The Effect of Pre Exercise Carbohydrate Consumption on Cognitive Function

Authors

Brian T. Williams, State University of New York at Buffalo
Peter J. Horvath, State University of New York at Buffalo
Harold Burton, State University of New York at Buffalo
John Leddy, State University of New York at Buffalo
Gregory Wilding, State University of New York at BuffaloFollow
Daniel Rosney, State University of New York at Buffalo
Guogen Shan, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2015

Publication Title

Journal of Athletic Enhancement

Volume

4

Issue

1

Abstract

Glucose supplementation before exercise has been shown to improve exogenous glucose availability which may alter cognitive function. We tested the consumption of two carbohydrate containing drinks, Performance Drink® (PD) and Gatorade® (GA) prior to exercise to determine if they will result in a higher blood glucose level during prolonged exercise compared with a water placebo (PL). We hypothesize that in a hydrated state there will be a cognitive function decline after two hours of exercise on a cycle ergometer. This cognitive decline will be lessened with carbohydrate supplementation. Furthermore, work output will be highest with carbohydrate supplementation.

Repository Citation

Williams, B. T., Horvath, P. J., Burton, H., Leddy, J., Wilding, G., Rosney, D., Shan, G. (2015). The Effect of Pre Exercise Carbohydrate Consumption on Cognitive Function. Journal of Athletic Enhancement, 4(1),
http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2324-9080.1000192