Transient Hypoglycemia
Carbohydrate ingestion less than 2 hours prior to aerobic exercise triggers elevated levels of insulin in the blood, which may dramatically decrease serum glucose levels. This can limit aerobic performance, especially in events lasting longer than 60 minutes. This is known as transient or reactive hypoglycemia, and can be a limiting factor in elite athletes. Individuals susceptible to hypoglycemia are especially at risk for elevated insulin responses and thus will likely suffer from performance-limiting, transient hypoglycemia.
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