Volume 14(3): November, 2008
FUEL AND ERGOGENIC AIDS 5.2 - GENERAL
This third issue of Volume 14 of Coaching Science Abstracts reviews articles concerned with fuel and ergogenic aids. Previous articles on these topics are contained in Volume 2(3), Volume 5(3), Volume 8(3), and Volume 11(3). This issue is divided into the subsections of general dietary implications, carbohydrates, caffeine, and other substances.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL DIETARY IMPLICATIONS
RECOVERY PROCEDURES DO NOT AFFECT SWIMMERS' RECOVERY
Al Nawaiseh, A. M., Bishop, P., Pritchett, R. C., Porter, S., & McIlquham. (2005). Short-term recovery – Impact of antioxidant vitamins, protein supplement, Ibuprofen, and ice. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 239.
ABILITY TO USE FAT AS FUEL IS IMPORTANT FOR MARATHON RUNNING
Koscki, A. M., & Faria, I. E. (2005). The relationship between fat oxidation and marathon running performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 158.
LOW-FAT DIETS DO NOT AFFECT PERFORMANCE BUT DO AFFECT OTHER FACTORS
Larson-Meyer, D. E., Russell, R. D., & Ravussin, E. (2005). Effect of dietary fat on endurance performance and cardiovascular risk factors in runners. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 1420.
RESISTANCE TRAINING IS ENHANCED WITH IMMEDIATE PRE- AND POST-TRAINING SUPPLEMENT INGESTION
Cribb, P. J., & Hayes, A. (2005). The effect of supplement timing on muscle fiber characteristics, strength, and body composition during resistance training. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 2188.
FEMALES USE FAT BETTER AT VERY LOW EXERCISE INTENSITIES
Kang, J., Hoffman, J., Ratamess, N., Faigenbaus, A., & Faalvo, M. (2005). Gender differences in fat utilization: Effect of exercise intensity. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 1418.
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN FUEL UTILIZATION NOT EVIDENT IN ADOLESCENTS
Riddell, M C., Timmons, B. W., & Bar-Or, O. (2006). No sex differences in substrate utilization during exercise in healthy adolescents. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1398.
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE RESPONSES TO ENDURANCE EXERCISE
Vislocky, L. M., Gaine, P. C., Martin, W. F., Pikosky, M. A., & Rodriguez, N. R. (2006). Gender differences in plasma substrates and hormones in response to endurance exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1989.
ENDURANCE WORK IS MORE CATABOLIC IN FEMALES THAN MALES
Rodriguez, N. R., Gaine, P. C., Pikosky, M. A., Martin, W. F., Vislocky, L. M., Bolster, D. R., Ferrando, A. A., & Wolfe, R. R. (2007). Gender comparisons of skeletal muscle protein turnover following an endurance exercise bout. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1984.
VITAMINS AND MINERALS IN SPORT
Williams, M. H. (2004). Dietary supplements and sports performance: Introduction and vitamins. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 1(2), 1-6.
ATP UTILIZATION UNAFFECTED BY PRE-EXERCISE MEALS
Sparks, S. A., Bridge, N. E., Cable, N. T., Doran, D. A., & McLaren, D. P. (2006). The effect of pre-exercise dietary manipulation on ATP utilization and metabolism during simulated duathlon performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1982.
OVERTRAINING RELATED TO INSUFFICIENT ENERGY INTAKE
Van Rensberg, D. J. (2007). Differences in nutritional intake between overtrained and non-overtrained athletes. ACSM Annual Meeting New Orleans, Presentation Number, 1579.
CARBOHYDRATES
FEELINGS MIRROR CHO SUPPLEMENTATION, THERMAL STRESS, AND PERFORMANCE
Holt, C., Bailey, S. P., Pfluger, K. C., Bartlett, S., Stripling, R., & Hall, E. E. (2006). Impact of carbohydrate supplementation on perceptual and affective responses to prolonged exercise in the heat. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 2008.
