Study Finds Gender-Specific Effects of Protein Supplements in Carbohydrate-Restricted Training
A recent study has shed light on the impact of protein hydrolysate supplements during carbohydrate-restricted training, with differing effects observed between men and women. While future research is needed to understand the long-term implications, the findings offer valuable insights for athletes and trainers.
The study, conducted under overnight fasted and carbohydrate-restricted conditions, found that protein supplements increased men's perceived effort during training. This effect was not observed in women, who instead experienced improved training intensity with the same supplements. The study's authors caution that these findings are specific to the training conditions and may not apply to racing nutrition strategies.
The potential benefits of protein hydrolysates for muscle function and regeneration are well-known, but the study highlights the importance of considering gender-specific responses to supplements. Women may particularly benefit from ingesting protein supplements during fasted, carbohydrate-restricted exercise.
In conclusion, while protein hydrolysate supplements may increase perceived effort in men during overnight fasted, carbohydrate-restricted exercise, they can improve training intensity in women under the same conditions. Further studies are needed to determine the long-term effects and to validate these findings in other training scenarios.
