Effects of carbohydrate drinks ingestion on executive function in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Carbohydrates are often used as boosters for endurance and high-intensity exercise. However, it is unclear whether carbohydrate drinks intake before or during exercise can affect specific domains of cognitive function, such as Executive Function (EF).

Methods

Following the guidance of PRISMA 2020, we searched six major databases including PubMed, WOS, SPORTDiscus, Cochrane, Embase, and Scopus. Outcomes were presented in the form of Reaction Time (RT), Accuracy (ACC), and Scores (Score) for performing EF tests. Effect sizes were calculated from the test results of EF and expressed as standardized mean differences (SMDs). After analyzing the overall results, we performed subgroup analyses based on the athletes' program characteristics.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Yang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10448191 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature