Effects of carbohydrate-hydration strategies on glucose metabolism, sprint performance and hydration during a soccer match simulation in recreational players

May 25, 2013Journal of science and medicine in sport

Carbohydrate and hydration strategies linked to sugar use, sprinting, and hydration in recreational soccer match simulations

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Abstract

Supplementation with a 9.6% carbohydrate-caffeine-electrolyte solution improved mean sprint speed by 3 ± 1% compared to an electrolyte solution.

  • Blood glucose concentration was significantly influenced by the type of supplementation used.
  • None of the carbohydrate-hydration strategies effectively prevented a drop in blood glucose at 60 minutes.
  • Plasma osmolality increased by 2.3 ± 0.5% with high carbohydrate and caffeine supplementation.
  • Sodium concentrations were 2.1 ± 0.4% higher in the high carbohydrate and caffeine group compared to the electrolyte solution.
  • The high carbohydrate-caffeine strategy negatively impacted hydration status compared to lower carbohydrate solutions.

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