Efficient Method of Delivery for Powdered Supplement or Placebo for an Outdoor Exercise Investigation

Authors

R W. Salatto, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Dustin W. Davis, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Bryson Carrier, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Brenna Barrios, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Jacquelyn Sertic, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Peyton Cater, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
James W. Navalta, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow

Abstract

• Researchers often encounter issues while attempting to deliver complete doses of a desired supplement/placebo when conducting research in outdoor environments. The problem faced by our research team was how to efficiently deliver 6.4 grams of Beta Alanine (BA) powder to subjects while conducting a hiking study on a windy trail in Southern Utah. To minimize the potential impact of the weather, and to maximize the efficiency of delivery, we determined a premixed bolus of BA contained in individual commercially available 8oz water bottles was the most efficient delivery method. The purpose of this article is to detail the development and implementation of this method.

• Point of Application 1: Testing solubility, and efficacy of dissolved BA
• Point of Application 2: Producing a large volume of pre-mixed supplement-bottles and placebo-bottles
• Point of Application 3: On site administration of supplement and placebo

Repository Citation

Salatto, R W.; Davis, Dustin W.; Carrier, Bryson; Barrios, Brenna; Sertic, Jacquelyn; Cater, Peyton; and Navalta, James W. (2020) "Efficient Method of Delivery for Powdered Supplement or Placebo for an Outdoor Exercise Investigation," Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology: Vol. 1: Iss. 2, Article 5.
Available at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/scholarship_kin/vol1/iss2/5