Review of the effects of glycerol-containing hyperhydration solutions on gastric emptying and intestinal absorption in humans and in rats

International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism

Volumn 19, Issue 5, 2009, Pages 547-560

  Goulet, Eric D B ^a  

^a UNIVERSITÉ DE SHERBROOKE   (Canada)

Author keywords

Ergogenic aid; Gastrointestinal function; Intestine; Overhydration; Stomach

Indexed keywords

GLUCOSE; GLYCEROL; WATER;

COMPETITION; ENDURANCE; EXERCISE; FLUID INTAKE; FLUID RETENTION; GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT; HUMAN; INTESTINE ABSORPTION; NONHUMAN; REVIEW; STOMACH ABSORPTION; STOMACH EMPTYING; WATER ABSORPTION;

RATTUS;

EID: 70349762797     PISSN: 1526484X     EISSN: 15432742     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.19.5.547     Document Type: Review

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