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Article

Ingestion of Carbohydrate Solutions and Mouth Rinse on Mood and Perceptual Responses during Exercise in Triathletes

by
María Martínez-Olcina
1,
Laura Miralles-Amorós
1,
Nuria Asencio-Mas
1,
Manuel Vicente-Martínez
2,
Rodrigo Yáñez-Sepúlveda
3 and
Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez
1,4,*
1
Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Sciences, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain
2
Faculty of Health Science, Miguel de Cervantes European University, 47012 Valladolid, Spain
3
Escuela de Educación, Pedagogía en Educación Física, Universidad Viña del Mar, Viña del Mar 7055, Chile
4
Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL Foundation), 03010 Alicante, Spain
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Gels 2022, 8(1), 50; https://doi.org/10.3390/gels8010050
Submission received: 14 December 2021 / Revised: 30 December 2021 / Accepted: 6 January 2022 / Published: 9 January 2022
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Recent Advances on Gels for Food Industry)
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Abstract

Triathlons are endurance events that include swimming, running, and cycling. Triathletes need to eat optimally during training and competitions to maximize their potential for success. The presence of carbohydrates in the mouth could activate regions in the brain to enhance athletic performance in exercise. Methods: This study examined the effects of glucose and mouthwash in ten male triathletes (age: 26.0 ± 8.7 years, height: 173.6 ± 10.4 cm, BMI 22.0 ± 1.7 kg/m2). The four oral test solutions included (A) Rinse with placebo, (B) Water + gel with placebo, (C) Rinse with 15% CH concentration, and (D) Water + gel with 15% CH concentration (25 g gel in 165 mL water). The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE), Sensation Scale (FS), Felt Arousal Scale (FAS), Profile of Mood States (POMS), blood glucose, sprints, and dietary habits were assessed in each subject. All preceded ingestion of the oral-based test solution during workouts. Results: RPE showed no significant differences for subjective perceptions. The same was observed for FS and sprints. FAS scores increased over time (p = 0.039) in all groups. POMS score increased significantly in group D (p = 0.041). There was no effect of time on plasma glucose levels (p = 0.737). As for correlations, positive correlations were observed between sprint and FAS variables (p = 0.011). Conclusions: It appears that CH intake correlates positively with mood, but in all other variables, there are no differences depending on the product.
Keywords: gels; carbohydrates; mouth rinse; swimmers; sport; performance gels; carbohydrates; mouth rinse; swimmers; sport; performance

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Martínez-Olcina, M.; Miralles-Amorós, L.; Asencio-Mas, N.; Vicente-Martínez, M.; Yáñez-Sepúlveda, R.; Martínez-Rodríguez, A. Ingestion of Carbohydrate Solutions and Mouth Rinse on Mood and Perceptual Responses during Exercise in Triathletes. Gels 2022, 8, 50. https://doi.org/10.3390/gels8010050

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Martínez-Olcina M, Miralles-Amorós L, Asencio-Mas N, Vicente-Martínez M, Yáñez-Sepúlveda R, Martínez-Rodríguez A. Ingestion of Carbohydrate Solutions and Mouth Rinse on Mood and Perceptual Responses during Exercise in Triathletes. Gels. 2022; 8(1):50. https://doi.org/10.3390/gels8010050

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Martínez-Olcina, María, Laura Miralles-Amorós, Nuria Asencio-Mas, Manuel Vicente-Martínez, Rodrigo Yáñez-Sepúlveda, and Alejandro Martínez-Rodríguez. 2022. "Ingestion of Carbohydrate Solutions and Mouth Rinse on Mood and Perceptual Responses during Exercise in Triathletes" Gels 8, no. 1: 50. https://doi.org/10.3390/gels8010050

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Martínez-Olcina, M., Miralles-Amorós, L., Asencio-Mas, N., Vicente-Martínez, M., Yáñez-Sepúlveda, R., & Martínez-Rodríguez, A. (2022). Ingestion of Carbohydrate Solutions and Mouth Rinse on Mood and Perceptual Responses during Exercise in Triathletes. Gels, 8(1), 50. https://doi.org/10.3390/gels8010050

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