Ketogenic diet does not affect strength performance in elite artistic gymnasts

• Main Authors: Paoli Antonio (Author), Grimaldi Keith (Author), D'Agostino Dominic (Author), Cenci Lorenzo (Author), Moro Tatiana (Author), Bianco Antonino (Author), Palma Antonio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2012-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite the increasing use of very low carbohydrate ketogenic diets (VLCKD) in weight control and management of the metabolic syndrome there is a paucity of research about effects of VLCKD on sport performance. Ketogenic diets may be...