#67 ENGL: The Science of Carbohydrate Recommendations for Athletes - with Dr. Tim Podlogar

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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
• Website (tpodlogar.com)
• Instagram (instagram.com/tpodlogar)
• ResearchGate (researchgate.net/profile/Tim-Podlogar)

Mentioned Resources:
• Review: Carbohydrate research and applications for endurance athletes (2022) (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36173597)
• Study 1: 90g of carbs per hour vs. 120g of carbs per hour (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35951130)
• Study 2: Effect of body-size on carbohydrate oxidation (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39332815)

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