On The Real Science of Sport Podcast on the 16th of October Professor Tim Noakes states—that athletes only 10 grams of carbohydrate per hour to sustain endurance performance. This blog draws on that discussion—and the broader scientific literature—to explain why this hypothesis fails and what athletes actually need to know about fueling with carbohydrates for optimal performance and longevity in the sport as an athlete.

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