Does a Carbohydrate Absorption Limit Really Exist?

Milena Lisboa

Carbohydrate intake during endurance exercise is one of the most important nutritional strategies for sustaining performance and delaying fatigue. For many years, it was believed that the body could absorb a maximum of 60 g...

The gut trains too: carbohydrate adaptation in endurance sports

Milena Lisboa

Carbohydrate intake during endurance exercise is already a well established strategy to sustain performance, preserve glycogen stores and reduce the perception of fatigue. However, many athletes still experience gastrointestinal discomfort when trying to increase carbohydrate...

What Should You Consume Before the Start of a Triathlon?

Milena Lisboa

Your nutrition strategy before the start of a triathlon can directly impact energy levels, hydration, performance, and gastrointestinal tolerance throughout the race. In endurance events, especially long distance races such as IRONMAN and 70.3, starting...