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Carbohydrate loading involves increasing the intake of complex carbohydrates, like those found in grains, the week before an athletic event to improve endurance.
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Should athletes carbohydrate load?

Carbohydrate loading is a strategy used to increase the amount of fuel stored within muscles, which frequently improves athletic performance for endurance events that last 90 minutes or more.


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