Effect of the Glycemic Index of Meals on Physical Exercise: A Case Report

Abstract

Carbohydrate uptake before physical exercise allows to maintain plasma glucose concentration. Though, foods or beverages containing the same carbohydrate concentration do not produce the same glycemic and insulin responses which are related to their glycemic index (GI). Last, most studies of CHO loading have been conducted with male subjects, with the assumption that the results also apply to female athletes.

Keywords

• glycemic index
• carbohydrate
• physical exercise
• performance
• food supplementation