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Influence of carbohydrate ingestion on counterregulatory hormones during prolonged exercise.

Authors :
Mitchell JB
Costill DL
Houmard JA
Flynn MG
Fink WJ
Beltz JD
Source :
International journal of sports medicine [Int J Sports Med] 1990 Feb; Vol. 11 (1), pp. 33-6.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

This study was undertaken to determine the effects of ingesting 5.0 (CHO-5), 6.0 (CHO-6), and 7.5 g/100 ml (CHO-7.5) carbohydrate (CHO) solutions on blood glucose and counterregulatory hormonal responses during prolonged intermittent exercise. Eight well-trained cyclists performed four trials consisting of seven 12-min cycling bouts at 70% of VO2max with 3 min rest between each ride. A final 12 min ride was an all-out self-paced performance ride. During the rest interval the subjects ingested either a water placebo (WP) or one of the CHO solutions at a rate of 8.5 mg/kg/h (approx. 150 ml). Blood samples were taken at 0, 25, 55, 85, and 115 min of exercise and were assayed for glucose, glucagon (GG), cortisol (CT), insulin (IN), epinephrine (EP), and norepinephrine (NE). Blood glucose levels were significantly lower in the WP trial compared to the CHO trials at 25 (4.6 +/- 0.2 vs 5.7 +/- 0.5 mmol/l) and 55 min (4.4 +/- 0.3 vs 5.0 +/- 0.8 mmol/l). At 85 min blood glucose was significantly lower in the WP compared to the CHO-6 and CHO-7.5 trials. GG and IN levels were not significantly different between trials; however, the GG:IN molar ratio was significantly higher in the WP than in the CHO-7.5 trial. CT was significantly elevated in the WP trial compared to the CHO-7.5 trial. EP and NE levels were not affected by CHO ingestion. These data suggest that CHO feedings prevent the typical hormonal responses which are responsible for hepatic glucose release, thus eliciting a possible hepatic glycogen sparing.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0172-4622
Volume :
11
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International journal of sports medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2180831
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2007-1024758