The effects of low and high glycemic index foods on exercise performance and beta-endorphin responses

• Main Authors: Nikolaidis Michalis G (Author), Fatouros Ioannis (Author), Tofas Trifon (Author), Jamurtas Athanasios Z (Author), Paschalis Vassilis (Author), Yfanti Christina (Author), Raptis Stefanos (Author), Koutedakis Yiannis (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2011-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Τhe aim of this study was to examine the effects of the consumption of foods of various glycemic index values on performance, β-endorphin levels and substrate (fat and carbohydrate) utilization during prolonged exercise. Eight untrained healthy males underwent, i...