec 2003 Posts: 1057

Been using http://www.traceminerals.com/products/stamina.html lately and it works well. Great for backpacking when volume and weight is important.

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