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Blood Glucose

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The concentration of glucose circulating in the bloodstream.

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Definition

The concentration of glucose circulating in the bloodstream. In sports nutrition, its relevance depends on the athlete, event, training phase and practical context.

Practical use

Match carbohydrate strategy to session duration, intensity, total training load and gastrointestinal tolerance.

Sources

  1. Nutrition for Athletics — 2019 IAAF Consensus StatementWorld Athletics · Consensus statement · 2019↗
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