treking for 8 days. supplement suggestions?

**NBRD1808** · 02-04-2009, 05:02 PM

Hey guys im going to trek the Kokoda trail in Papua New Guinea in April, this will involve me walking from 4-8 hours a day for 8 days through some very unforgiving territory.i was wondering what sort of supplements anyone could suggest that will help me along the way.

So far im thinking of including: Glutamine, BCAA's, Tyrosein, multi-vitamin, electrolyte replacement powder

We basically eat insant food (just add water style) typical of what is eaten in the army as well as tuna, oats, crackers, nuts, fruits etc. etc

We can take some food with us so i was thinking of packing extra nuts/almonds, protein bars, and anything else nutritional and non perishable (tub of whey would take up too much room i have a 15kg limit in my day pack)

any suggestions much appreciated.

**T_Own** · 02-04-2009, 08:03 PM

how old are you? glucosamine might help if you have bad joints

otherwise i don't really know.. walking isn't that hard on muscles, but creatine might help them? i wouldn't think you need all that much since most people in your group will probably be fine with no supps

**Kaioken** · 02-04-2009, 08:59 PM

~ citrulline malate 15 grams a day
~ glutamine 15 grams a day
~ maybe a protein powder and Gatorade powder
~ Some Nuerotropics ofr brain energy

such as Idebenone, vincpocetine, Huperzine, Alcar, etc
~trailmix with nuts, chocolate, raisens etc.

**brutesinme** · 02-04-2009, 10:22 PM

Dude, good on you for thinking about this. I went on a 30 day hike in spain and lost a shitload of muscle. If i could do it again I'd take a bunch of BCAA's and glutamine along and supp with those 3x daily for their muscle sparing effects and make sure you get tons of calories. Have fun

**NBRD1808** · 02-05-2009, 01:22 AM

Thanks for all the replies

T OWN: im 23 i did consider glucosamine but i have no trouble with joints. i guess it will only be hard on my muscles endurance wise and i will probably get some lactic acid build up which is to be expected.so my main focus was on energy production and preserving muscle as much as possible even though im probably gunna lose abit anyway. cheers

Kaioken: thanks for the responses im gunna have to read up on citrulline malate as i havent come across it before

BRUTESINME: 30 days thats intense man good on ya.physically that would have been demanding how did you find it mentally? BCAA's and glutamine im definantly going with probably take morning, lunch time and night. Im gunna try and pig as many calories as possible because over the duration of the trek im gunna burn a hell of alot

thanks for the input