Carbohydrate mouth rinsing – can you benefit from your carbohydrate drink if you don’t actually swallow it?

What is carbohydrate mouth rinsing? It has been long understood that carbohydrate supplementation during endurance exercise is very useful in maximizing performance, particularly in events lasting over 90 minutes. Most carbohydrate supplements are used in the form of energy drinks, bars or chews. They optimise aerobic capacity by replenishing muscle glycogen stores, allowing glycolysis toContinue reading “Carbohydrate mouth rinsing – can you benefit from your carbohydrate drink if you don’t actually swallow it?”