Carbohydrate Mouth Rinse Fails to Improve Four-Kilometer Cycling Time Trial Performance

We investigated if a carbohydrate (CHO) mouth rinse may attenuate global fatigue and improve 4-km cycling time trial (TT4km) performance. After a preliminary session, cyclists (n = 9) performed a TT4km after a CHO or placebo (PLA) mouth rinse. Mean power output, time, and ratings of perceived exerti...

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Main Authors: Flávio O. Pires, Cayque Brietzke, Fabiano A. Pinheiro, Katherine Veras, Eugênia C. T. de Mattos, André L. F. Rodacki, Carlos Ugrinowitsch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/3/342