Carbs and Sports Performance: The Evidence | MWM Energy Metabolism Cliff Notes # 18

Can fat fuel intensity in a competitive athlete? This lesson takes a critical look at the commonly cited evidence in favor of a neutral or beneficial effect of low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diets on sports performance, as well as key pieces of conflicting evidence. Bottom line? Fat can fuel duration, but probably can never fuel your peak intensity, just as the physiology would predict. For the full episode, go to chrismasterjohnphd.com/mwm/2/18 Sign up for MWM Pro for early access to content, enhanced keyword searching, self-pacing tools, downloadable audio and transcripts, a rich array of hyperlinked further reading suggestions, and a community with a forum for each lesson. Chris Masterjohn, PhD, is the Founder and Scientific Director of the mitochondria test Mitome .