ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF LADY FINGER BANANAS (MUSA ACCUMINATE) AND RAJA BULU BANANAS (MUSA PARADISIACA L.) ON BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS AND BLOOD LACTATE LEVELS

• Main Author: Aldri Pertiwi, Pracilia
• Format: Theses
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/82548
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

Background: To achieve peak performance, athletes must go through a programmed series of exercises and pay attention to the energy expended during exercise. Carbohydrate consumption for exercise is used as a strategy in maintaining blood glucose levels. Lady finger banana and raja bulu banana are good sources of nutrients to consume because they contain carbohydrates that can be used as an energy source. This study aims to analyze the effects of consuming lady finger bananas and raja bulu bananas on blood glucose and blood lactate levels. Methods: This study used a single-blind crossover design. The subjects were 10 students from Physical Education and Sports Program at FPOK UPI Bandung, Class of 2023. The subjects underwent three treatments: consumption of 150g of lady finger bananas, 150g of raja bulu bananas, and 250ml of water. Blood glucose levels were measured to determine baseline levels, levels before exercise, and levels after exercise using a treadmill. Blood lactate levels were measured before and after exercise as an indicator of fatigue. Data analysis was performed using One-Way ANOVA and Paired Sample t-Test. Results: There was a significant difference between the lady finger bananas group compared to the control group in blood glucose levels before (p=0.020) and after exercise (p < 0.01), as well as between the raja bulu bananas group and the control group before (p=0.001) and after exercise (p < 0.01). Comparison of blood glucose levels between the lady finger bananas and raja bulu bananas groups did not show a significant difference statistically (p > 0.05), but on average, the highest increase was in the raja bulu bananas group (37%). Post-exercise lactate levels in the lady finger bananas, raja bulu bananas, and control groups showed significant differences (p < 0.05) compared to baseline lactate levels. Conclusion: Lady finger bananas and raja bulu bananas are recommended for consumption in sports activities as an energy source to maintain sport performance.