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Elevated Plus Maze Test Combined with Video Tracking Software to Investigate the Anxiolytic Effect of Exogenous Ketogenic Supplements
Published on: January 7, 2019
Perspective: Ketone Supplementation in Sports-Does It Work?
Pedro L Valenzuela1, Adrián Castillo-García2, Javier S Morales3
1Department of Systems Biology, University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain.
Abstract:
Oral ketone supplements have gained popularity in recent years. There is biological rationale for a potential ergogenic effect of this type of supplement, as they might not only alter muscle fuel preference during exercise (and promote glycogen sparing, with potential benefits for endurance performance) but also favor cognition performance during exertion or muscle glycogen synthesis after exercise. However, as discussed in this Perspective, evidence to date does not support a benefit of acute ketone supplementation on sports performance, cognition, or muscle recovery [although further research with long-duration exercise (i.e., >60 min), is needed], and the evidence for chronic supplementation is sparse. In addition, acute intake of ketone supplements might be associated with gastrointestinal symptoms, and further research is warranted on the long-term safety of repeated use of ketone supplements. In summary, there is currently insufficient evidence to support the overall effectiveness of ketone supplements in sports.
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