Supplement with whey protein hydrolysate in contrast to carbohydrate supports mitochondrial adaptations in trained runners.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Protein supplementation has been suggested to augment endurance training adaptations by increasing mixed muscle and myofibrillar protein synthesis and lean body mass. However, a potential beneficial effect on mitochondrial adaptations is yet to be clarified. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of consuming whey protein hydrolysate before and whey protein hydrolysate plus carbohydrate (PRO-CHO) after each exercise session during a six-week training period compared to similarly timed intake of isocaloric CHO supplements on biomarkers of mitochondrial biogenesis, VO_2max and performance in trained runners.

Methods

Twenty-four trained runners (VO_2max 60.7 ± 3.7 ml O₂ kg^- 1 min¹) completed a s

SUBMITTER: Hansen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7487963 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature