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Carbohydrate ingestion during prolonged exercise: effects on metabolism and performance.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchExercise and sport sciences reviews1991Read the source on PubMed

From the closing abstract passage

“Finally, CHO ingestion during prolonged strenuous exercise delays by approximately 45 minutes but does not prevent fatigue, suggesting that factors other than CHO availability…”

A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.

Publication details
Record
PubMed 1936083
Publication types
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. · Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't · Review
Indexed subjects
Muscles · Fatigue · Glycogen · Liver Glycogen · Dietary Carbohydrates
Source record checked
2026-10-16

Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.

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