Emer'gen-C protein shake - JP Fitness Forums

cappuccino · 12-23-2005, 04:08 PM

I got a sample of one of these vitamin C packets at a race a while back and decided to try it with vanilla protein powder as a pwo shake.

here's the pic of the product:

Emer'gen-C

Anybody know anything about it? I thought it would be a good way to get some vitamins, plus have a tasty pwo protein shake without the calories. This little pack only has 15cals and 1000mg of vitamin C.

Any downsides of too much vitamin C? Won't my body just get rid of it if I don't need it? I've also heard it was an energizer.

Thoughts? Anybody try this stuff???

Ian Kay · 12-23-2005, 04:58 PM

Good stuff. Load up with C if ya like. Worst that happens is you get a stomach ache if you REALLY overdo it (which you wouldn't do with a packet of Emergen-C).

C will help your immune system, energy levels and the uptake of many other nutrients (including iron, which is key for women).

If you like the taste (and don't mind the price) go for it!

Anubis · 12-23-2005, 08:07 PM

I have a bottle of 500 Naturally Inspired Delicious Chewable Vitamin C-500mg with Rose Hips.

My mouth waters every time I'm about to take one. They're so good. Oh look, they're looking at me now, crooning to me.. eat me Joe, eat me.

Okay little guy, I'll eat you.

Lost Dog · 12-23-2005, 08:36 PM

Try it with some catsup!

cappuccino · 12-23-2005, 08:37 PM

Cool! Thought it was a nice addition to a plain protein powder shake...but yeah, the habit would get expensive...

mmmm it's funny how we excited about taking vitamins for candy [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Anubis · 12-23-2005, 09:09 PM

Lost_Dog said: "Try it with some catsup!"

HA! You crack me up Dog! I'm still hangin' in there. No abnormal rumblings going on in the GI tract just yet. Only the occasional..Oh wait, what was that? Remember that scene from 'Alien' when that alien breaks out of that guys stomach? I think that's what's about to happen. WAaaaaaaaaHH!

Anubis · 12-23-2005, 09:12 PM

cappuccino said: "mmmm it's funny how we excited about taking vitamins for candy [Razz]"

Ooohhhh, but cap' have you tasted the chewable c's from Vitamin World? They DO taste like candy. I remember one night eating 7 in a row at once. That was the best tasting 3,500mg of vitamin C I'd ever had!