How can diet affect muscular endurance?

    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    A higher carbohydrate diet (with ~60% of energy intake from carbohydrates, or around 5–8 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body mass per day) can help to increase overall endurance and attenuate fatigue from higher-volume training.[1][2] When volume is high, carbohydrate mouth rinses may benefit muscular endurance as well.[3]

    Protein-wise, an intake of 1.4–2.0 g/kg of bodyweight per day is useful for building and maintaining muscle mass. Higher protein intakes (2.3–3.1 g/kg of fat-free mass per day) may help to retain muscle mass in those pursuing fat loss. In addition, recovery will likely be improved by spreading protein intake throughout the day (every 3–4 hours or so).[2]

    References

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    2. ^Kerksick CM, Wilborn CD, Roberts MD, Smith-Ryan A, Kleiner SM, Jäger R, Collins R, Cooke M, Davis JN, Galvan E, Greenwood M, Lowery LM, Wildman R, Antonio J, Kreider RBISSN exercise & sports nutrition review update: research & recommendationsJ Int Soc Sports Nutr.(2018 Aug 1)
    3. ^Rodrigues Oliveira-Silva IG, Dos Santos MPP, Learsi da Silva Santos Alves SK, Lima-Silva AE, Araujo GG, Ataide-Silva TEffect of carbohydrate mouth rinse on muscle strength and muscular endurance: A systematic review with meta-analysis.Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr.(2022-Apr-04)