Effect of Glycemic Index of a Pre-exercise Meal on Endurance Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Catriona A. Burdon,Inge Spronk,Hoi Lun Cheng,Helen O’Connor

Effect of Glycemic Index of a Pre-exercise Meal on Endurance Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2017

Catriona A. Burdon
Inge Spronk
Hoi Lun Cheng
Helen O’Connor

Background Low glycemic index (GI) pre-exercise meals may enhance endurance performance by maintaining euglycemia and altering fuel utilization. However, evidence for performance benefits is equivocal.

Keywords:

Glycemic index
Diabetes mellitus
Medicine
Physical therapy
Glycemic
Time trial
Glycemic load
Endurance training
Respiratory exchange ratio
Meal
Sports medicine

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