A comparison of isomaltulose versus maltodextrin ingestion during soccer-specific exercise
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PURPOSE: The performance and physiological effects of isomaltulose and maltodextrin consumed intermittently during prolonged soccer-specific exercise were investigated. METHODS: ) containing maltodextrin (Glycaemic Index: 90-100), isomaltulose (Glycaemic Index: 32) or a carbohydrate-energy-free placebo in a manner replicating the practices of soccer players (i.e., during warm-up and half-time). Physical (sprinting, jumping) and technical (shooting, dribbling) performance was assessed. RESULTS: Blood glucose and plasma insulin (both P < 0.001) concentrations varied by trial with isomaltulose maintaining > 13% higher blood glucose concentrations between 75 and 90 min versus maltodextrin (P < 0.05). A decline in glycaemia at 60 min in maltodextrin was attenuated with isomaltulose (-19 versus -4%; P = 0.015). Carbohydrates attenuated elevations in plasma epinephrine concentrations (P < 0.05), but isomaltulose proved most effective at 90 and 120 min. Carbohydrates did not attenuate IL-6 increases or reductions in physical or technical performances (all P > 0.05). Ratings of abdominal discomfort were influenced by trial (P < 0.05) with lower values for both carbohydrates compared to PLA from 60 min onwards. CONCLUSIONS: ) did not attenuate performance reductions throughout prolonged soccer-specific exercise, isomaltulose maintained higher blood glucose at 75-90 min, lessened the magnitude of the exercise-induced rebound glycaemic response and attenuated epinephrine increases whilst maintaining similar abdominal discomfort values relative to maltodextrin. When limited opportunities exist to consume carbohydrates on competition-day, low-glycaemic isomaltulose may offer an alternative nutritional strategy for exercising soccer players.
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After a soccer match simulation between male college soccer players, consumption of an 8% isomaltulose drink attenuated the decline in blood glucose concentration at 60 min in comparison to maltodextrin (−4% versus −19%, p = 0.015).
“In addition, after a soccer match simulation between male college soccer players, Stevenson et al. (2017) reported that the consumption of an 8% isomaltulose drink (0.36 mL kg−1 body mass at warm-up and 0.48 g kg−1 body mass at half-time) attenuated the decline in blood glucose concentration at 60 min in comparison to maltodextrin (−4% versus −19%, p = 0.015).”
From The 4R’s Framework of Nutritional Strategies for Post-Exercise Recovery: A Review with Emphasis on New Generation of Carbohydrates (2020) · cites this paper as Stevenson et al. (2017)
Ingestion of isomaltulose beverages (8-10% w/v) may serve as an additional nutritional strategy for team sports players (e.g., soccer) when limited in-play feeding opportunities exist during prolonged high-intensity intermittent exercise.
“Thus, the ingestion of isomaltulose beverages (8–10% w/v) may serve as an additional nutritional strategy for team sports players (e.g., soccer) when limited in-play feeding opportunities exist during prolonged high-intensity intermittent exercise [52].”
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“In addition, after a soccer match simulation between male college soccer players, Stevenson et al. (2017) reported that the consumption of an 8% isomaltulose drink (0.36 mL kg−1 body mass at warm-up and 0.48 g kg−1 body mass at half-time) attenuated the decline in blood glucose concentration at 60…”
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- Authors
- Stevenson, E. J., Watson, A., Theis, S., Holz, A., Harper, L. D., & Russell, M.
- Affiliations
- Newcastle University (GB)
- University of Huddersfield (GB)
- Leeds Trinity University (GB)
- Corresponding author
- Russell, Mark
- Venue
- European Journal of Applied Physiology
- Published
- 2017-09-19
- Volume
- 117
- Issue
- 11
- Pages
- 2321-2333
- ISSN
- 0020-9376 (ISSN-L)
- 1439-6319
- 1439-6327
- PMC
- PMC5700989
- OpenAlex
- W2754556037
- Cited by
- 48
- References
- 46
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- 5.41
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- journal article
- Language
- en
- Update notices
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- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports Performance and Training
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Rehabilitation › Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Keywords
- isomaltulose, maltodextrin, carbohydrate intake, blood glucose, plasma insulin, epinephrine, interleukin-6, abdominal discomfort, exercise performance, soccer players
- MeSH terms
- Administration, Oral, Blood Glucose, Drug Administration Schedule, Epinephrine, Humans, Insulin, Isomaltose, Male, Polysaccharides, Soccer, Exercise, Interleukin-6, Athletic Performance, Young Adult
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