Accelerade Hydro Clinical Studies
Accelerade Hydro Clinical Studies
The Effect of a Low-Carbohydrate-Protein Beverage on Endurance Performance. Martinez, Vanessa; Ding, Zhenping; Bernard, Jeffrey; Wang, Bei; Kammer-Kerwick, Lynne M.; Liao, Yi-Hung; Hara, Daisuke; Morrison, Paul; Huang, Jungyun; Ivy, John L. FACSM. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise: May 2008 - Volume 40 - Issue 5 - pp 59-60
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a low-caloric carbohydrate-protein (CHO + PRO) drink on aerobic endurance against the effects of a traditional 6% CHO sports beverage and a placebo beverage. Eleven male and female trained cyclists exercised on four separate occasions at intensities that varied between 55% and 75% VO2max for 2.5 hours and then at 80% VO2max until fatigued. Supplements (250.1 ± 8.1 mL) were provided every 20 minutes and consisted of a 3% carbohydrate + 0.75% protein complex (CHO/PRO), a 6% carbohydrate supplement (CHO), and a placebo (PLA). Treatments were administered using a double-blind randomized design. The collected data demonstrated that a low-caloric CHO + PRO sports drink was as effective in improving endurance performance as a traditional 6% CHO sports drink despite containing significantly less CHO and fewer calories. These results suggest that a small amount of PRO can replace CHO in a traditional sports drink without a loss of efficacy. This could be an important consideration for individuals who are concerned about caloric intake and body weight.
