Which is better? Are they effective?

Joanna Helm BIO 201 SECT 104

Hiking in Moab, Utah

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 Test muscle recovery function after 2 hours of carrying a 25 lb. pack

Compare carbohydrate (CHO) to protein (PRO) supplementation as a recovery drink

 LOAD CARRIAGE
transporting 25lbs. on your back

RECOVERY
Rest and nutrients your muscles need after exercise to rebuild and refuel

WHEY PROTEIN
A high quality protein derived from milk. Contains a high proportion of essential amino acids.

ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS

Amino acids our bodies cannot synthesize and must be consumed in the diet.

 10 healthy males
Recreationally active Had experience carrying back packs Free from injury VO2 Max of 55 6 week test period

 3 isometric contractions to determine the baseline for the study

Cross-over design so the participants are their own controls

 3 sessions were conducted

Placebo
490 ml water, 10 ml sugar free mix

Carbohydrate
6.4% (32g of glucose)

Protein
7% (36g)

 Participants walked on a treadmill for 2 hours at a 0% gradient carrying a 25 lb pack

 Isometric contraction during a knee extension

 Quadriceps electrical stimulation

Electrodes were placed above the patella and over the quadriceps muscles of the non-dominant leg.

Extensor muscles were stimulated with 20 Hz and 50 Hz with 30 seconds of rest

 Isokinetic knee extension

Participants completed 2 sets of 5 contractions

 Trunk extensor and flexor contraction

 Shoulder extensor and flexor contraction from 0 to 180

 Pre-test
No difference in pre-test strength or fatigue when beginning each test session

Electrically stimulated contractions

Force decreased immediately after load carriage At 48 hours placebo was 10% below pre-test and CHO and PRO had returned to base (pre-test).

Figure 1 - Force of Knee Extensors during isometric contraction

Force (% of baseline value) 105 100

95
90 85 80 0 24 48 72

CHO PRO PLA

Time from testing (hours)

105 Peak Torque (% of baseline) 100 95 90 85 PRE 0 24 48 72 CHO PRO PLA

Time from testing (hours)

105 Peak Torque (% of baseline) 100

95
90 85 80 PRE 0 24 48 72

CHO PRO PLA

Time from testing (hours)

105 Peak Torque (% of baseline) 100 95 90 85 PRE 0 24 48 72 CHO PRO PLA

Time from testing (hours)

 Recovery is improved with a carbohydrate and protein beverage

The 32g of carbohydrates consumed is considerably less than the recommended amount of 1.2g/kg of body weight that is thought to be the optimal amount for glycogen store refueling. No effect on recovery after electrical stimulation Optimal beverage: 6-8% carbohydrates with no more than 14 g of protein to restore glycogen stores and optimized muscle protein synthesis.

 Blacker S., Williams N., Fallowfield J. Carbohydrate vs. protein supplementation for recovery of neuromuscular function following prolonged load carriage. Jour Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2010; 7:2
Hayes A., Cribb PJ. Effect of whey protein isolate on strength, body composition, and muscle hypertrophy during resistance training. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2008;14 (5): 251-2 Millard-Stafford M, Childers WL, Conger SA, Kampfer AJ, Rahnert JA. Recovery nutrition: timing and composition after endurance exercise. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2008; 7(4):193201

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