Some Work, All Play 295. Debunking Low Carb Science for Endurance Athletes
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Jan 27, 2026 They dissect a new low‑carb narrative review and why its narrow conclusions can mislead endurance athletes and clinicians. They discuss real-world fueling ranges versus tiny glucose‑pool claims and the health risks of chronic carb restriction. Other highlights: cross‑training breakthroughs, a DXA study linking low bone density to stress fractures, doping contamination drama, and a dramatic free‑solo climb reaction.
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Fuel Enough To Support Training
- Treat fueling as part of energy availability: sometimes you must eat extra to support training and recovery.
- Use practical markers like 'passing the cheeseburger test' to judge adequate fueling.
Male-Only Studies Don't Translate For Women
- Many low-carb studies use male-only cohorts, limiting applicability to female athletes.
- Female endocrine sensitivity makes carb restriction riskier and often unethical to test similarly.
Put Health Before Dogma
- Prioritize athlete health over ideological diet positions when advising fueling strategies.
- Avoid endorsing strict low-carb approaches that risk endocrine disruption and long-term harm.