Comments on: Generation UCAN-Innovation in Gluten Free Sports Supplements Review-Part 2

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:04:17 +0000

Hi Lee,

Of course, in a shared facility there is always a chance for cross contamination. However, UCAN uses good manufacturing processes to ensure the lines are properly cleaned, and also their products have been independently tested and found to be free of gluten. They are pursuing gluten free certification, but as always, unless you prepare it in your own home with tested ingredients, there is a chance. I can say that I’ve never reacted to it, but as we know reactions are not always reliable. Caveat emptor, but in my opinion it has been safe for me.

By: Lee Howell

Lee Howell — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:19:26 +0000

Erin- I see on the UCAN web site that they have a warning as follows:
ALLERGEN STATEMENT: Produced in a facility that also processes wheat, milk, soy and eggs. Is there a concern for cross contamination?

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:14:13 +0000

Ah, now I get you. I can see how splitting the packs up by even a half hour would help, I was a little concerned about taking on such a bolus of fluid/carbs at once. I definitely have the Goldilocks of tummies. Thanks for the input and I’ll definitely give it a shot!

By: Jonny Feldman

Jonny Feldman — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:57:55 +0000

Erin,
I am about 5’6.5” and 148 and the two packs worked well for longer efforts. What I did is spread them out before the run. Had one pack 1hr before exercise then the other 30 minutes before. I also use a small amount of water, Only about 5oz of water per pack. No breakfast at all just coffee. Try that for longer efforts, I think it will make a big difference. Jonah uses 105 grams before bed ant it lasts 7.5 hrs sleeping. Diffrerent than excercise but it shows you what kind of volume can be used.

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:42:21 +0000

Hi Kathy!
Thanks for coming by! I did see in my research that the epinephrine response could cause reactive hypoglycemia, and in athletes overtraining can be a cause (actually, its a chicken/egg thing). Great input!

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:40:38 +0000

Welcome Jonny and thanks! Jonah’s story is a great one. My husband has been using 2 packs-he is a 205 lb, 6’5″ guy. I’ve been doing one pack just because of my size (5’6″ 130 lb). Definitely a little trial and error dependent on size, for sure. Thanks for stopping by!

By: Kathy, Puristat Digestive Specialist

Kathy, Puristat Digestive Specialist — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:38:59 +0000

Some researchers have suggested that deficiencies in glucagon secretion are a cause of reactive hypoglycemia. Others believe that some people are sensitive to the body’s release of the hormone epinephrine.

Some causes are gastric bypass surgery and early life enzyme deficiencies.

By: Jonny Feldman

Jonny Feldman — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:52:26 +0000

Beth,

My nephew is Jonah Feldman. I have been using UCAN for several years now and was one of the early testers. This year I started to do two full packs on all my Long runs training for NYC marathon. I felt a huge difference at the end and felt that the 2 packs lasted the 20 plus miles. Give it a try.

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:00:15 +0000

Beth, thank you so much for sharing your experience. Great job on maintaining your weight loss also! It’s an excellent point to bring up the potential benefits for someone who has undergone gastric bypass.

By: Beth Jerman

Beth Jerman — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:52:24 +0000

I also have reactive hypoglycemia as a result of having gastricbypass. I have maintained my 140 pound weight loss for 7 years with exercise. When I started having low blood sugars I couldn’t use the normal sports drinks beacuse they were full of sugar. With UCAN i can exercise and I also use it I know I will have a long period of time without eating. It keeps my blood sugar stable without the spikes of a tradtional sports drink. I would recommend UCAN to any gastric bypass patient.