Evidence supporting the use of: Carbohydrate
For the health condition: Body Building

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 5

Carbohydrates are scientifically validated as a key macronutrient to support bodybuilding. Robust evidence demonstrates that carbohydrates are essential for replenishing muscle glycogen stores, which are rapidly depleted during intense resistance training. Glycogen is the primary fuel for anaerobic exercise, the kind of high-intensity, short-duration effort typical in bodybuilding. Multiple studies have shown that adequate carbohydrate intake before and after workouts enhances exercise performance, reduces fatigue, and promotes faster recovery by restoring glycogen levels. Additionally, carbohydrates stimulate insulin secretion, which has an anti-catabolic effect and can help promote muscle protein synthesis when combined with protein intake. Consensus guidelines from leading sports nutrition organizations, such as the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the American College of Sports Medicine, recommend sufficient carbohydrate consumption for athletes engaged in regular, high-intensity training, specifically to optimize performance, recovery, and muscle growth. There is also evidence that low carbohydrate availability can impair training adaptations and increase the risk of overtraining. Thus, the use of carbohydrates in bodybuilding is not only rooted in tradition but is strongly supported by a high level of scientific evidence for their performance, recovery, and muscle-building benefits.

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