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National Honey Board Funds Clinical Studies Assessing the Impact of Honey Supplements on Exercise Performance and Recovery

LONGMONT, Colo., June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Honey Board, in cooperation with IMAGINutrition(SM) and MetaResponse Sciences(SM), is funding two clinical trials at the Exercise and Sports Nutrition Laboratory at the University of Memphis to determine if honey really is more than just a sweet treat.

``The trials are centering on the value of honey during exercise performance and recovery in endurance and weight training individuals,'' said Rick Kreider, Ph.D., lead investigator for the honey study.

Although often overlooked as a dietary supplement, honey is a naturally occurring combination of various sugars and antioxidants in a gel form. Recently, the consumption of carbohydrates in a gel form has become a popular means for athletes to ingest carbohydrates prior to, during and/or following exercise. In support of the study on honey, numerous clinical trials have indicated that the ingestion of carbohydrates during exercise can enhance exercise performance. The unique carbohydrate profile of honey may favorably alter the way the body burns fuel during exercise. Recent evidence also indicates concurrent carbohydrate and protein ingestion prior to and/or following exercise may reduce exercise-induced muscle protein breakdown and be beneficial for all athletes involved in intense training. A separate trial to be conducted at the University of Memphis will study the effects of honey on hormone metabolism and performance during exercise cycling.

``If honey fosters a more favorable hormone profile than typical carbohydrates, this could lead to quicker recuperation after exercise,'' suggests Dr. Kreider.

The National Honey Board, a non-profit institution, is funding a variety of studies exploring the health benefits of honey.

SOURCE: IMAGINutrition and MetaResponse Sciences