Effect of acute supplementation of hibiscus-ginger drink on university athletes’ aerobic power and blood lactate
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Background: Sport training places significant demand on athletes, motivating them to seek strategies to enhance performance and maintain competitiveness. The use of ergogenic aids has become prevalent in sport, although not without potential risks. Hibiscus-ginger juice, rich in vitamins and minerals, has been suggested to improve metabolism, aid in post-exercise recovery, reduce inflammation, and enhance athletic performance.
Aims: This study aimed to investigate the effect of hibiscus ginger juice supplementation on aerobic power and blood lactate levels in athletes.
Methods: A pretest-posttest experimental design was employed, involving 28 university athletes aged 20 – 37 years. Participants were randomly assigned to a treatment group receiving 500 mL of hibiscus-ginger juice daily after training for 24 days, or a control group. Physiological measures of blood lactate levels and aerobic power were assessed on three separate occasions during the study period.
Results: Mixed model ANOVA showed no significant differences in blood lactate levels (p = .502) or aerobic power (p = .117). Daily consumption of 500 mL of hibiscus-ginger juice for 24 days did not significantly alter aerobic power or blood lactate levels of athletes. Conclusion: The findings suggest that consuming hibiscus-ginger juice may not provide a performance advantage for athletes compared to those who do not.
Keywords: Acute supplementation, aerobic power, blood lactate level, hibiscus-ginger juice, university athletes.
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Kalman, D. S., Feldman, S., Krieger, D. R., & Bloomer, R. J. (2012). Comparison of coconut water and a carbohydrate-electrolyte sport drink on measures of hydration and physical performance in exercise-trained men. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 9(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.1186/1550-2783-9-1 [Crossref] [Google Scholar] [PubMed] [Publisher]
Klarod, K., Gatterer, H., Frontull, V., Philippe, M., & Burtscher, M. (2015). Effects of short-term antioxidant supplementation on oxidative stress and exercise performance in the heat and the cold. International Journal of Physiology, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology, 7(2), 98–104. [Google Scholar] [PubMed] [Publisher]
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Mardanpour-Shahrekordi, Z., Banitalebi, E., Faramarzi, M., Ghafari, M., & Mardanpour-Shahrekordi, E. (2017). The effect of 10-week aerobic training with or without ginger supplementation on aerobic power, BFP, and insulin resistance in obese middle-aged women with type 2 diabetes. Advanced Herbal Medicine, 4(1), 14-22.
Matsumura, M. D., Zavorsky, G. S., & Smoliga, J. M. (2015). The effects of pre-exercise ginger supplementation on muscle damage and delayed onset muscle soreness: Effect of ginger on exercise-induced muscle soreness. Phytotherapy Research: PTR, 29(6), 887–893. https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.5328 [Crossref] [Google Scholar] [PubMed] [Publisher]
Nyakayiru, J., Jonvik, K. L., Trommelen, J., Pinckaers, P. J. M., Senden, J. M., van Loon, L. J. C., & Verdijk, L. B. (2017). Beetroot juice supplementation improves high-intensity intermittent type exercise performance in trained soccer players. Nutrients, 9(3), 314. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu9030314 [Crossref] [Google Scholar] [PubMed] [Publisher]
Perez, J. M., Dobson, J. L., Ryan, G. A., & Riggs, A. J. (2019). The effects of beetroot juice on VO2max and blood pressure during submaximal exercise. International Journal of Exercise Science, 12(2), 332–342. [Google Scholar] [PubMed] [Publisher]
Pirvulescu, L. C., Bordean, D. M., Popescu, I., Claudia1, S., & Draghici, G. (2014). Profile of mineral compounds from ginger (Zingiber Officinale). Lucrări Științifice Management Agricol, 16(4), Article 4. [Google Scholar] [Publisher]
Rienks, J. N., Vanderwoude, A. A., Maas, E., Blea, Z. M., & Subudhi, A. W. (2015). Effect of beetroot juice on moderate-intensity exercise at a constant rating of perceived exertion. International Journal of Exercise Science, 8(3), 277–286. [Google Scholar] [PubMed] [Publisher]
Seifert, S. M., Schaechter, J. L., Hershorin, E. R., & Lipshultz, S. E. (2011). Health Effects of Energy Drinks on Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults. Pediatrics, 127(3), 511–528. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2009-3592 [Crossref] [Google Scholar] [PubMed] [Publisher]
Tarazona-Díaz, M. P., Alacid, F., Carrasco, M., Martínez, I., & Aguayo, E. (2013). Watermelon Juice: Potential Functional Drink for Sore Muscle Relief in Athletes. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 61(31), 7522–7528. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf400964r [Crossref] [Google Scholar] [PubMed] [Publisher]
Thomas, D. T., Erdman, K. A., & Burke, L. M. (2016). Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine: Nutrition and Athletic Performance. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 116(3), 501–528. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2015.12.006 [Crossref] [Google Scholar] [PubMed] [Publisher]
Wilson, P. B. (2015). Ginger (Zingiber officinale) as an Analgesic and Ergogenic Aid in Sport: A Systemic Review. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 29(10), 2980. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001098 [Crossref] [Google Scholar] [PubMed] [Publisher]
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Kluboito , Y., Mintah , J. K., Essien-Baidoo, S. ., & Arthur, N. A. (2024). Effect of acute supplementation of hibiscus-ginger drink on university athletes’ aerobic power and blood lactate. The North African Journal of Food and Nutrition Research, 8(18), 89–95. https://doi.org/10.51745/najfnr.8.18.89-95
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