FixedGearFever

2006 · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:20 pm Post subject: To our resident nutrion experts

Just a question boy's

As I attained the ripe 'ol age of 50 ( 5+ years ago) my knees have been somewhat suspect to aches and discomforts.
I discovered that a good quality omega 3 oil reduced it dramatically.

Since Xmas I have been experiencing some major stiffness which I couldn't figure out as I was still taking my omega 3 and also MSM. While reading some things on-line pertaining to "my issue" I increased my calcium intake.
All I did was drink an 8oz glass of milk each night before bed. Within 48hr things improved greatly and now 7 days later my knees feel real good.

Q) Can anyone explain the theory. Or, perhaps because 90% of my workouts involve load bearing work ( weights, riding, skating) my bones were craving more calcium.?

Any explainations are appriciated.............Thanks G

oldcrank · Cat 1 Joined: Mar 18, 2008 Posts: 574 Location: Nimbin NSW

I can remember my Irish grandmother telling me something
very similar many, many years ago, but I don't think it was
the calcium in her milk that relieved her aches and pains, I
believe it was the Bushmill's.

Joseph · Pro Joined: Aug 19, 2009 Posts: 1472

I've been looking into B12 shots for the same thing. Check out "bursitis b12" for some info. Haven't done it yet. A bit alarming since I'm a wee tot of only 41.

2006 · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 1:12 pm Post subject:

oldcrank •wrote• I
believe it was the Bushmill's.

I usually leave this remedy too Saturday nights. But being the highly dedicated athlete that I'am, I like Amarone and Chianti. Embarassed

Zdravo · Cat 2 Joined: Nov 16, 2010 Posts: 257

No expert: there probably isn't a direct link to your milk/calcium consumption. Maybe indirectly the calcium aided in countering an acidic environment in your body. That was partially responsible for increased inflammation in your joints. These priniples are not substantiated in really good research, however, when subjects with ailments like severe arthritis, cancers, and other diseases were tested the level of acidity in their bodies was significantly higher the their equal, healthy counterparts. One concept in fighting high acidity levels was calcium consumption. If you recall the Coral Calcium push some years ago. That's all I got?

Tapeworm · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:14 pm Post subject:

I'd be vary curious to see data about the "acidity in the body". Our bodies are very sensitive to such things and usually keep pH levels in very tight reign.

Zdravo · Cat 2 Joined: Nov 16, 2010 Posts: 257

I read this stuff 5 maybe 10 years ago during my kinesiology studying. I'm not saying I buy into it as Ph is VERY regulated. My MD wife would say hogwash. I was trying to draw a reasonable explanation from some literature I know I read somewhere. Because if it's working.....hey keep doing it. Why deter it.

My opinion on the other hand would be that it was mere coincidence and there was some other contributing factor not accounted for. Calcium fortified Orange juice provides more calcium per serving than Milk. That was taught in a nutrition class Very Happy

. Although I never checked that out.

However, the "potential" possibilities are infinite. Maybe the milk in Canada is high in CLA. Which could provide some benefit towards joint inflammation. USA milk is very low in CLA. Swedish milk has a decent amount. Canada ????. So really we could keep throwing stuff out. If you find it's working. SHIT!!!! Send me a couple gallons.

rickmcg · Cat 5 Joined: Dec 16, 2008 Posts: 50

2006 •wrote• All I did was drink an 8oz glass of milk each night before bed. Within 48hr things improved greatly and now 7 days later my knees feel real good.

I believe this is the famous GOMA (Glass of milk a day) espoused by Mark Rippetoe.

Tapeworm · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:13 pm Post subject:

Or GOMAD - gallon of milk a day? Smile

rickmcg · Cat 5 Joined: Dec 16, 2008 Posts: 50

Never mind.

2006 · Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:46 pm Post subject:

Hey, I really appriciate the discussion.

I don't have an answer either. But just had the annual check up with blood the works ( you get the finger at my age, ouch ! )
Blood was good, cholestrol good. Hemoglobin 15.5 and hemocratic 46 ( no dope Rolling Eyes

)

The Doc said, you're good to go. Very Happy

Zdravo · Cat 2 Joined: Nov 16, 2010 Posts: 257

If it's any consolation my knees get the serious creepies too. Especially in
Wet winter weather!!

2006 · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:44 am Post subject:

Zdravo •wrote• If it's any consolation my knees get the serious creepies too. Especially in
Wet winter weather!!

Age please ?

Zdravo · Cat 2 Joined: Nov 16, 2010 Posts: 257

41...... But I played another sport at nearly the highest level that bent oneI love YOU!!!! of my knees in a direction the good lord hadn't designed it to move in. Hence a large part of my studies were directed towards inflammation control via nutrition and micronutrient supplementation.

Zdravo · Cat 2 Joined: Nov 16, 2010 Posts: 257

I'm sure your a great fellow. But perhaps Love is premature. Where the heck did that come from? Holy auto spell or something.

'Bent one of my knees in the wrong direction.'