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

Caffeine may help in the absorption of carbohydrate and this could be another way caffeine can improve performance. What does the literature

At present, the causes of gastrointestinal symptoms are not completely understood (for a summary of symptoms and their prevalence in...

Since the 1980s it has been known that carbohydrate intake during exercise can improve exercise performance lasting two hours or longer....

In a previous blog Not all carbs are equal we saw that some carbohydrates are used more rapidly than others, but no carbohydrates are...

Even textbooks are sometimes confusing when it comes to pre-exercise meals. Some books will tell you to avoid carbohydrate in the hour...

Carbohydrate intake recommendations during exercise are expressed in grams per hour and depend on the duration of the activity. They are...