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Benefits of Carbohydrate/Protein Formula Dominate Sports Drink Research at American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting

PacificHealth Laboratories (OTCBB: PHLI), a nutrition technology company, today reported that five new studies demonstrating benefits of carbohydrate-protein sports drinks and energy gels were presented at the 54th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) held in New Orleans, Louisiana, from May 31 through June 3, 2007. The ACSM is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world with more than 20,000 members. PHLI has been a leader in the development of sports drinks and gels containing carbohydrate and protein in a patented 4:1 ratio.

The studies presented by investigators at multiple institutions showed:

1. In high intensity cycling, a carbohydrate-protein sports drink significantly improved performance during bouts;

2. In collegiate swimmers, a carbohydrate-protein energy gel (Accel Gel) improved performance and decreased muscle damage when compared to water;

3. In an exercise bout consisting of running, cycling and running, a carbohydrate-protein sports drink significantly decreased post exercise muscle soreness and improved muscle function. This study also showed that a higher carbohydrate-protein ratio (5:1) than that found in Accelerade (4:1) did not improve these parameters;

4. During a prolonged cycling bout, a carbohydrate-protein sports drink, when compared to a carbohydrate-only sports drink consumed during a 4 hour rest period following an initial workout, improved performance by 40%;

5. In a study involving triathletes during a simulated duathlon (run, bike ride), a carbohydrate-protein sports drink decreased muscle fatigue when compared to a carbohydrate-only sports drink.

Dr. Robert Portman, CEO of PacificHealth Laboratories, said, “These new studies add to the growing body of scientific evidence demonstrating the importance of adding protein to a carbohydrate sports drink, specifically in a 4:1 ratio. Both serious athletes and weekend warriors shortchange their muscles and their performance by not taking advantage of the proven benefits of consuming a protein-containing sports drink or gel both during and after exercise. These benefits include greater endurance, superior hydration, increased exercise intensity, reduced muscle damage, and faster recovery. Moreover, benefits have been shown in a wide variety of sports, including running, cycling, swimming, soccer, hockey, and even skiing.”

Dr. Portman concluded, “While future research is needed to clarify the mechanisms of these benefits, we know enough today to conclude that athletes in all sports will perform and recover better by switching from conventional carbohydrate-only sports drinks and energy gels to carbohydrate-protein products such as Accelerade and Accel Gel.”