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. 2016 Sep 13;24(3):373-375.
doi: 10.1016/j.cmet.2016.08.021.

Fueling Performance: Ketones Enter the Mix

Brendan Egan  1 , Dominic P D'Agostino  2
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Fueling Performance: Ketones Enter the Mix

Brendan Egan et al. Cell Metab. .
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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.

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