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The beautiful thing about science is that as techniques and methods develop, so too does our understanding of how and why things work. This is true for carbohydrate intake during sport and exercise. As our understanding of the mechanisms underlying carbohydrate metabolism and use during exercise has improved, so too has our application and advice related to its use. Gone are the days of guess work; to get performance benefits from carbohydrates during exercise we use type, dose, and timing. The importance of carbohydrates and exercise Carbohydrate utilisation during exercise is dictated by the type of carbohydrate and the amount,...

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The beautiful thing about science is that as techniques and methods develop, so too does our understanding of how and why things work. This is true for carbohydrate intake during sport and exercise. As our understanding of the mechanisms underlying carbohydrate metabolism and use during exercise has improved, so too has our application and advice related to its use. Gone are the days of guess work; to get performance benefits from carbohydrates during exercise we use type, dose, and timing. The importance of carbohydrates and exercise Carbohydrate utilisation during exercise is dictated by the type of carbohydrate and the amount,...

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How many gels should you take in a long run?

A Runners' guide to using Manuka Performance

Sports nutritionists generally recommend 30-60g carbs per hour during medium to intensive exercise.

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Read any research article about honey and the opening sentences are typically “Honey has been used for thousands of years for its medicinal properties”. This isn’t because writers are uninventive, it is because honey has in fact been used by many cultures to treat wounds and diseases for thousands of years Research examining the health properties of honey has increased over the last few years, and honey is now moving away from an ‘alternative’ therapy to a scientifically supported food product with potential pharmaceutical properties. Honey contains carbohydrates, minerals, proteins, fatty acids, and bioactive phenolic and flavonoid phytochemicals. Flavonoids and...

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