Sport drink containing maltodextrin to improve physical performance of Soccer athletes
Abstract
Sport drinks consist of carbohydrates and electrolyte drinks. Carbohydrates needed for energy metabolism in Soccer athletes. Maltodextrin is one type of carbohydrate that is easily soluble in water and quickly absorbed by the intestines. Therefore, it is suitable for sport drink products. This research is a completely randomized design with 1 factor and three repetitions. There are two concentrations of maltodextrin in addition to 300 mL of electrolyte drinks, i.e., 6% (18 g) and 8% (24 g). Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS) analysis is used to analyze minerals in sport drink products consisting of sodium (Na), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg). Descriptive organoleptic analysis was also used to assess the respondent's level of preference for the product. Sport drink products with the addition of 6% equal to 18 g maltodextrin in 300 mL electrolyte drink was more acceptable by respondents than 8% of maltodextrin because theoretically, it was closer to the osmolarity of the athlete's body. The composition of Na, K, Ca, and Mg in sports drinks that add 6% of maltodextrin was 0.63 ppm, 0.55 ppm, 0.72 ppm, and 0.0014 ppm, respectively. Those minerals composition is closer to the amount of fluid needed of Soccer athletes during exercise. Analysis of best treatment using De Garmo effectiveness index method also found that added 6% of maltodextrin is preferrable than 8% of maltodextrin. The addition of maltodextrin in electrolyte drinks might be an effective way to improve the physical performance of soccer athletes.
- Publication:
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American Institute of Physics Conference Series
- Pub Date:
- January 2023
- DOI:
- 10.1063/5.0107861
- Bibcode:
- 2023AIPC.2586f0012L