Fonseca, AdinylsonBernardo, Maria AlexandraMesquita, Maria Fernanda deBrito, JoséSilva, Maria Leonor2022-05-192022-05-192021Fonseca A, Bernardo MA, Mesquita MFd, Brito J, Silva ML. Effect of 6% Maltodextrin Intake on Capillary Lactate Concentration in Soccer Players. Medical Sciences Forum. 2021; 5(1):42. https://doi.org/10.3390/msf2021005042978-3-0365-2238-8978-3-0365-2237-12673-9992http://hdl.handle.net/10400.26/40634Communication abstract: Proceedings of the 5th International Congress of CiiEM - Reducing inequalities in Health and Society, held at Egas Moniz’ University Campus in Monte de Caparica, Almada, from June 16th to 18th, 2021.This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.Recent literature suggests that ergogenic substances may play a beneficial role in intermittent exercise. Maltodextrin supplementation has been investigated in soccer players, but few studies have been reported. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of 6% maltodextrin supplementation on capillary lactate in soccer players. The study was carried out during soccer training, which was characterised by intense activity (90 min). Participants (n = 24) were randomly allocated in control (water) and intervention (6% maltodextrin solution) groups. Capillary lactate levels were evaluated at pre-exercise (0 min—t0), exercise (45 min—t1), and post-exercise (90 min—t2) moments. At t1, the mean capillary lactate concentration value was significantly higher in players not supplemented with 6% maltodextrin (5.47 mmol/L) than in supplemented players (4.79 mmol/L).engMaltodextrinCarbohydratesCapillary lactateSoccer playersother10.3390/msf2021005042