Deuterium-labelled glucose reveals how athletes burn fuel at different intensities
Knowledge-focused
Ongoing
This study uses a special type of glucose labelled with deuterium (a safe, non-radioactive tracer) to track exactly how much sugar from a drink the body burns during cycling. Six endurance-trained adults will exercise at both moderate and high intensity while researchers measure …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Bath • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC