From the authors’ conclusion
“Although maintaining adequate hydration remains important for the endurance athlete, the routine use of either glycerol of DDAVP before athletic training or competition in…”
A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.
Publication details
- Record
- PubMed 9710867
- Publication types
- Clinical Trial · Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- Indexed subjects
- Body Water · Glycerol · Glucagon · Insulin · Blood Glucose
- Source record checked
- 2026-10-16
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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