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Article
Abstract
Using a double-blind, randomized and counterbalanced, cross-over design, we assessed naproxen's effects on gastrointestinal (GI) distress and performance in eleven volunteers (6 male, 5 female). Participants completed 4 trials: 1) placebo and ambient); 2) placebo and heat; 3) naproxen and ambient; and 4) naproxen and heat. Independent variables were one placebo or 220 mg naproxen pill every 8 h (h) for 24 h and ambient (22.7 ± 1.8°C) or thermal environment (35.7 ± 1.3°C). Participants cycled 80 min at a steady heart rate then 10 min for maximum distance. Perceived exertion was measured throughout cycling. Gastrointestinal distress was assessed pre-, during, post-, 3 h post-, and 24 h post-cycling using a GI index for upper, lower, and systemic symptoms. No statistically significant differences occurred between conditions at any time for GI symptoms or perceived exertion, distance, or heart rate during maximum effort. A 24 h naproxen dose did not significantly affect performance or cause more frequent or serious GI distress when participants were euhydrated and cycling at moderate intensity in a thermal environment.
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Publication Info
Sports medicine and health science, Issue 1, 2020, pages 19-24.
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© 2020 Chengdu Sport University. Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of KeAi. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license.
APA Citation
Emerson, D. M., Davis, J. M., Chen, S. C., Torres-McGehee, T. M., Pfeifer, C. E., Emerson, C. C., Bivona, J. D., & Stone, J. V. (2020). A 24 hour naproxen dose on gastrointestinal distress and performance during cycling in the heat. Sports Medicine and Health Science, 2(1), 19–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smhs.2020.02.003