{"id":333,"date":"2025-04-04T15:57:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T15:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/spet\/?page_id=333"},"modified":"2025-10-03T07:49:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T07:49:54","slug":"personalisation-of-carbohydrate-intake","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/spet\/testing\/personalisation-of-carbohydrate-intake\/","title":{"rendered":"Personalisation of carbohydrate intake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Optimise Your Fueling Strategy for Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbohydrate intake during exercise plays a crucial role in sustaining performance and delaying fatigue. However, the optimal amount varies between individuals, depending on factors such as day-to-day diet, metabolism, training status, body size, and exercise intensity. Our new and exclusive&nbsp;<strong>Personalised Carbohydrate Intake Testing<\/strong>&nbsp;service at the University of Exeter helps athletes determine their ideal carbohydrate ingestion rate to maximise endurance and minimize gastrointestinal discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This service is based on a <a href=\"https:\/\/performancenutrition.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s44410-025-00003-9\">validated protocol<\/a> developed by research teams at the University of Exeter and the University of Birmingham. It determines&nbsp;<strong>exogenous glucose oxidation rates<\/strong>, meaning how effectively your body can use ingested carbohydrates as an energy source during exercise. Based on these results, we provide tailored recommendations for carbohydrate intake, including guidance on selecting the right products for optimal fuelling. This method has already been successfully used with world-class athletes to enhance performance and refine their nutrition strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who is this for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cyclists, triathletes and endurance athletes looking to optimise their fuelling strategy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Athletes who experience gastrointestinal distress during exercise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those seeking a science-based approach to carbohydrate intake for enhanced performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What does the test involve?<\/strong>&nbsp;This comprehensive test includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Exercise Trial with Carbohydrate Ingestion<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 You will undergo a controlled 2.5h long exercise session in the laboratory with regular carbohydrate (i.e., glucose) intake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Metabolic and Gastrointestinal Analysis<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 We will assess how well your body processes carbohydrates and identify your optimal intake levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personalised Report &amp; Recommendations<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Following the test, we will need ~2 weeks to analyse the samples after which you will receive a tailored strategy for carbohydrate consumption during training and competition, along with expert advice on the best carbohydrate products to use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Choose Us?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A new, exclusive service based on cutting-edge research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expertise from world-class sports physiologists and researchers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence-based testing methodology for personalised fueling strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven success with world-class athletes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the guesswork out of your fueling strategy and unlock your full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/store.exeter.ac.uk\/product-catalogue\/faculty-of-health-and-life-sciences\/public-health-and-sports-sciences\/personalisation-of-carbohydrate-intake-during-exercise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book the test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><div class=\"iframe-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"embed-responsive-item\"  title=\"What They Don\u2019t Tell You About High Carb Fuelling\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w-N2zeiqirc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">As seen on Global Cycling Network<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:56px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><div class=\"iframe-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"embed-responsive-item\"  title=\"How Many Carbs Does Your Body ACTUALLY Use? | The Lab Test\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5NkvVdBqbXU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">As seen on Global Triathlon Network<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Optimise Your Fueling Strategy for Performance Carbohydrate intake during exercise plays a crucial role in sustaining performance and delaying fatigue. 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