Carbs boost sprinting? small study tests pro Footballers' fuel
NCT ID NCT07668726
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether eating more carbohydrates helps professional male football players perform better during pre-season training. Seventeen players followed two different diet plans: one with moderate carbs and one with extra carbs from drinks. Researchers measured how much high-speed running, sprinting, and jumping they did, along with how they felt. The goal is to understand if changing carb intake can improve training output and recovery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
carbohydrate beverage (maltodextrin)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help coaches and players fine-tune nutrition to maximize training performance and recovery during pre-season.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 17 players, so results may not apply to all athletes or settings. The effect of extra carbs on performance may be small or inconsistent.
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Center for Health and Performance, Department of Food and Nutrition, and Sport Science University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Gothenburg, 40530, Sweden