Trehalose and Sports

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).

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.