ENERGY DRINK DOES NOT AFFECT AEROBIC PERFORMANCE
Umana-Alvarado, M., & Moncada-Jiminez, J. (2005). The effect of an energy drink on cycling performance in male athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 207.
HIGH ENERGY DRINK DOES NOT AFFECT ANAEROBIC WORK
Pasiakos, S. M., Petrancosta, R., Wygand, J., & Otto, R. M. (2005). The effect of commercial energy drink on repeated high intensity anaerobic cycling exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 237.
CHO-ELECTROLYTE CONSUMPTION DURING AN ENDURANCE RUN RENDERS PRE-EXERCISE MEALS INCONSEQUENTIAL
Wong, S. H., Chan, C. O., & Chen, Y. J. (2005). Pre-exercise glycemic index meal: Effect on running performance when carbohydrate-electrolyte solution is consumed during exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 1602.
CHO-FLUID CONSUMPTION DURING A BASKETBALL GAME PRODUCES MARGINAL PERFORMANCE EFFECTS
Odland, M., Rabe, J. B., Elliott, J. J., & Johnson, S. E. (2005). Effect of rehydration and carbohydrate ingestion on physical, skilled, and cognitive performance during basketball. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 1605.
CARBOHYDRATE DRINKS ARE BEST FOR POWER PRODUCTION
Crawford, G. E., Miller, G. S., Womack, J. W., Green, J. S., & Crouse, S. F. (2006). Effect of carbohydrate and carbohydrate-protein supplementation on power performance in collegiate football players. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1991.
CARBOHYDRATE DRINKS DO NOT IMPROVE RUNNING PERFORMANCE
Umana-Alvarado, M., Solera-Herrera, A., & Moncada-Jiménez, J. (2006). Effect of three different drinks on physical variables in male athletes, during a running trial. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 2235.
MULTIPLE-CARBOHYDRATE DRINKS HASTEN FLUID DELIVERY
Currel, K., Urch, J., Cerri, E., Jentjens, R. L., Blannin, A. K., Jeukendrup, A. E. (2006). Increased fluid delivery from drinks with multiple transportable carbohydrates. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 730.
GALACTOSE DRINK ENHANCES ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE MORE THAN OTHER CARBOHYDRATE DRINKS
King, R. F., O'Hara, J. P., & Carlton, C. B. (2006). Effects of pre-exercise ingestion of galactose, glucose, and fructose on endurance performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 736.
CARBOHYDRATE INGESTION DURING WORK SAVES MUSCLE GLYLCOGEN AND FUELS EXERCISE BETTER THAN NO INGESTION
Harger-Domitrovich, S. G., McClaughry, A. E., Gaskill, S. E., & Ruby, B. C. (2007). Exogenous carbohydrate spares muscle glycogen in men and women during 10 h of exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39, 2171-2179.
CARBOHYDRATE-ELECTROLYTE SUPPLEMENT SUSTAINS SKILL PERFORMANCE IN CARBOHYDRATE-DEPLETED SOCCER PLAYERS
Ali, A., Williams, C., Nicholas, C. W., & Foskett, A. (2007). The influence of carbohydrate-electrolyte ingestion on soccer skill performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39, 1969-1976.
NONFAT MILK + CEREAL IS A BETTER RECOVERY SUPPLEMENT THAN A CARBOHYDRATE DRINK
Kammer, L., Ivy, J. L., Ding, Z., Wang, B., Hara, D., & Liao, H. (2007). Effects of cereal and nonfat milk vs. traditional sports drink on muscle recovery following exercise. ACSM Annual Meeting New Orleans, Presentation Number, 1773.
CARBOHYDRATE-ELECTROLYTE INGESTION IMPROVES ENDURANCE IN ALREADY CARBOHYDRATE LOADED RUNNERS
Foskett, A., Williams, C., Boobis, L., Txintzas, K. (2008). Carbohydrate availability and muscle energy metabolism during intermittent running. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 40, 96-103.
