Improved exercise capacity in the heat followed by coconut water consumption

• Main Authors: Orlando Laitano (Author), Steven J. Trangmar (Author), Denise de Melo Marins (Author), Eveline Soares Menezes (Author), Gisienne da Silva Reis (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), 2014-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of prior ingestion of coconut water on fluid retention and exercise capacity in the heat as well as signs of gastrointestinal distress. Eight physically active men were recruited (age 23 ± 3 years, height 176 ± 6 cm, body mass 78 ± 7 kg) and per...