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.