Research: Studies: 2004 NJIT Endurance Studies

Endurance Studies Indicate Increase In Endurance

Rapid hydration and more efficient nutrient absorption can be big factors for athletes (or anyone for that matter), but recent laboratory studies indicate that Clustered Water® may be doing much more than hydrating and increasing nutrient absorption. In a recent study, two groups of mice were given Clustered Water® and distilled water for 30 days. Not only did the Clustered Water® group show an increase in exercise (swimming) time prior to fatigue – nearly double – they also had significantly larger levels of glycogen (energy storage).

Glycogen storage is important – especially for endurance athletes. Glycogen, which is stored in the liver and muscles, is the primary source of fuel during exercise and plays a major role in athletic endurance. The fact that the Clustered Water® group had a 62% increase in glycogen storage, after only 30 days, is highly significant. Perhaps this is one reason why so many individuals who consume Clustered Water®, experience an almost immediate boost in energy.

Levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) were also measured in this study. Among other things, BUN is an indicator of the extent to which lean muscle mass is consumed during exercise. When glycogen storage is sufficient, muscle mass is conserved. However when glycogen storage is not sufficient, lean muscle is used as fuel and the resulting BUN measurement is high.

To test comparative BUN levels, two groups of mice were forced to swim for 90 minutes, after the 30-day period of consuming Clustered Water® or distilled water. The Clustered Water® group had significantly lower BUN levels – indicating that energy stores were greater and that lean muscle mass was preserved during exercise.