Optimising Sports Performance with Trehalose
To perform at any level in sports you need to have adequate glucose in you blood stream and muscles to sustain the level of activity. Too little and you just can't perform and too much and you'll feel awful. Elite athletes learn how to ensure they have the right levels at the right time, that's why they load with starchy foods just before the race.
Trehalose, being a slow and controlled release carbohydrate, is now being incorporated into sports programmes all over the world.
Trehalose, being a slow and controlled release carbohydrate, is now being incorporated into sports programmes all over the world.
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Trehalose is Available in the UK
Sports Performance Drinks
There are currently very few sports performance drinks that contain Trehalose. I was shocked when I saw that Lucozade Sport contained chemicals known to be harmful (Aspartame, Acesulfame K). The best way to use Trehalose is to use it with water or your normal simple Sports Performance Drink.
Lucozade Sport - Orange - Highlighted text
Water, Carbohydrate Blend (Glucose Syrup, Maltodextrin), Citric Acid, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrate), Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate), Stabiliser (Acacia Gum), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K), Flavouring, Vitamins (Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, B6, B12), Colour (Beta-Carotene).
Lucozade Sport - Orange - Highlighted text
Water, Carbohydrate Blend (Glucose Syrup, Maltodextrin), Citric Acid, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrate), Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate), Stabiliser (Acacia Gum), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K), Flavouring, Vitamins (Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, B6, B12), Colour (Beta-Carotene).
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One study, published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology in 2003, compared the effects of three sugar solutions (glucose, galactose and trehalose) on performance and blood sugar levels in eight well-trained male cyclists. The beverages were consumed just before 20 minutes of low-intensity cycling followed by a timed trial of all-out effort.
Performance was comparable with all three sugars, but blood glucose levels rose and fell more gently with trehalose and galactose.
Prolonged energy availability
'Trehalose is an ideal energy source, prior to, during and after exercise'
Trehalose is a suitable sugar to be taken during exercise and results in significant performance enhancement compared to placebo8. A similar level of performance is seen when compared to glucose but without the insulin surge associated with glucose. In fact, when trehalose was given, the insulin response throughout the exercise study was lower than with glucose. This is beneficial, as there is less interference with fat mobilisation, which provides an alternative source of energy.
Trehalose empties more quickly from the stomach than either glucose or maltose, in the first 60 minutes after consumption, indicating it is rapidly available to the body.
Trehalose is well tolerated, even at high levels of intake (96g)there have been no reports of intestinal disturbance.
Performance was comparable with all three sugars, but blood glucose levels rose and fell more gently with trehalose and galactose.
Prolonged energy availability
'Trehalose is an ideal energy source, prior to, during and after exercise'
Trehalose is a suitable sugar to be taken during exercise and results in significant performance enhancement compared to placebo8. A similar level of performance is seen when compared to glucose but without the insulin surge associated with glucose. In fact, when trehalose was given, the insulin response throughout the exercise study was lower than with glucose. This is beneficial, as there is less interference with fat mobilisation, which provides an alternative source of energy.
Trehalose empties more quickly from the stomach than either glucose or maltose, in the first 60 minutes after consumption, indicating it is rapidly available to the body.
Trehalose is well tolerated, even at high levels of intake (96g)there have been no reports of intestinal disturbance.
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