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Breaking Nutrition Myths: Low Carb vs. High Carb for Endurance
Are you sabotaging your endurance performance by consuming too many carbs? In this episode, we break down a groundbreaking study on endurance fueling that challenges conventional wisdom. Does fat adaptation work for long races? How little carbohydrate is actually needed to perform at your best? Hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen discuss the science of fat oxidation, hypoglycemia prevention, and how endurance athletes can optimize their fueling strategies. Plus, Marjaana shares her experiences from Ironman races and a fascinating Scandinavian fueling trick involving…
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