Drinks before exercise in hot weather
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This study looks at how drinking a carbohydrate or protein drink before exercising in hot weather affects your body. It may help find better ways to stay hydrated and perform during exercise in the heat.
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Who can take part
- You must be able to walk or run on a treadmill at a speed of up to 5 miles per hour.
- You must be able to consume drinks that contain dairy, with no allergies or dietary restrictions against dairy.
- You cannot be on a diet that cuts out an entire food group, like low-carb or low-fat.
- You cannot have a diagnosed heart or metabolic condition, such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
- You cannot have had a heat-related illness (like heat exhaustion or heat stroke) in the past 3 months.
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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