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Sep 2024
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E169 - Low Carb Diets for Endurance Athl...

Aidan Muir and Leah Higl
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Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir, explore the ongoing debate between low-carb and high-carb diets for endurance performance. They break down the science behind each approach, and dive deep into the research and nuances of each strategy.

 

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:56) - Mechanisms Behind High Carb or High Fat Diets for Performance

(2:50) - Summary of the Research & Our Interpretation

(13:26) - Low Carb Diets for Ultra Endurance Events

(14:50) - Anectodal Evidence & Other Considerations

(18:26) - Summary

 

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Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian

Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian

Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics

Hanah Mills @hanahmills

Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy

Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance

Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Katelyn Bowden @katelyn_dietitian

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