I am an athlete. I usually drink a little honey after training. I suggest you drink honey. Scientists' research confirmed that after strenuous weight-bearing training, adding some carbohydrates and protein can enhance the effect of muscle recovery. The latest research proves that honey has the best effect among many carbohydrates.
Dr Richard Crede, director of the Sports Nutrition Laboratory of the University of Memphis in the United States, who is in charge of this research, pointed out that honey can help the human body maintain a high standard of blood sugar level within two hours after training.
Blood sugar is glucose contained in the blood and is the main energy source of the human body. If the concentration of glucose in blood is too low, hypoglycemia will occur, which will seriously affect people's normal life activities. Therefore, maintaining a high blood sugar level after training is very important for muscle recovery. However, after weight training, the body will increase insulin secretion and promote protein's metabolism. When the content of insulin in the body rises, the blood sugar will drop, so it is not easy to maintain the high blood sugar level.
The researchers conducted experiments on athletes, and they all supplemented protein and carbohydrates immediately after strenuous weight-bearing training. As carbohydrates, some people supplement sugar, some people supplement maltodextrin, and some people supplement honey. Results Only the group who drank honey kept the ideal blood sugar content within two hours after training, and their hormone levels also proved that their muscles were in an ideal recovery state.