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article 2020 11 pages

A review of the ketogenic diet for endurance athletes: performance enhancer or placebo effect?

Caitlin P. Bailey, Erin Hennessy

Journal
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
DOI
10.1186/s12970-020-00362-9
Publication type
Review Paper
Population
endurance athletes
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Abstract

Background

The ketogenic diet has become popular among endurance athletes as a performance enhancer. This paper systematically reviews the evidence regarding the effect of the endurance athlete’s ketogenic diet (EAKD) on maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max) and secondary performance outcomes.

Methods

PubMed and Web of Science searches were conducted through November 2019. Inclusion criteria were documentation of EAKD (

Description

This review explores the impact of the ketogenic diet on endurance performance.