Effects of a Glycerol-Electrolyte Beverage on Fluid Balance in Healthy Euhydrated Men and Women
PepsiCo Global R&D
Summary
Glycerol and sodium are osmotically-active ingredients that promote fluid retention via renal water reabsorption. The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of a glycerol-electrolyte beverage on fluid balance in healthy euhydrated men and women
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Subject is male or female * If female, subject is not pregnant * Subject is 18-50 years of age, inclusive * Subject is at least recreationally active (engaged in light to moderate intensity, intermittent, or steady-state exercise at least 3 days per week for at least 30 min at a time) * Subject does not smoke (or has quit for at least 6 months) * Subject is not taking medication that may interfere with the study (e.g., diuretics, laxatives, weight loss drugs) * Subject has no health conditions that would interfere with the study (e.g. cardiovascular, renal, or metabolic…
Interventions
- OtherPlacebo beverage, kiwi-strawberry flavor
3 equal aliquots totaling 1 liter over a 30 min period, finishing each aliquot within 5 min followed.
- OtherExperimental glycerol beverage, kiwi-strawberry flavor
3 equal aliquots totaling 1 liter over a 30 min period, finishing each aliquot within 5 min followed.
Location
- IMG Academy/GSSI Bradenton Gatorade Sports Science InstituteBradenton, Florida