ประสิทธิผลของเจลให้พลังงานจากอินทผาลัมต่อระดับน้ำตาลในเลือด ความเหนื่อยล้า และอัตราการเต้นของหัวใจในกลุ่มผู้ที่ใช้พลังงานสูง

Chomphunut Singmanee; Wipada  Kunaviktikul; Wilaipan  Jaiwilai; Warinporn  Klunklin

Authors

Chomphunut Singmanee Faculty of Nursing, Panyapiwat Institute of Management, EEC Campus
Wipada Kunaviktikul Faculty of Nursing, Panyapiwat Institute of Management, EEC Campus
Wilaipan Jaiwilai Faculty of Nursing, Panyapiwat Institute of Management, EEC Campus
Warinporn Klunklin Faculty of Agro-industry, Chiang Mai University

Keywords:

date palm, energy gel, fatigue, blood sugar level, heart rate

Abstract

This quasi-experimental study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a date-based energy gel (Date Gel) with that of a commercial energy gel with similar properties (Commercial Gel) on blood glucose levels, perceived fatigue, and heart rate in healthy adults engaging in exercise. A total of 30 healthy individuals who regularly exercised by running participated in this randomized crossover study. Each participant consumed both types of gels in separate sessions, spaced 7 days apart. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, during a 30-minute exercise session, and post-exercise for each gel condition. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and repeated-measures ANOVA.

The results showed that during the sessions when participants consumed the Date Gel, their blood glucose levels, fatigue, and heart rates were elevated, similar to the sessions when the Commercial Gel was used. However, there were no statistically significant differences between the two gels in terms of fatigue or heart rate (p > .05). Notably, the Date Gel tended to produce a slightly greater increase in blood glucose levels compared to the Commercial Gel. Both gels were effective in elevating and maintaining blood glucose throughout the 30-minute exercise period until the session ended.

These findings suggest that the Date Gel can help sustain blood glucose levels during exercise comparably to the Commercial Gel, with no significant differences in its effects on fatigue and heart rate. Therefore, the Date Gel may serve as a viable alternative for individuals who engage in prolonged physical activity and require consistent energy support.

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