Carbohydrate-Protein Supplementation Improves Recovery in Cyclists
Author Information
Author(s): John M Berardi, Eric E Noreen, Peter WR Lemon
Primary Institution: Precision Nutrition, Inc, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hypothesis
Does carbohydrate-protein supplementation enhance recovery from a cycling time trial compared to carbohydrate-only supplementation?
Conclusion
Carbohydrate-protein supplementation improves recovery and performance in cyclists compared to carbohydrate-only supplementation.
Supporting Evidence
- Performance and power decreases were significantly greater with carbohydrate-only supplementation compared to carbohydrate-protein supplementation.
- Fat oxidation was significantly greater in the carbohydrate-protein group during the second time trial.
Takeaway
Drinking a mix of carbs and protein after cycling helps you recover better and perform better later than just drinking carbs.
Methodology
Fifteen trained male cyclists completed two 60-min time trials, one after consuming a carbohydrate-protein supplement and the other after a carbohydrate-only supplement.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported dietary intake and lack of blinding during the trials.
Limitations
The study only included trained male cyclists, which may limit the generalizability of the findings to other populations.
Participant Demographics
Fifteen trained male cyclists aged approximately 32 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p ≤ 0.05
Statistical Significance
p ≤ 0.05
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