CARBOHYDRATES BENEFIT YOUNG BOYS' PERFORMANCE
Riddell, M. C., Timmons, B. W., & Bar-Or, O. (2005). Exogenous carbohydrate oxidation during exercise in boys: Influence of age and puberty. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 1618.
CHO MEALS BEFORE EXERCISE DO NOT INFLUENCE TIME TO FATIGUE
Gyorkos, A. M., Michael, T. J., Cheatham, C. C., & Ricard, M. D. (2006). The effect of glycemic index and timing of meal on exercise to fatigue. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1401.
GLUCOSE AND TREHALOSE HAVE NO ERGOGENIC BENEFITS FOR EXTENSIVE CYCLING
Shafat, A., Allen, R., Dunne, D., & Clegg, M. (2007). Water, trehalose, or glucose drinks as ergogenic nutrients in cycling. ACSM Annual Meeting New Orleans, Presentation Number, 905.
FEMALES BENEFIT FROM CHO FEEDING IN VERY LONG EXERCISES
McClaughry, A. C., Harger, S., Gaskill, S. E., & Ruby, B. C. (2005). Effects of carbohydrate feeding on muscle glycogen and substrate oxidation during extended exercise in females. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 1613.
SUBSTRATE UTILIZATION SIMILAR BETWEEN GENDERS IN LONG-DURATION EXERCISE
Harger, S. G., McClaughry, A. E., Gaskill, S. E., & Ruby, B. C. (2006). Effects of carbohydrate supplementation in men and women during long duration exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1397.
CARBOHYDRATE SUPPLEMENTATION IMPROVES ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE IN FEMALES
Welsch, E. A., Sedlock, D. A., Flynn, M. G., Glenn, J., & Park, K.-S. (2006). Carbohydrate supplementation during prolonged intermittent exercise in women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1400.
GLYCEMIC INDEX DEFINED
Definition by Brent S. Rushall.
GLYCEMIC INDEX AND LOAD OF PRE-PERFORMANCE MEALS NOT RELATED TO ENDURANCE RUNNING TIMES
Huang, Y. J., Chen, Y. J., Wong, S. H., Wong, C. K., & Li, P. W. (2006). Pre-exercise meals with different glycemic index and glycemic load on metabolic responses and endurance performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 733.
BRANCHED-CHAIN AMINO ACID PLUS CARBOHYDRATE SUPPLEMENTATION HAS THE SAME EFFECT ON ENDURANCE CYCLING AS CARBOHYDRATE ALONE
Skillen, R., Casazza, G. A., Testa, M., Applegate, E., & Heiden, E. A. (2006). Branched chain amino acid supplementation and exercise performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1986.
CARBOHYDRATE AND NOT PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTATION IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED STRENGTH AND MUSCLE SIZE DURING RESISTANCE TRAINING
Oliveira, P. V., Baptista, L., Moreira, F., Vieira, Pl, & Lancha Jr., A. H. (2005). Correlation among muscle mass, strength, and cross sectional muscle area according to carbohydrate and protein supplementation. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 208.
CARBOHYDRATE PLUS PROTEIN IS EQUALLY EFFECTIVE AS CARBOHYDRATE FOR RESTORING ENDURANCE CAPACITY
Betts, J. A., Duffy, K., Gunner, F., & Williams, C. (2005). Recovery of endurance running capacity following ingestion of carbohydrate plus protein. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 2187.
CARBOHYDRATE-PROTEIN BEVERAGE REDUCES MUSCLE DAMAGE AND IMPROVES MUSCLE FUNCTION
St. Laurent, T. G., Todd, M. K., Saunders, M. J., Valentine, R., & Flohr, J. A. (2006). Carbohydrate-protein beverage improves muscle damage and function versus isocarbohydrate and isocaloric carbohydrate-only beverages. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1993.
