What the study found
The later cycling time trial did not differ significantly between carbohydrate-only and energy-matched carbohydrate-plus-protein recovery drinks.
Participants and protocol
Thirteen highly trained male cyclists completed three crossover conditions, with early recovery drinks after morning cycling and another performance test five hours later.
What this cannot establish
No significant difference does not prove identical effects under every recovery condition. The study does not show that dietary protein is unnecessary or establish a long-term recovery diet.
Publication details
- Record
- PubMed 37010270
- Publication types
- Randomized Controlled Trial
- Indexed subjects
- Nitrogen · Dietary Carbohydrates · Cross-Over Studies · Physical Endurance · Dietary Supplements
- Source record checked
- 2026-10-18
Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.
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