Beneficial physiological effects with blackcurrant intake in endurance athletes

(Unterstützende physiologische Effekte der Einnahme von schwarzen Johannisbeeren durch Ausdauersportler)

Blackcurrant contains anthocyanins, known to influence vasorelaxation and peripheral blood flow. We examined the effects of 7 days intake of Sujon New Zealand blackcurrant powder (6g/day) on the lactate curve, maximum oxygen uptake, and cardiovascular responses at rest and during cycling. Thirteen trained triathletes with >3 yrs experience (8 men, age: 38 ± 8 yrs, body mass: 71 ± 9 kg, BF%: 19 ± 5%, mean ± SD) performed two incremental cycling protocols with recording of physiological and cardiovascular responses (Portapres Model 2). Cardiovascular function was also measured in rest. Experimental design was doubleblind, placebo-controlled, randomized and cross-over (wash-out 4 wks). Data were analyzed with two-tailed t tests and 2-way ANOVA and significance accepted at p < .05. Plasma lactate was lower at 40%, 50%, 60% and 70% of maximum power by 27%, 22%, 17% and 13%. Intensity at 4 mmol·L-1 OBLA was 6% higher with blackcurrant without effect on heart rate and oxygen uptake. Maximum values of oxygen uptake, heart rate and power were not affected by blackcurrant, but obtained with 14% lower lactate. In rest, blackcurrant increased stroke volume and cardiac output by 25% and 26%, and decreased total peripheral resistance by 16%, with no changes in blood pressure and heart rate. Cardiovascular responses during exercise at 40%, 50%, 60%, 70% and 80% intensity were not affected. Sujon New Zealand blackcurrant powder affects lactate production and/or clearance during exercise. Sujon New Zealand blackcurrant powder affects physiological and cardiovascular responses in rest and during exercise that may have implications for exercise performance.
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Schlagworte: Ausdauerdisziplinen Leistung Relation Ernährung Sportphysiologie Laktat Herz Kreislauf
Notationen: Biowissenschaften und Sportmedizin Ausdauersportarten
DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2014-0233
Veröffentlicht in: International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
Veröffentlicht: 2015
Jahrgang: 25
Heft: 4
Seiten: 367-374
Dokumentenarten: Artikel
Sprache: Englisch
Level: hoch