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The Keto Diet: Can It Supercharge Your Brain and Body?
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Carbs Outperform Fat in Endurance Sports
In an investigation of the ketogenic diet's impact on elite racewalkers, findings revealed that athletes on a high-carb diet significantly outperformed those on a ketogenic diet. The primary reason for this disparity lies in oxygen consumption; burning fat requires more oxygen than burning carbohydrates. This 5% difference in oxygen availability can be critical in endurance events, determining success at elite levels. Consequently, despite the intrigue surrounding ketogenic diets, they proved detrimental to performance in this endurance context, reaffirming the superior role of carbohydrates for athletes pushing their limits.
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