Health & Fitness Blog — Nutrition

  Written by Justin Harris and Team 1D Ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body burns stored fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. This process can be achieved through a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet, also known as the ketogenic diet. People with all different fitness goals have turned to the ketogenic diet for various reasons, including weight loss, improved athletic performance, better mental clarity, and management of certain health conditions such as epilepsy and type 2 diabetes. The ketogenic diet's popularity has grown exponentially as more and more people share their success stories on social media. But is it right for...

Abstract  Peri-workout carbohydrate and protein supplementation has become an increasingly popular strategy amongst athletes looking to increase athletic performance. Mounting evidence over the recent decades has demonstrated the performance-enhancing effects of carbohydrate intervention, especially in cases of prolonged exercise. Recent advancements in food science have led to the creation of designer carbohydrates, including highly branched cyclic dextrin (HBCD). Due to the physical properties of HBCD, these molecules undergo a unique metabolism that may elicit performance advantages over simple carbohydrate sources during exercise. When combined with amino acids, this protein-carbohydrate mixture may be the most current and up-to-date peri-workout supplement protocol...