Extreme heat creates hurdle for athletes getting carbohydrates into muscles

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Endurance sport has seen a renaissance in the understanding of carbohydrates for fuel in recent years. Advances in sports science have led to much higher levels of carbohydrates either eaten or drunk during exercise, with some top sports stars consuming 120g (4.2 ounces) or more per hour during a race. This step change has contributed to the first competitive sub-two-hour marathon and…

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Extreme heat creates hurdle for athletes getting carbohydrates into muscles

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