Microhydrin Effectively Lowered Blood Lactic Acid Levels During Strenuous Exercise.
A recent double blind crossover study found that 4 capsules of Microhydrin® taken daily with the addition of 2 capsules in water taken 30 min. prior to strenuous exercise, reduced blood lactate levels by approximately 50%. Six male
Microhydrin Reduces Lactic Acid
Buildup After Strenuous Exercise
40K (24.8 m!) Bicycling
N=6 Fit Males
Placebo
Microhydrin
cyclists participated in a 40K (24.8 mi) bicycling exercise trial on a stationary bike. Participants took either Microhydrin® or placebo for a week before the exercise trial and were crossed over to receive the alternate product on the same schedule. Each participant did the cycling trial twice, once on placebo and once on Microhydrin®. Maximum oxygen volume (VO2 max), blood lactate, heart rate and work output were evaluated during the exercise. Blood lactic acid levels (measured 5 min. after the end of the exercise trial) showed statistically significant lower values during Microhydrin® supplementation as compared to placebo (p< 0.05) (Unpublished data, Peter Raven, PhD. and Wendy Wasmund B.S., University of North Texas Health Science Center at Ft. Worth 1999).
Lactic acid accumulates during strenuous or prolonged exercise. It causes stiff, painful muscles and limits endurance. It is a common problem for athletes, people who work out, play sports or do physical exercise for an extended time. The decreased lactate levels observed immediately after strenuous exercise are another indicator of the ability of Microhydrin® to help in providing a direct energy source (ATP production) to cellular function. Additional research is necessary to determine exactly which biochemical pathways are being enhanced by the addition
of Microhydrin® during exercise. Strenuous exercise tends to turn muscle into anaerobic metabolism as the body can not supply the amounts of oxygen fast enough to support energy production through regular cellular respiration. An ergogenic energy function is when a substance enhances biochemical energy without introducing additional carbohydrates or calories to the diet.
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