Carbohydrate mouth rinse: does it improve endurance exercise performance?

Author(s)

Painelli, Vitor de Salles ^[1] ; Nicastro, Humberto ^[1] ; Lancha, Jr., Antonio H. ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Phys Educ & Sports, Dept Biodynam Human Movement, Lab Appl Nutr & Metab, Sao Paulo - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: NUTRITION JOURNAL; v. 9, AUG 27 2010.
• Web of Science Citations: 13

Abstract

It is well known that carbohydrate (CHO) supplementation can improve performance in endurance exercises through several mechanisms such as maintenance of glycemia and sparing endogenous glycogen as well as the possibility of a central nervous-system action. Some studies have emerged in recent years in order to test the hypothesis of ergogenic action via central nervous system. Recent studies have demonstrated that CHO mouth rinse can lead to improved performance of cyclists, and this may be associated with the activation of brain areas linked to motivation and reward. These findings have already been replicated in other endurance modalities, such as running. This alternative seems to be an attractive nutritional tool to improve endurance exercise performance. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 09/02896-6 - Effect of resistance exercise on modulation of skeletal muscle atrophy dexamethasone-induced
• Grantee: Humberto Nicastro Silva
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master