CARBOHYDRATE+PROTEIN MIGHT REDUCE SOME MUSCLE SORENESS
Luden, N. D., Saunders, M. J., Pratt, C. A., Bickford, A. S., Todd, K., & Flohr, J. A. (2006). Effects of a six-day carbohydrate/protein intervention on muscle damage, soreness, and performance in runners. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1995.
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CARBOHYDRATE+PROTEIN BEVERAGES HAVE A METABOLIC BENEFIT
Valentine, R. J., St. Laurent, T. G., Saunders, M. J., Todd, M. K., & Flohr, J. A. (2006). Comparison of responses to exercise when consuming carbohydrate and carbohydrate/protein beverages. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1996.
CARBOHYDRATE+PROTEIN DOES NOT INFLUENCE MUSCLE SORENESS AND LOSS OF STRENGTH AFTER RESISTANCE EXERCISE
White, J., Austrin, K., Breer, B., St. John, N., & Patton, L. (2006). Effect of carbohydrate-protein supplement timing on exercise-induced muscle damage. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1997.
PROTEIN/CARBOHYDRATE GEL IS BENEFICIAL FOR MAINTAINING TRAINING PERFORMANCES
Seifert, J. G., & McKenzie, R. (2007). A carbohydrate/protein energy gel improves swimming performance in collegiate swimmers. ACSM Annual Meeting New Orleans, Presentation Number, 2061.
PROTEIN ADDED TO CARBOHYDRATE IMPROVES RECOVERY
Rossiter, A., Jakeman, P., O'Sullivan, A. J., & Dunne, C. (2007). Post-exercise feeding of carbohydrate-protein beverages on subsequent endurance performance. ACSM Annual Meeting New Orleans, Presentation Number, 2064.
HIGH-CARBOHYDRATE DIET IMPROVES FITNESS AND MUSCLE SIZE
Toma, K., Werner, T., Hikida, R. S., Gilders, R. M., Staron, R. S., Roe, R. M., & Hagerman, F. C. (2007). High-carbohydrate versus high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets on high-intensity aerobic training. ACSM Annual Meeting New Orleans, Presentation Number, 2254.
PROTEIN ENHANCES THE ERGOGENIC EFFECTS OF CARBOHYDRATE SOLUTIONS
Moore, R. W., Saunders, M. J., Pratt, C. A., Hammer, M. C., Lehman, K. L., Todd, M. K., Flohr, J. A., & Kies, A. K. (2007). Improved time to exhaustion with carbohydrate-protein hydrolysate beverage. ACSM Annual Meeting New Orleans, Presentation Number, 904.
CAFFEINE
ADDED CAFFEINE INCREASES THE ERGOGENIC EFFECTS OF CARBOHYDRATE-ELECTROLYTES
Ganio, M. S., Klau, J. F., Yeargin, S. W., McDermott, B. P., Maresh, C. B., & Armstrong, L. E. Effect of a caffeinated carbohydrate-electrolyte fluid on cycling performance and leg maximal voluntary contraction. ACSM Annual Meeting New Orleans, Presentation Number, 903.
OTHER SUBSTANCES
BETAINE SUPPLEMENTATION DID NOT IMPROVE CYCLING PERFORMANCE
Millard-Stafford, M., Warren, G. L., Hitchcock, K. M., Welling, R. I., Rosskopf, L. B., & Snow, T. K. (2005). Fluid replacement in the heat: Effects of Betaine. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 164.
BETWEEN INNINGS BREAKS IN PITCHING ARE HARMFUL TO PERFORMANCE
Nagatomi, R., Tanabe, K., Sakurai, M., Nakajima, Y., Fujimoto, T., Nagamatsu, T., & Hamada, K. (2005). Supplementation of branched-chain amino acids counteracts the reduction in throwing speed of baseball pitchers. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 1838.
OXYGENATED WATER IS NOT ERGOGENIC
Mielke, M., OKroy, J., Torok, D., & Zoeller, R. (2005). Oxygenated water does not improve endurance exercise performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 228.
