Creatine and glycerol hyperhydration in trained subjects before exercise in the heat
Easton C, Turner S, Pitsiladis YP
Published in International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
Key Findings
Combined creatine and glycerol loading produced the largest increase in total body water (0.87 L) and reduced heart rate and core temperature responses during exercise at 30 degrees C and 70% humidity.
Conclusions
Creatine plus glycerol hyperhydration improves thermoregulatory responses to exercise-heat stress.
Limitations
24 trained subjects, laboratory heat protocol, glycerol is banned in some sports contexts.
Supplements Studied
Both Cr/Pl and Cr/[Gly increased total body water]
Outcomes Measured
The authors examined the effects of combined creatine (Cr) and glycerol (Gly) supplementation on responses to exercise in the heat.
Study Details
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