Why was this study done? It is thought that fatigue in athletes may be brought on by many factors, but dehydration (and loss of plasma volume) may be one of the most important of these. This study was designed to help understand the importance of rehydration formulas and different rehydration strategies in the maintenance of…
Why was this study done? Changes in altitude effect absorption and distribution of water and electrolytes in the body. This study was designed to understand how differing rehydration formulas (containing different concentrations of electrolytes) are effected by altitude. What did the study find? This study found that induction and maintenance of hypervolemia at altitude relies…
Why was this study done? Lean body mass (muscle mass) is one of the largest modifiable components of metabolism. Lean body mass is of interest to scientists because increasing lean body mass is an effective tool in the fight against obesity. This study was designed to understand what role protein plays in building lean body…
Why was this study done? To investigate the effects of two sports drinks (“G” or “P”) and whether they produce or prevent the formation of kidney stones. What did the study find? “P” increased citrate excretion (by 170 mg/day) and increased urine pH (by 0.31), whereas “G” did not change citrate excretion or pH. These…