“High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) was intentionally added to honey at amounts of 10%, 20%, thirty per cent, forty per cent, and 50% (w/w). HPLC was used to establish the sugar content used as a fingerprint for all samples. Moisture, the total amount of soluble solids, nitrogen, seeming viscosity, a compound called (HMF), ash, sodium, magnesium, potassium, calcium, proline, refractive index, and diastatic activity were all measured for both pure and contaminated honey. – Taken from the scienceDirect Journal:
The 2013 U.S. Olympic gymnastics team member Jonathan Horton encountered a unique obstacle throughout his preparation. He has an issue with his blood sugar, which makes him wobbly when doing out. His answer was honey. Horton said that he would consume honey to raise his blood sugar if he felt weak and unsteady as a result of low blood sugar. Gold medallist in both indoor and outdoor volleyball, Kerry Walsh Jennings, swears on honey. Sandwiches with almond spread and honey are part of her diet. Prior to competitions in particular, she eats them to boost her energy.[provided by Coxhoney]
Numerous studies conducted over the past 50 years have consistently demonstrated the importance of glycogen for optimum athletic performance. The body stores carbs in the form of glycogen to be used as muscle-level energy.
High muscles glycogen content during training and competition has been linked to better exertional capacity and all-around performance, according to research.
The body’s main energy source during moderately to high-intensity exercise is glycogen.
According to the findings, muscle glycogen availability may have an impact on performance during both brief and longer high-intensity intermittent exercise1.
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Three studies by Texas A&M University professor & department head Richard Kreider, who specializes in health and kinesiology, shown how honey may increase one’s ability for endurance exercise.
All of the research showed that using honey to enhance athletic performance might be an enhanced, alternate choice for strength and endurance athletes.
Kreider stresses in “Honey & Sports eating habits: Monograph for the American Bee Commission”, 2001, that it’s crucial for athletes to keep their blood sugar levels stable during training and competition. It is well known that foods with a high glycemic index will increase the blood sugar & energy levels. The glycemic index of honey is moderate (43 out of 100; it ranks with white bread).
Resources:
[1] Balsom Parkinson’s disease, Gaitanos GC, Soderlund K, as well as and Ekblom B, “High-intensity exercise and glycogen in muscle storage in humans.” 1999 April;165(4):337-45 in Acta Physiol Scand.
[2] Use honey to improve athletic performance. (September 25, 2001). taken from nutraingredients US on August 9, 2016.