New research on the endurance cyclists revealed that banana with plain water, acting as well as sweetened carbonated "sports" drinks in the energy supply for the long term, intensive exercise.
The researchers gave one group of athletes half a banana and a glass of water, and other "Gatorade" before, after and every 15 minutes during the driving of 75 kilometers. Both choices carbohydrate gave almost identical results in performances such as increased production of glutathione, protection against inflammation and oxidative stress.
As is already known to be nutritious banana bombs, this news is not exactly rocket science, but the scientists surprised by the level of efficiency in the absorption of carbohydrates - despite the fact that the body has to work harder to make than svarilo banana drink.
"No one before us has not tested whether the carbohydrates from bananas sufficiently bioavailable to sustain high-intensity exercise," said David Niman, lead researcher and director of the Human Performance Laboratory at the University of North Carolina.
It turned out to be, thanks to its diverse composition. "The small intestine has many different parts of apsorciju and perception, and if you use a variety of carbon Jidr, it will absorb more material than if you use only one type. Bananas have the perfect cocktail of glucose, fructose and sucrose. In addition, it is also vitamin B6, potassium and polyphenols. "
Niman is hoped that this will contribute to taking the right foods before training instead of laboratory-generated products. "I think that coming to an end taking sports drink of bright colors."
