Extreme Heat Impairs Athletes' Ability to Use Carbohydrates for Fuel
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Recent advances in sports science have increased carbohydrate consumption during endurance events, with some athletes taking in 120g or more per hour. However, extreme heat conditions have been found to prevent athletes from fully utilizing these carbohydrates as fuel. This finding highlights the impact of environmental factors on athletic performance and nutrition strategies.
Originally published by gnews