ECHINACEA STIMULATES SIGNIFICANT EPO INCREASES
Whitehead, M. T., Martin, T. D., Webster, M. J., & Scheett, T. P. (2005). Two weeks of oral Echinacea supplementation significantly increases circulating erythropoietin. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 231.
ECHINACEA SUPPLEMENTATION INCREASES ERYTHROPOIETIN
Whitehead, M. T., (2006). The effect of four weeks of Echinacea supplementation on erythropoietin and indices of erythropoietic status. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 2256.
ECHINACEA INCREASES ERYTHROPOIETIN, VO2max, AND RUNNING ECONOMY
Whitehead, M. T., Martin, T. D., Webster, M. J., & Scheett, T. P. (2007). Improved running economy and maximal oxygen consumption after 4-weeks of oral Echinacea supplementation. ACSM Annual Meeting New Orleans, Presentation Number, 908.
CARBON MONOXIDE POLLUTION REDUCES SUBMAXIMAL PERFORMANCE
Lee, D. T., Seo, Y. S., & Kim, W. J. (2005). Combined effects of carbon monoxide inhalation and heat exposure on respiration and muscular metabolism during fast walking. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 998.
L-CARNITANE SUPPLEMENTATION INCREASES TESTOSTERONE LEVELS AND ANDROGEN RECEPTOR CONTENT
Spiering, B. A., Kraemer, W. J., Volek, J. S., Ratmess, N. A., VanHeest, J. L., Sharman, M. J., Rubin, M. R., French, D. N., Judelson, D. A., & Maresh, C. A. (2005). Testosterone and androgen receptor responses to resistance exercise: Effects of L-carnitane supplementation. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 1245.
SODIUM SUPPLEMENTATION UNNECESSARY IN CORRECTLY HYDRATED TRIATHLETES
Hew-Butler, T. D., Sharwood, K., Speedy, D. B., Collins, M., & Noakes, T. D. (2005). Ad libitum sodium ingestion does not influence serum sodium concentrations during an Ironman triathlon. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 1829.
SODIUM INTAKE PREVENTS HYPONATREMIA
Kavouras, S. A., Arnaoutis, G., Gioxari, A., Kollia, M., Anastasiou, C. A., & Sidossis, L. S. (2006). Sodium intake during prolonged exercise in the heat may prevent hyponatremia. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1506.
SODIUM INTAKE IMPORTANT WHEN EXERCISING IN THE HEAT
Stofan, J. R., Stover, E. A., Lovett, S. C., Horswill, C. A., & Murray, R. (2006). A carbohydrate-electrolyte drink attenuates decline in blood sodium during prolonged exercise in the heat. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1507.
BCAA SUPPLEMENTATION REDUCES MUSCLE SORENESS AND FATIGUE
Koba, T., Hamada, K., Sakurai, M., Matsumoto, K., Higuchi, T., Zhao, M., & Miyata, H. (2006). BCAA supplement attenuates muscle soreness and serum tissue damage markers during an intensive training program. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1988.
WHEY PROTEIN CONSUMPTION POTENTIALLY FACILITATES ANABOLIC METABOLISM
Kern, M., Bertram, B., & Milks, T. (2005). Metabolic response to ingestion of whey protein in active men. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), Supplement abstract 2191.
HIGH PROTEIN DIETS NEGATIVELY IMPACT MOOD IN HIGH-ENERGY OUTPUT ACTIVITIES
Smith, T. J., Lieberman, H. R., Karl, J. P., McGraw, S., Pikosky, M. A., Glickman, E. L., Grediagin, A., & Young, A. J. (2006). A high protein diet exacerbates the adverse effects of an energy deficit on mood state. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1538.
MODERATE PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTATION DOES NOT AFFECT RESISTANCE TRAINING
Lee, D., Oh, J., Park, H., & Kim, Y. (2006). Effects of resistance training and protein supplementation on muscle strength, body composition, liver and kidney. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1994.
ALANINE SUPPLEMENTATION DOES NOT IMPROVE ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE
Klein, J., Nyhan, W. L., & Kern, M. (2006). The effects of alanine supplementation on plasma amino acid concentrations, fuel substrates, and endurance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1998.
