Fueling Performance: Ketones Enter the Mix
Brendan Egan, Dominic P D'Agostino, Brendan Egan, Dominic P D'Agostino
Abstract
Ketone body metabolites serve as alternative energy substrates during prolonged fasting, calorie restriction, or reduced carbohydrate (CHO) availability. Using a ketone ester supplement, Cox et al. (2016) demonstrate that acute nutritional ketosis alters substrate utilization patterns during exercise, reduces lactate production, and improves time-trial performance in elite cyclists.
Published by Elsevier Inc.
Source: PubMed