The ketogenic diet and low-carb hinder results, study says

However, it is worth consulting with an expert before joining a diet.

The ketogenic diet is all about offering high fat, moderate protein, and low carbohydrates. Low Carb limits your intake of carbohydrates. However, these meal plans have a negative impact on sports, according to a study by Louise Burke, an Australian sports nutritionist with 40 years of experience counseling elite athletes.

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The effects of the ketogenic and low carb diet on sport

This research involved 21 high-performance runners, divided into three classes: HCHO (high carbohydrate), PCHO (periodization of carbohydrates), and LCHF (low carbohydrate and high fat).

Male runners completed three weeks of periodic training while accepting this dietary proposition. Therefore, 29 datasets from 21 athletes were collected. Each week there were mandatory and additional training sessions, performed at a competitor’s discretion.

Among the items checked were: gait speed, heart rate, rating of perceived exhaustion, and blood metabolites. Thus, the conclusion of this experience was possible.

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The training capacity of high performance athletes adhering to LCHF is decreased compared to HCHO. Who finished even low training volumes, with slow speeds and high heart rates.

The addition of the effort and speed “ratio” indicates that the internal load is considerable and that physiological adaptations are allowed thanks to the exercise, for example: increase in VO₂ max (Maximum Oxygen Volume).

However, reducing absolute training intensity interferes with negative physiological adaptations. Like the economy of submaximal walking, performance and training moments when there are intensity sessions.

The word of the expert

“Low carb and ketogenic diets are strategies within nutrition aimed at weight loss. And which of course due to the low carbohydrate intake are not the best strategies aimed at performance, conditioning and strength”, commented exclusively to Sport Life the the nutritionist Beatriz Finizola.

However, Beatriz did mention some activities outlined in these meal plans. Provided with a follow-up so that the person’s condition can be assessed amidst the set goal.

“Depending on the activity, they can be used. But in general for a shorter period of time. And with patients who are not athletes and do not need high performance. For bodybuilders, moderate cardio, jumping and spinning, they can be used. Provided they are well accompanied by a nutritionist and making sure that this professional sees an indication for it. Since one must always evaluate the context, habits and tastes. So that it is well adaptable and with a high possibility of adherence,” concluded the professional.

Source: Terra

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