Maple syrup for cycling performance
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if drinking maple syrup before and during a 20-km bike ride helps trained cyclists go faster. Participants will try different amounts of maple syrup to find the best dose.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You are a trained cyclist with a VO2max above 55 (level 3) or 65 (level 4) depending on your group.
- You can produce a peak power output over 4.6 watts per kilogram of body weight.
- You have been cycling more than 5 hours per week for at least a year.
- You do not have any metabolic, heart, or gut problems, and you are not allergic to maple or fructose.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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