Open AccessWhey beverage improves hydrating capacity of the soccer players
Author(s) -
J. Miranda,
Sergio Soto-Simental,
Norma Güemes Vera,
Javier PiloniMartini,
Aurora Quintero Lira,
José A. Rodríguez
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
food research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.218
H-Index - 7
ISSN - 2550-2166
DOI - 10.26656/fr.2017.5(5).070
Subject(s) - chemistry , potassium , excretion , urine , electrolyte , sodium , calcium , food science , athletes , chromatography , biochemistry , medicine , physical therapy , organic chemistry , electrode
The hydration process is critical in soccer players. The hydrating capacity, energyrecovery, and electrolyte excretion in urine were determined by the use of a wheybeverage as a hydration medium for high-performance athletes compared to the effects ofpurified water and a sport beverage. The study was carried out through an approvedresearch protocol, which contemplates the determination of hydrating capacity bymonitoring body weight during a period of exercise and a subsequent hydration period.Energy recovery was determined by monitoring blood glucose levels and electrolyteexcretion was performed by quantifying the concentration of sodium (Na+), potassium(K+), calcium (Ca2+) and magnesium (Mg2+) in urine samples provided by the participantsduring the research protocol. It was concluded that the whey beverage has an appropriatecapacity for hydration and energy recovery, while with regard to minerals it was observedthat it effectively regulates the excretion of Na+, Ca2+ and Mg2+.