#66 ENGL: The Science of Carbohydrate Recommendations for Athletes - with Dr. Tim Podlogar
Update: 2025-12-08
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In this discussion with one of the leading experts of carbohydrate research within athletes, Dr. Tim Podlogar, with discuss the following topics:
- Based on what assumptions are the current recommendations for daily carbohydrate intake for athletes based?
- What factors should be taken into account when recommending certain amounts of carbs?
- How should practitioners use the recommendations when they DO NOT work with elite endurance athletes?
- How does the training status affect carbohydrate metabolism and recommendations?
- Intra-Workout carbs
- Are very high intakes of > 120g/h backed up by science?
- Is there any advantage of using other carb sources other than glucose and fructose?
- What is the ideal ratio of the different carb sources?
- What is behind the hype of cyclcing dextrin?
- How can you resolve gut issues?
About Dr. Tim Podlogar
Mentioned Resources:
- Review: Carbohydrate research and applications for endurance athletes (2022)
- Study 1: 90g of carbs per hour vs. 120g of carbs per hour
- Study 2: Effect of body-size on carbohydrate oxidation
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