Gender-Based Comparative Study of the Influence of Cola Nitida on the Thirst Perception of Humans

Igbinovia Edokpolor Nestor; Ohiwerei Wisdom Omogbai; Edebiri Ogbemudia; Blackie Okosun; Ohiwerei Faith O; Obeagu

doi:10.59890/mqphy014

Authors

Igbinovia Edokpolor Nestor Ambrose Alli University Author
Ohiwerei Wisdom Omogbai Mudiame University Author
Edebiri Ogbemudia Ambrose Alli University Author
Blackie Okosun Ambrose Alli University Author
Ohiwerei Faith O Imo State University Author
Obeagu Imo State University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/mqphy014

Keywords:

Cola Nitida, Thirst Perception, Sweat Chamber, Visual Analogue Scale

Abstract

This study examined the effects of Cola nitida on thirst perception in males and females. Sixty participants (30 males, 30 females) aged 18–28, who were not accustomed to Cola nut consumption, were categorized into three groups: underweight (UW), normal weight (NW), and overweight (OW) (10 subjects per group). Individuals with hypertension, renal, or cardio-pulmonary conditions were excluded. Participants were exposed to three conditions: normal chamber temperature (RT = 27°C, RH = 70%), raised temperature (RT = 37°C, RH = 90%), and exercise at normal temperature (RT = 27°C, RH = 70%) while cycling at 750J/min for 20 minutes. Before consuming Cola nitida, thirst perception was assessed using a visual analogue scale. Each subject then chewed 0.5g/kg body weight of Cola nitida as a bolus, drank 50ml of deionized water, and rested for 90 minutes before re-entering the sweat chamber. Results showed a significant (P<0.05) decrease in thirst perception among female UW subjects across all conditions and in female OW subjects under raised temperature and exercise conditions

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