Dunstan et al., (2015) by Amelia Kenyon https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83 en-us 2017-10-02 14:50:39 UTC 2017-10-09 12:38:54 UTC hello@padlet.com Small sample size https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193033352 'Two cohorts of five and six standardbreds'
Does not give a reliable data set due to a smaller range of individuals - results may not be gene]]> 2017-10-02 14:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193033352 Aims https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193033855 Aims- 
The aim of the study was to look at the losses of amino acids in Standardbred horses and the application of supplementation strategies to maintain condition during training. 

]]> 2017-10-02 14:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193033855 Only used geldings https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193034563 Analysing amino acid concentrations in the horse - fluctuations and variations in hormones between sexes may occur, possibly altering the data set and forming the basis of a different conclusion.
Looking at both genders could of given contrast between the data groups
However due to the small sample size this could of produced confounding variables between the gender groups.]]> 2017-10-02 14:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193034563 Injuries https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193035464 No records of any injuries which may have taken place during the investigation itself. ]]> 2017-10-02 14:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193035464 Breed https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193035480 Standardbreds used - bred for performance but in comparison with a native breed results could differ dramatically.
However this would apply more to athletic performance horses than for example a show cob, thus improving relevance to industry.]]> 2017-10-02 14:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193035480 No preliminary investigation into whether feeding the supplementation 3 weeks prior to the study would have any effect on the horse https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193035513 2017-10-02 14:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193035513 Flaw in methodology https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193038979 Study is looking heavily at variations in amino acid concentrations and whether this changes due to supplementation - the study states on two days each week supplementation was not possible due to routines of the horses - could possibly affect the spectrum of results recorded.
'With the exception of race day restrictions when it was not possible for the horses to receive the supplement, the horses were provided with a complex amino acid supplement daily for 34 days ']]> 2017-10-02 15:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193038979 Sampling https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193039271 Sampling occurred regularly and routinely, so time of day, feed and exercise would not impact results as long as they were also regular and routine. 

Samples were taken following high intensity exercise:
Good as this is when protein demands are highest so is relatable to when the issue matters most
But samples taken at a range of times and compared would give a more accurate overview of the effects of the supplement on overall health.
]]> 2017-10-02 15:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193039271 Phase in period https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193040682 No information on whether a phase in period was included to gently adjust the horses digestive tracts to the new dietary supplement.]]> 2017-10-02 15:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193040682 Control group https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193044775 The horses that acted as the control group were not in work prior to the study which means they are not accurately comparable to horses that have been in high intensity training.]]> 2017-10-02 15:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193044775 Fitness level https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193045173 The horses fitness level was not tested before the investigation, muscle biopsy and v02 max etc was not studied, therefore It would be unfair to say all horses were at the same fitness level before the investigation.]]> 2017-10-02 15:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/193045173 Results https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/195194285 No conclusive findings because of the lack of comparability between control group and study group, the data collected did not show clear differences between amino acid levels in the two groups anyway.]]> 2017-10-09 12:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/195194285 Conclusion https://padlet.com/amelia_kenyon/h5t9sul06z83/wish/195194364  
The process of providing amino acid supplementation immediately after exercise resulted in increased resting levels of amino acids in plasma to support exercise and recovery. 
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