Named Unexpected Benefits of Mashed Potato
'21.01.2022'
Source: Lenta.ru report
Mashed potatoes have the same effect as carbohydrate gel, which athletes use to maintain glucose in the blood and increase efficiency.
This conclusion was made by scientists from the American University of Illinois, according to the website of the educational institution, writes Lenta.ru report.
“Potatoes are a promising alternative for athletes because they are a cost-effective, nutrient-rich, and whole source of carbohydrates,” experts said.
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The experiment involved 12 people who cycled approximately 165 miles (267 kilometers) in a week. They were randomly divided into three groups: the first group took only water during training, the second - carbohydrate gel, and the third - mashed potatoes.
Throughout the experiment, scientists measured participants' blood glucose, body temperature, exercise intensity, gastric emptying, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
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The study showed that the performance of cyclists who consumed carbohydrate gels and athletes who received carbohydrates with mashed potatoes was significantly higher than the performance of participants in the experiment who took only water.
