Influence Of Betaine Consumption On Strenuous Running And Sprinting In A Hot Environment
| Effect | None |
| Trial Design | Double blind |
| Trial Length | 1-7 Days |
| Number of Subjects | 10 |
| Sex | Male |
| Age Range | 18-29 |
| Body Types | Trained, Average |
In 10 otherwise healthy male runners given betaine (5g per liter of solution) as a rehydration formula after mild exercise-induced dehydration, betaine failed to subsequently increased physical performance on a treadmill test relative to the control (regardless of whether betaine was paired with water or carbohydrate/electrolyte solution) although there may have been a minor increase in oxygen consumption in the final sprint of the betaine plus carbohydrate group (VO2 max was still unaffected). Thirst was also unaffected as well as plasma electrolytes.Funding issues for this study:
Partly Funded by Danesco
