Acute protein supplementation does not alter power output, plasma ammonia concentration and acid-base during high intensity intermittent exercise.
Many athletes use protein supplementation with the expectation that it is an ergogenic aid.
There are both positive and negative benefits from protein supplementation, the negatives including increased ammonia formation and changes in acid-base balance. The supplementation regimen did not alter ammonia, acid-base balance, or power output during intermittent supramaximal exercise. Return to Table of Contents for this issue .