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Metabolic adaptation
Intermittent exogenous ketosis (IEK) may increase endurance through glycogen sparing.
Practitioners may consider IEK as a strategy to enhance endurance in athletes.
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The latter could lead to glycogen sparing, which may increase endurance.
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Based on the discussion of physiologic mechanisms in the abstract.
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Intermittent Exogenous Ketosis for Athletic Performance, Recovery, and Adaptation
Brianna J. Stubbs et al. · 2022
DOI 10.1093/med/9780197501207.003.0040
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