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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Honey and Improved Exercise Capacity

Doses used in studies

g/day: 90 (median 90, IQR 90–90) — 1 study

1 of 1 paper

Could It Bee? Honey Ingestion Induces Comparable Metabolic Responses to Traditional Carbohydrate-Based Sports Nutrition Product During 3-Hr Steady-State Cycling and Subsequent Exercise Capacity Test.
- 2025-09-01
- RCT
- International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism 35(5)
- - Harvey O Fortis
  - Samanvita Ravikanti
  - Jennifer S Barrett
  - Erick M Lopez
  - Theodoros M Bampouras
  - Jordan J Haworth
  - José L Areta
  - Jamie N Pugh
- PubMed: 40675563
- DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2024-0244
3 Insights on
- Improved Exercise Capacity
- High evidence
- Athletes
There was no difference in time to fatigue (p = .517)
Effect
Neutral
Effect size
Small
Significant
No
Dose
90 g × hr⁻¹ of carbohydrate as honey