Effects of Acacia Honey Drink after Exercise-Induced Dehydration on Selected Physiological Parameters and Subsequent Running Performance

This study examined the effect of honey supplementation on exercise performance and biochemical markers in comparison to plain water sports drink heat. Ten recreational athletes (Age: 22.2 ± 2.0 years, weight: 65.7 5.3 kg; height: 170.4 3.5 cm; VO2max: 51.5 3.7 mL.kg?1.min?1) participated this study. Participants ran at 70% their VO2max for 1 h a pre-load phase (Run-1), followed by rehydration 2 then 20 min self-paced time trial (Run-2). After Run-1, participants drank either Acacia honey, or with an amount equivalent 150% body weight loss. Subsequently, performed trial. elicited improved running significantly (p<0.05) longer distance compared trial, but it was not different from In addition, there no significant difference between trials. Plasma glucose, insulin free fatty acids were higher H W during phase. There differences changes, oxygen uptake, heart rate, rate perceived exertion, tympanic temperature, plasma volume cortisol, urine osmolality, volume, specific gravity among three Thus, can be recommended used as individuals who train compete