Research
Metabolic adaptation
A high-carbohydrate diet may be necessary for optimal adaptations to training.
Athletes may need to focus on carbohydrate intake to maximize their training adaptations.
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Recent evidence suggests that a high-CHO diet may be necessary for optimal adaptations to training.
Why this rating
The claim is based on recent evidence mentioned in the abstract.
Source
The Efficacy of Carbohydrate Supplementation and Chronic High-Carbohydrate Diets for Improving Endurance Performance
Kevin A. Jacobs et al. · International Journal of Sport Nutrition · 1999
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