How intestinal absorption adapts to diet and the implications
The capacity of the intestine to absorb carbohydrate is dependent on carb intake in the diet. How does the gut adapt and what are the practi
Cause of gastro-intestinal problems in athletes
At present, the causes of gastrointestinal symptoms are not completely understood (for a summary of symptoms and their prevalence in...
Prevention of gastro-intestinal problems in athletes
This is the third of a series of 3 posts on gastro-intestinal problems. Unfortunately, GI-problems are very common, especially amongst...
Not all carbs are equal
Since the 1980s it has been known that carbohydrate intake during exercise can improve exercise performance lasting two hours or longer....
Carb mixes and benefits
In a previous blog Not all carbs are equal we saw that some carbohydrates are used more rapidly than others, but no carbohydrates are...
What to eat the hour before a race?
Even textbooks are sometimes confusing when it comes to pre-exercise meals. Some books will tell you to avoid carbohydrate in the hour...
















