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At 06:41 AM 3/6/96 PST, Mark Stuckelman wrote:
 
>Does anyone have information on the effects of Celiac Disease on endurance
>athletes and/or how serious athletes can better deal with the disease
>(without curtailing activity)?
 
I can speak as a very active bicylist who has been GF for 12 years
 
>Specifically,
>
>What are the effects of the disease on heart rates and recovery?
 
I use a heart rate monitor when using my windtrainer and my heart rates well
exceed the norms for someone my age(64).
 
>Do runners with celiac disease have a more of a problem with runners' trots?
 
Can't speak for runners but haven't had a problem on century rides, assuming
you are strict on your GF diet.
 
>Which sport bars (e.g. Power Bar, Clif Bar, ...) and sport drinks (e.g.
>Cytomax, Gatorade, Metabalol, ...) are safe/recommended for celiacs?
 
Only bar I have found GF is the Health Valley Rice Bar. Probably not as good
as the others but its the best we have. I have been using Exceed drink for
years and works well. I believe Cytomax may be GF but haven't tried it.
 
>How do celiac athletes deal with the need for a high calorie, easily
>accessible diet (especially carbohydrates) and the lack of time to prepare
>special GF meals at home?
 
At home its not a problem but away from home it is so I try to bring stuff
with me. I do not do competitions so it is not as much a problem.
 
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