Carbohydrate-Electrolyte Solution during Military Training. Effects on PhysicalPerformance, Mood State and Immune Function

摘要

The purpose of this study was to determine whether CRO-E beverages improve moodstate and performance of military tasks. A second purpose was to examine if CHO-E solutions alter immune cell responses. Twenty seven volunteers were randomly assigned to one of three groups: CHO-E beverage, placebo or water. Fluid intake for all groups was ad libitum; food intake was restricted to 2600 kcal.day. Subjects completed 2 days of field training in warm (300C), humid (60%rh) conditions. Each day included a 14.5-21 km march over hilly terrain, marksmanship training and 2 h of rock climbing. On day 3, a circuit was completed consisting of a 14.5 km march, marksmanship, rock climb and 1.3 km uphill (21% grade) foot race. There were no differences (P