CIWUJIA SUPPLEMENTATION INCREASE ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE
Kuo, J., Chen, C. Y., & Lee, N.-Y. (2006). Effects of Eleutherococcus Senticosus (CIWUJIA) on fat metabolism and endurance performance in long distance runners. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 2232.
CHERRY JUICE SUPPLEMENTATION DECREASES SOME SYMPTOMS OF EXERCISE-INDUCED MUSCLE DAMAGE
Cote, K., Connolly, A. J., McHugh, M. P., & Padilla-Zakour, O. (2006). The efficacy of cherry juice supplementation in preventing the symptoms of exercise-induced muscle damage. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 2243.
GLUTAMINE SUPPLEMENTATION DOES NOT IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
Iwashita, S., King, D., Baier, S., & Flakoll, P. J. (2006). Glutamine supplementation enhances energy expenditure but not performance during exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 2254.
SODIUM BICARBONATE INGESTION DOES NOT IMPROVE PERFORMANCE IN ELITE RUNNERS
Rossi, A., Hawkins, S., Cornwell, A., DiCaprio, P., Chou, C.-Y., & Khodiguian, N. (2006). The effects of modified chronic sodium bicarbonate ingestion on short-duration, high-intensity performance in elite middle-distance runners. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 2237.
BICARBONATE SUPPLEMENTATION DOES NOT AFFECT MUSCULAR STRENGTH
Wollner, M., Carlos, E. B., & Neves, E. L. (2006). Effect of bicarbonate supplementation on the muscular strength. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 2262.
SODIUM BICARBONATE IMPROVES JUDO PERFORMANCE
Artioli, G. G., Gualano, B., Benatti, F. B., Coelho, D. F., Gailey, A C., & Lancha Jr., A. H. (2006). Sodium bicarbonate ingestion and its effects on blood lactate and judo-related performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1123.
SODIUM BICARBONATE INGESTION IMPROVES 200 m SWIMMING PERFORMANCE
Peyrebrunek, M. C., Lindh, A., Ingham, S., & Folland, J. (2007). Sodium bicarbonate supplementation improves 200 m freestyle performance in elite male swimmers. ACSM Annual Meeting New Orleans, Presentation Number, 1462.
SODIUM BICARBONATE REDUCES PERFORMANCE DROP-OFF BETWEEN REPEATED 200-m FREESTYLE SWIMS
Pruscino, C. L., Ross, M. L., Gregory, A., Savage, B., & Troy, Flanagan. (2008). Effects of sodium bicarbonate, caffeine, and their combination on repeated 200-m freestyle performance. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 18, 116-131.
TAURINE DOES NOT AFFECT ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE
Rutherford, J., Stellingwerff, T., & Spriet, L. L. (2006). The effect of acute Taurine ingestion on endurance performance in well-trained cyclists. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(5), Supplement abstract 1124.
MUSCLE ARMOR BENEFITS RESISTANCE TRAINING
Hatfield, D. L., Spiering, B. A., Fragala, M. S., Vingren, J. L., Ho, J. Y., Forsythe, C. E., Yamamoto, L. M., Puglisi, M. J., Anderson, J. M., Maresh, C. M., Volek, J. S., & Kraemer, W. J. (2007). Effects of Muscle Armor supplementation during a resistance training program on body composition and performance outcomes in men. ACSM Annual Meeting New Orleans, Presentation Number, 1587.
ANTIOXIDATIVE SUPPLEMENTATION DOES NOT DIMINISH DOMS OR TISSUE DAMAGE
Kastello, G. M., Corsdorf, A., Hunter, A., Martin, H., Patterson, B., Sheehan, A., Tellefsen, K., & Zeller, B. L. (2008). The effects of Watkins Antioxidant Supplement on DOMS and serum oxidative damage biomarkers. ACSM 55th Annual Meeting Indianapolis, Presentation Number, 1563.
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