Effects of an AMINO-ACID Gel (AQUAGARD [registered trademark]) on Hydration and Performance Parameters During Prolonged Aerobic Exercise
Abstract
Studies suggest that amino acids play an important role in intracellular hydration. Based on this, amino-acid supplements have become commercially available to enhance hydration. AquaGard (registered trademark) is among this supplement class but is unique because it is available as a food gel. In attempt to validate this product, the current study had volunteers complete a pair of 10-mile runs at a fixed speed (5 mph) while given water (586 ml) and AquaGard (registered trademark) (129 g). According to most hydration measures (sans total body mass) participants were shown to have maintained a hydrated state throughout the run regardless of the substance provided. In addition, statistical trends in hydration and performance parameters observed during the run were mostly equivalent between water and AquaGard (registered trademark) (again, sans total body mass). Given a specified 4.5x difference in mass-to-volume ratio between the substances (i.e., comparatively more water was provided), these results indicate a potential practice advantage for AquaGard (registered trademark) for hydration and performance maintenance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 29, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1146017
Entities
People
- Adam J. Strang
- Brenda Moore
- Kaela Hierholzer
- Nicholas Mackowski
- Rebecca Crews
- Robert W. Smith
Organizations
- 711th Human Performance Wing
- Infoscitex Corporation
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education