Carbohydrate loading: Can your diet boost your athletic performance?

Carbohydrate loading: Can your diet boost your athletic performance?
Nov 30, 2006
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Researc

Carbohydrate loading can give you an extra edge during an endurance event. Here's how it works Û and when to try it.
Perhaps you're training for a marathon or triathlon. Or maybe you're a long-distance swimmer or cyclist. To improve your performance, consider carbohydrate loading before your next high-intensity endurance activity.
Carbohydrates: The body's fuel
Carbohydrates are your body's primary source of energy. Carbohydrates are found in grains......