Research
Metabolic adaptation
Ultra-endurance athletes might benefit from a combination of fat adaptation and carbohydrate intake for events lasting less than 4 hours.
Ultra-endurance athletes may consider combining fat adaptation with carbohydrate intake for optimal performance in shorter events.
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Ultra-endurance athletes might benefit from a combination of fat adaptation and carbohydrate intake for events lasting <4 hours.
Why this rating
The claim is based on a review of existing literature.
Source
Fat adaptation strategies for endurance performance : a brief review : sports nutrition
Louise M. Burke et al. · International sportmed journal for FIMS · 2002
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