PUBLISHED RESEARCH

Sport beans performed as well as gels and sport drinks in a simulated 10K cycle race following an endurance ride, and significantly better than water alone.

SUMMARY OF THE STUDY

  • 16 healthy non-smoking, male and female cyclists and triathletes participated in the study and varied between the ages of 23 and 45.
  • The participants completed a series of four 10-kilometer time trials while ingesting one of three different kinds of carbohydrate supplements (including Sport Beans) or water alone.
  • The athletes achieved 32-38 second faster times in the trial with Sport Beans rather than water alone.
  • In addition, the athletes completed the time trials with the highest average "power output" with Sport Beans Energizing Jelly Beans.

    • Reference: Campbell C., Prince D., Braun M., Applegate E., & Casazza G.A.
    Carbohydrate-Supplement Form and Exercise Performance. International Journal Spot Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 18:179-190, 2008

    Clinical Research Shows Sportbeans Work

    Findings based on studies conducted by the UC Davis Sports Medicine Program.

    MYTHBUSTING NUTRITION

    SPORT BEANS PROVIDE THE ENERGY YOU NEED!

    Myth: Complex carbohydrates are a better energy source than simple carbohydrates when exercising.

    Fact: All carbohydrates are ultimately processed into the same simple sugar component (glucose) for energy. Gram for gram, complex carbs provide the same amount of energy as simple carbs.

    • Simple carbs are derived from glucose, fructose, or a combination of the two (examples: Sport Beans, sport drinks, fruits, sodas).
    • Complex carbs are derived from a complex structure of glucose called starch (examples: potatoes, breads, pastas, some sport gels).
    • Both types of corbs share the same basic sugor unit glucose.

    SPORT BEANS HIGH GI BENEFITS YOUR WORK OUT!

    Myth: High Gl foods negatively impact physical performance.

    Fact: High Gl foods like Sport Beans are optimal during exercise since muscles use glucose (sugar) as fuel and need it quickly.

    • Different types of carbohydrates cause glucose to appear in circulation at different rates.
    • How quickly circulating glucose levels rise is referred to as the Glycemic Index (GI).
    • A high GI food means glucose gets into the system faster than a low Gi food.
    • The GI for a food cannot be predicted based upon whether it is a complex or simple carbohydrate.
    • Research studies support the use of high GI foods over low GI foods during and after exercise as a means to boost performance.

    SPORT BEANS WILL NOT CAUSE A "CRASH"

    Myth: High Gl foods create a "spike" and "crash" in energy levels.

    Fact: High Gl foods like Sport Beans do create a rapid rise in blood sugar, providing quick energy. However, there is no actual "crash" that occurs - blood sugar levels simply return to normal.

    • Consumption of all carbohydrates results in a rise in circulating levels of sugar.
    • Complex carbs are derived from a complex structure of glucose called starch (examples: potatoes, breads, postas, some sport gels).
    • The body handles this rise by releasing insulin, which ushers sugars into the body's cells returning levels to normal.