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Does a low-carbohydrate diet impede endurance sports performance? Debate Consensus.

Updated Oct 17, 2026

Human researchThe American journal of clinical nutrition2026Read the source on PubMed

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Publication details
Record
PubMed 42070893
Publication types
brief-report · Review
Indexed subjects
Hypoglycemia · Dietary Carbohydrates · Dietary Fats · Exercise · Oxidation-Reduction
Source record checked
2026-10-18

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