Bananas boost energy during vigorous exercise

BOONE, N.C.
- According to a new report published in
According to a study
PLoS ONE, nutrient-rich bananas may actually provide more energy during exercise than typical carbohydrate-rich sports drinks for endurance and the energy of amateur athletes.conducted a study of human behavior at Appalachian State University to determine whether banana or carbohydrate sports drinks are more beneficial in intense circular consumption.the study, trained cyclists consumed a carbohydrate drink or half a banana every
15
minutes in a
2.5
to
3
-hour
75
km long simulated road race.
NCRC
metabolomics laboratory analyzed more than
100 metabolites in
blood samples of athletes before and after exercise. They found that bananas provided cyclists with exercise drinks without antioxidants and more nutritional boosts, including fiber, potassium, vitamins
B6
. In addition, bananas are healthier than the mixed sugars found in sports drinks.this type of study shows that you can have healthier sources of carbohydrates that support exercise before and after exercise, similar in effect to sports drinks," the researchers said. ”