Ketogenic diet does not affect strength performance in elite artistic gymnasts

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite the increasing use of very low carbohydrate ketogenic diets (VLCKD) in weight control and management of the metabolic syndrome there is a paucity of research about effects of VLCKD on sport performance. Ketogenic diets may be...

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Main Authors: Paoli Antonio, Grimaldi Keith, D’Agostino Dominic, Cenci Lorenzo, Moro Tatiana, Bianco Antonino, Palma Antonio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2012-07-01
Series:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
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Online Access:http://www.jissn.com/content/9/1/34