Open AccessEnxágue bucal com carboidrato: recurso ergogênico capaz de otimizar o desempenho físico. DOI: 10.5007/1980-0037.2011v13n2p158
Author(s) -
Henrique Bortolotti,
Leandro Ricardo Altimari,
Marcelo Vitor-Costa,
Edílson Serpeloni Cyrino
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
revista brasileira de cineantropometria and desempenho humano
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.197
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 1980-0037
pISSN - 1415-8426
DOI - 10.5007/1980-0037.2011v13n2p158
Subject(s) - mouth rinse , medicine , physical activity , physical therapy , carbohydrate , dentistry
Studies have shown that the mere presence of carbohydrate in the human mouth promotes the activation of some specific brain regions, with a positive i mpact on physical performance. Thus, the strategy of carbohydrate mouth rinse has been recently adopted with success in strenuous exercise (> 70% VO2max) lasting approximately 60 min. In this respect, the objective of this study was to discuss, based on literature data, the efficacy of this strategy to improve physical performance, as well as the possible mechanisms involved. The results produced, although still preliminary, are promising and led us to believe that carbohydrate mouth rinse is an interesting strategy, especially because of its easy application, low cost and good efficacy in improving physical performance during intense and prolonged physical exercise