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a game of tennis, Jeff DuPonte mixes a spoonful cornstarch in a
glass of water and drinks it.
One of Jeff’s physicians, Randall Heidenreich, M.D., Biochemical Geneticist and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, recommends this method of getting complex carbohydrates to the muscle. Jeff says the cornstarch treatment often resolves his episodes of
shakiness and muscle pain. He also drinks a half-gallon of water a
day because he believes hydration is key in maintaining maximum
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Here’s
one of Jeff’s juice snacks: Cut up 2 peeled oranges, 1 unpeeled
apple, and 1 unpeeled potato. Liquefy all ingredients in a juicer.
Enjoy! |
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| Related
links: Sports Nutrition Corner: Fluid The Nicholas Institute for Sports Medicine answers all the crucial questions about fluid intake: How much? What kind? When? 
For more information on fluids, visit Bodies
of water.
To read about other patients who use cornstarch to extend muscle
performance, visit Mailbox
and Treatment survey
results.
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Watery fruits such as cantaloupe, watermelon and
strawberries don’t have the fiber that can disrupt
performance. Yogurt and cottage cheese are other water-rich
foods that athletes easily digest in the 30 minutes to an hour
before exercise.
