Effects of supplementing with an 18% carbohydrate-hydrogel drink versus a placebo during whole-body exercise in −5 °C with elite cross-country ski athletes: a crossover study

Abstract Background Whilst the ergogenic effects of carbohydrate intake during prolonged exercise are well-documented, few investigations have studied the effects of carbohydrate ingestion during cross-country skiing, a mode of exercise that presents unique metabolic demands on athletes due to the c...

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Main Authors: Stefan Pettersson, Fredrik Edin, Linda Bakkman, Kerry McGawley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12970-019-0317-4