Publications by authors named "M Botek"
Molecular hydrogen has been shown to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, ergogenic, and recovery-enhancing effects. This study aimed to assess the effect of molecular hydrogen administration on muscle performance, damage, and perception of soreness up to 24 h of recovery after two strenuous training sessions performed on the same day in elite fin swimmers. Eight females (mean ± SD; age 21.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEFFECT OF ACUTE HYDROGEN-RICH WATER INTAKE ON INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE IN HEALTHY SUBJECTS.
Cesk Slov Oftalmol
August 2023
Purposes: The primary aim of the study was to assess the response of intraocular pressure (IOP) to the acute ingestion of hydrogen-rich water (HRW) compared to hydrogen-free water (placebo) in healthy subjects. The effect of HRW intake on central corneal thickness (CCT) was also monitored.
Subjects And Methods: Twenty-four healthy volunteers (5 men, 19 women) aged between 20 and 33 were included in the study, in which one eye of each subject was measured.
Objectives: In 2020, measures against the spread of COVID-19 were adopted, including nationwide school closures, restrictions on the free movement of persons and leisure time sports activities. The aim was to assess the impact of COVID-19-associated restrictions on the performance of paediatric and adolescent competitive athletes by comparing basic anthropometric and performance parameters.
Methods: The sample comprised 389 participants (115 girls, 274 boys).
Article Synopsis
- - This study explored whether drinking hydrogen-rich water (HRW) before exercising could improve how long trained male runners could run to exhaustion at their maximum aerobic speed.
- - Twenty-four male runners participated in a structured testing protocol where they ingested HRW or a placebo at set intervals before running, with their performance metrics like time to exhaustion and blood lactate levels measured.
- - The results indicated that HRW had no significant impact on running time to exhaustion, heart rate, blood lactate concentration, or oxygen uptake compared to the placebo, suggesting it does not enhance running performance in this context.
Article Synopsis
- - The study assessed the hydration status of 124 Czech male soccer players, finding that 56% were dehydrated based on urine specific gravity (USG), with euhydration defined as USG≤1.020.
- - Euhydrated players reported significantly higher daily fluid intake and better fluid intake perception compared to dehydrated players, indicating a correlation between hydration and self-reported data.
- - Despite the correlation between fluid intake and hydration status, thirst perception did not reliably indicate hydration levels, with no significant differences between euhydrated and dehydrated players in this regard.