Effect of a four-week isocaloric ketogenic diet on physical performance at very high-altitude: a pilot study

Effect of a four-week isocaloric ketogenic diet on physical performance at very high-altitude: a pilot study

Abstract Background A ketogenic diet (KD) reduces daily carbohydrates (CHOs) ingestion by replacing most calories with fat. KD is of increasing interest among athletes because it may increase their maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), the principal performance limitation at high-altitudes (1500–3500 m)....

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Main Authors: Nicolas Chiarello, Bertrand Leger, Mathieu De Riedmatten, Michel F. Rossier, Philippe Vuistiner, Michael Duc, Arnaud Rapillard, Lara Allet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Ketogenic diet
Low-carbohydrate
High-altitude
Hypoxia
VO2max
Endurance exercise
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-023-00649-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-023-00649-9

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