Total body water and its compartments are not affected by ingesting a moderate dose of caffeine in healthy young adult males.

Acute and chronic caffeine intakes have no impact on hydration status (R.J. Maughan and J. Griffin, J. Hum. Nutr. Diet. 16(6): 411-420, 2003), although no research has been conducted to analyze the effects using dilution techniques on total-body water (TBW) and its compartments. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of [...]

By |2017-05-21T03:14:23+00:00junio 20th, 2013|Body water content; body composition, Caffeine and other diuretics, Documentos científicos, Water balance|Comentarios desactivados en Total body water and its compartments are not affected by ingesting a moderate dose of caffeine in healthy young adult males.

What Do Athletes Drink During Competitive Sporting Activities?

Although expert groups have developed guidelines for fluid intake during sports, there is debate about their real-world application. We reviewed the literature on self-selected hydration strategies during sporting competitions to determine what is apparently practical and valued by athletes. We found few studies of drinking practices involving elite or highly competitive athletes, even in popular [...]

By |2017-05-21T03:16:34+00:00abril 26th, 2013|Body water content; body composition, Documentos científicos, Exercise and sport, Hydration status of population groups, Thirst, Water balance|Comentarios desactivados en What Do Athletes Drink During Competitive Sporting Activities?