Balancing Performance and Health in Athletes

For athletes at a moderate to intermediate level, a ketogenic diet can be beneficial due to issues with carbohydrates such as GI intolerance and health-related concerns. Some high-level endurance athletes did not show a crossover effect in fuel utilization during races, leading to dependence on carbohydrates. Although their performance was good, they faced challenges like GI upset and fueling issues. This raised concerns about the long-term impact on health despite short-term performance gains.