Acute Effects of Medium- and High-Glycemic Index Energy Gels on Metabolic, Perceptual, and Anaerobic Responses in Healthy Recreational Runners Medium- -Glycemic Index Energy Gels High-Glycemic Index Energy Gels Metabolic Perceptual Anaerobic
Conditions
Interventions
Participants consumed two 85 mL sachets of Powco Energy Gel, sweet, fruity jelly or candy like flavor), mixed with 20 mL of water and followed by 60 mL of plain water. Each 85 mL serving contained ap
Medium-Glycemic Index Energy Gels ,High-Glycemic Index Energy Gels
Sponsors
College of Sports Science and Technology MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 29 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -participation in endurance-based training (e.g., marathon, triathlon) for more than 1 year -training more than 3 sessions per week -body mass index between 18.5 to 25.5 kg per m2
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -musculoskeletal injuries or surgery; cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic disease -known allergies to gel ingredients (habitual gel consumption) -recent use of NSAIDs, caffeine, or central nervous system stimulants
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| anaerobic capacity 1 Anaerobic Performance Test,Heart rate 1 Anaerobic Performance Test,blood glucose 1 Anaerobic Performance Test | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Heart rate 5 resting during postprandial period ,respiratory exchange ratio 5 resting during postprandial period ,blood glucose 5 respiratory exchange ratio ,Heart rate 5 during 60-minute running ,respiratory exchange ratio 5 during 60-minute running ,blood glucose 5 during 60-minute running ,rating of perceived exertion 5 during 60-minute running | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactAmornpan Ajjimaporn
MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY
Outcome results
None listed