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Evidence

Moderate evidence

Common protocol30–60 g carbohydrate/hour——

Protocols mapped

2 goal-specific

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Timing

During prolonged exercise; after exercise when recovery time is short

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Expected effect

Available during the session; recovery use is relevant over the first hours

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Primary uses

Endurance fuelingRapid carbohydrateRecovery

Watch for

Gastrointestinal discomfort · Large glucose-only intakes can exceed intestinal transport capacity

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