Effects of Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin-Based Carbohydrate and Protein Co-Ingestion on Endurance Capacity and Metabolic Response in Soccer Players: A Randomized Crossover Trial
Background/Objectives: Highly branched cyclic dextrin (HBCD) may improve carbohydrate (CHO) availability during soccer-specific intermittent exercise via favorable gastrointestinal properties. Whether co-ingestion with whey protein confers additional ergogenic benefits beyond HBCD alone remains unclear. Methods: Nine m...