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| Title |
Beta-Alanine Supplementation Improved 10-km Running Time Trial in Physically Active Adults
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| Published in |
Frontiers in Physiology, August 2018
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| DOI | 10.3389/fphys.2018.01105 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Jeferson O. Santana, Marcelo C. de Freitas, Diana M. dos Santos, Fabrício E. Rossi, Fabio S. Lira, José C. Rosa-Neto, Erico C. Caperuto |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of β-alanine supplementation on a 10 km running time trial and lactate concentration in physically active adults. Sixteen healthy subjects were divided randomly into two groups: β-alanine (n = 8) and placebo group (n = 8). The experimental group ingested 5 g/day of β-alanine plus 1 g of resistant starch, and control group ingested 6 g of resistant starch, both for 23 days. Time to complete a 10-km running time trial and lactate concentration following the test were assessed at baseline and post 23 days. The running training program was performed three times per week on non-consecutive days (day 1: running 7 km; day 2: six sprints of 500 m at maximum speed with 2 min of recovery; day 3: running 12 km). The time to complete a 10-km running time trial decreased significantly only for the β-alanine group (Pre = 3441 ± 326.7, Post = 3209 ± 270.5 s, p < 0.05). When analyzing the delta (Time post minus Time at baseline value) there was a statistically significant difference between the β-alanine vs placebo group (-168.8 ± 156.6 vs. -53.60 ± 78.81 s, p = 0.007), respectively. In addition, the β-alanine group presented lower blood lactate concentration after the 10-km test (β-alanine: Pre = 8.45 ± 1.94 vs. Post = 6.95 ± 2.44 mmol/L; Placebo: Pre = 8.7 ± 3.0 vs. Post = 10.8 ± 2.5 mmol/L, p = 0.03). In conclusion, β-alanine supplementation improved the 10-km running time trial and reduced lactate concentration in physically active adults. |
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The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 56 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 10 | 18% |
| Canada | 4 | 7% |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 5% |
| Spain | 2 | 4% |
| India | 1 | 2% |
| Djibouti | 1 | 2% |
| Italy | 1 | 2% |
| Australia | 1 | 2% |
| Chile | 1 | 2% |
| Other | 9 | 16% |
| Unknown | 23 | 41% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
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| Members of the public | 29 | 52% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 20 | 36% |
| Scientists | 6 | 11% |
| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 1 | 2% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 105 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 105 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Bachelor | 18 | 17% |
| Student > Master | 14 | 13% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 6 | 6% |
| Lecturer | 5 | 5% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 4 | 4% |
| Other | 18 | 17% |
| Unknown | 40 | 38% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Sports and Recreations | 21 | 20% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 10 | 10% |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 5 | 5% |
| Computer Science | 5 | 5% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 5 | 5% |
| Other | 12 | 11% |
| Unknown | 47 | 45% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 62. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 02 February 2024.
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