New research suggests that the most vital role of carbohydrate ingestion is to preserve the small glucose pool in the blood and liver, a goal that can be achieved with relatively modest intakes of approximately 10 grams per hour.
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An acute bout of exercise increases gut damage and gut permeability in healthy participants. This effect is exacerbated in hot environments.
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by @sarahchantler
Can nutrition benefit sleep quality and duration in elite athletes? @gavin_rackard and colleagues systematically assessed existing literature to map and evaluate the efficacy of different nutritional interventions.
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Does ingesting carbohydrate spare muscle glycogen?
A meta-analysis by @EatsleepfitJeff et al. examined the effect of consuming carbohydrates during prolonged endurance exercise on the use of skeletal muscle glycogen.
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Is daily sodium supplementation necessary?
A 2025 review by @nextlvlnut
examines the common rationales and beliefs regarding the topic of sodium intake for athletes before, during, and after exercise.
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Does ingesting carbohydrate during exercise spare muscle glycogen? A recent meta-analysis addresses this question.
Listen on the Performance Nutrition 365 podcast
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Does ingesting carbohydrate spare muscle glycogen?
A meta-analysis examined the effect of consuming carbohydrates during prolonged endurance exercise on the use of skeletal muscle glycogen.
Learn more: shorturl.at/BgHUx


