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Episode 222: Athletes Perform BETTER On ZERO Carbs! | Professor Tim Noakes

The Plant Free MD with Dr Anthony Chaffee

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Maintaining Normal Blood Glucose Levels to Sustain Performance

In studies of carbohydrate metabolism and muscle glycogen depletion, the focus was solely on muscle glycogen levels, ignoring the importance of maintaining normal blood glucose levels. Hypoglycemia, or falling blood glucose, was historically believed to cause fatigue, affecting performance. By providing just enough glucose to prevent blood glucose from falling, without altering metabolism, performance can be sustained effectively.

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