Effects of bee honey supplementation on cognitive performance, lactic acid levels, and VO2Max in athlete: a comprehensive study

Introduction: This has prompted scientists and sports trainers to conduct studies aimed at finding ways to help athlete achieve peak performance. Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effects of Bee Honey supplementation during the Special Preparation Stage (SPS) on cognitive function, lactic acid levels, and VO2Max in female athlete at the Riau Province Student Education and Training Center (PPLP). Methodology: An experimental method was used and the samples were 56 female athletes from PPLP Riau Province. VO2Max was assessed using the Beep Test, Lactic Acid levels were determined with The Edge Blood Lactate Monitoring System, and the participants performed four cognitive function tasks namely Choice Reaction Time Test (CRT), Concentration Grid Test (CGT), Visualization of Rotations (VR), and Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST). Data obtained were analyzed using ANOVA test (p<0.05). Results: The results showed that there were significant improvements in cognitive function, a reduction in lactic acid levels, and an increase in VO2Max in athlete who received Bee Honey supplementation. There were significant differences observed in the pretest, midtest, and posttest measurements of cognitive function, lactic acid levels, and VO2Max among athlete groups (p<0.05). Discussion: The results showed that both Bee Honey supplementation and SPS Exercise led to enhanced cognitive function, reduced lactic acid levels, and improved VO2Max in female athlete. Conclusions: Based on the results, Bee Honey supplementation was effective during the SPS in enhancing cognitive function, reducing lactic acid levels, and improving VO2Max in female athlete.