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  • Title: Effects of ingesting low glycemic index carbohydrate food for the sahur meal on subjective, metabolic and physiological responses, and endurance performance in Ramadan fasted men.
    Author: Png W, Bhaskaran K, Sinclair AJ, Aziz AR.
    Journal: Int J Food Sci Nutr; 2014 Aug; 65(5):629-36. PubMed ID: 24524697.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of low glycemic index (LGI) carbohydrate meal on subjective, metabolic and physiological responses, and endurance performance in the Ramadan fasted state. METHODS: During Ramadan, 12 Muslim men, in a randomized and crossover design, ingested for the sahur meal (i.e., last meal before commencement of the day's fast), either LGI (glycemic index = 37) or mixed (CON; ∼57) meal of equivalent macro-nutrient. At ∼12 h post-prandial, subjects completed a 60 min continuous run. RESULTS: There were no significant differences between the two meals for ratings in perceived satiety, fullness, appetite and mood states. During steady-state exercise, there were no significant differences in metabolic and physiological measures. In the time-trial, distance ran was significantly lower in LGI versus CON meal trial, but with a corresponding lower perceived exertion in the LGI trial. CONCLUSION: Compared to CON, ingesting LGI as the sahur meal did not provide any metabolic, physiological or performance benefits during endurance run performed 12 h post-prandial in Ramadan fasted state.
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