From the authors’ conclusion
“Our results indicate that carbohydrate ingestion enhances performance only when consumed immediately prior to exercise.”
A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.
Publication details
- Record
- PubMed 40614653
- Publication types
- Randomized Controlled Trial
- Indexed subjects
- Dietary Carbohydrates · Blood Glucose · Exercise · Cross-Over Studies · Single-Blind Method
- 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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