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Metabolic adaptation
Blood glucose levels were significantly higher at 60 minutes during trials with maltodextrin and fructose, and maltodextrin and high fructose corn syrup compared to water.
Carbohydrate drinks containing maltodextrin can effectively elevate blood glucose levels during prolonged cycling.
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Blood glucose was greater at 60 min in trial maltodextrin and glucose (5.70 ± 0.36 mmoles·1-1), maltodextrin and high fructose corn syrup (6.05 ± 0.54), and maltodextrin and fructose (6.03 ± 0.42), compared to H2O (4.97 ± 0.35) (P < 0.05).
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Influence of selected carbohydrate drinks on cycling performance and glycogen use
M. G. Flynn et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 1987
other · n=8Cited 107×
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