Med Sci Sports Exerc September 2025 PMID 40249903

Dietary Carbohydrates Influence the Performance Outcomes of Short-Term Heat Acclimation.

Paul Rosbrook, David P Looney, Lee M Margolis, Sofia Perez Yudin, David Hostler, Riana R Pryor, J Luke Pryor

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9
Peak: 6 in May 2025
across 2 sources since Apr 2025

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a moderate to high interest, with posters citing specific performance improvements (e.g., 7-8% better time trial results) and emphasizing the importance of carbohydrate intake during heat acclimation. Their tone suggests that the study's findings could be influential for optimizing athletic training and heat management strategies, using language like 'improved performance' and 'no differences in heat adaptation markers' to underscore practical applications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that dietary carbohydrate intake plays a role in improving performance during heat acclimation, as supported by enthusiastic remarks about the benefits of high-carb diets in the research.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions demonstrate a moderate level of interest, with posters engaging in detailed comments about the study's findings and implications for athletic performance.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants show active engagement by referencing specific performance metrics, such as the 3.22 km time trial improvements, and discussing the influence of diet on heat adaptation.

ImpactModerate impact

There is a shared belief that these findings could significantly influence exercise nutrition strategies, highlighting their potential real-world impact especially for athletes or individuals in hot environments.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated whether consuming a high-carbohydrate diet improves short-term heat acclimation (HA) and subsequent 32.2 km run performance in the heat, finding that the high-carb group showed faster recovery and better performance after HA.
  • Both high- and low-carb groups experienced typical heat acclimation benefits, such as reduced heart rate and body temperature and increased sweat rate, but the high-carb diet additionally enhanced running times immediately after HA.
  • Insufficient carbohydrate intake during intense exercise in hot conditions might impair performance post-HA unless supplemented with more carbs, highlighting the importance of diet in heat adaptation and recovery.]

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Daniel Rowland
@dwrowland · X

High-carb intake (70% kcal) during short-term heat acclimation improved 3.22km time trial performance in the heat by ~7–8% vs. ~1–3% in lower-carb (35%) intake. No differences in heat adaptation markers, suggesting performance gains were diet-related. https://t.co/nD1z4of5J3

May 30, 2025 · 33 likes · 4 shares · 6,484 followers View post →
@LoreofRunning
@LoreofRunning1 · X

RT @dwrowland: High-carb intake (70% kcal) during short-term heat acclimation improved 3.22km time trial performance in the heat by ~7–8% v…

May 30, 2025 · 4 shares · 7,878 followers View post →
Tom Coughlin
@tecoughlin · X

Reference: https://t.co/uhJqtq6GuS

Apr 28, 2025 · 4,256 followers View post →
Kato
@EK_kyoto2017 · X

1週間の①高炭水化物食(7名)または②低炭水化物食(7名)摂取&5日間の暑熱順化(HA)と3.22kmのTTを暑熱環境下で実施 ①はHA後1日目で②よりもTTで速く,HA後1&5日目でHA前よりTTで速い HAの指標(心拍数,直腸温・皮膚温⬇︎,発汗量⇧)は条件間で差なし https://t.co/5x1Rso34SF 続く

Aug 27, 2025 · 740 followers View post →
renata_schwartz
@re_schwartz · X

RT @dwrowland: High-carb intake (70% kcal) during short-term heat acclimation improved 3.22km time trial performance in the heat by ~7–8% v…

May 30, 2025 · 4 shares · 129 followers View post →
Kristopher Mendes de Souza
@KristopherDoc · X

RT @dwrowland: High-carb intake (70% kcal) during short-term heat acclimation improved 3.22km time trial performance in the heat by ~7–8% v…

May 30, 2025 · 4 shares · 66 followers View post →

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Kato
@EK_kyoto2017 · X

1週間の①高炭水化物食(7名)または②低炭水化物食(7名)摂取&5日間の暑熱順化(HA)と3.22kmのTTを暑熱環境下で実施 ①はHA後1日目で②よりもTTで速く,HA後1&5日目でHA前よりTTで速い HAの指標(心拍数,直腸温・皮膚温⬇︎,発汗量⇧)は条件間で差なし https://t.co/5x1Rso34SF 続く

Aug 27, 2025 · 740 followers View post →
renata_schwartz
@re_schwartz · X

RT @dwrowland: High-carb intake (70% kcal) during short-term heat acclimation improved 3.22km time trial performance in the heat by ~7–8% v…

May 30, 2025 · 4 shares · 129 followers View post →
Stephen Ferguson
@SteveAFerguson · X

RT @dwrowland: High-carb intake (70% kcal) during short-term heat acclimation improved 3.22km time trial performance in the heat by ~7–8% v…

May 30, 2025 · 4 shares · 21 followers View post →
@LoreofRunning
@LoreofRunning1 · X

RT @dwrowland: High-carb intake (70% kcal) during short-term heat acclimation improved 3.22km time trial performance in the heat by ~7–8% v…

May 30, 2025 · 4 shares · 7,878 followers View post →
Kristopher Mendes de Souza
@KristopherDoc · X

RT @dwrowland: High-carb intake (70% kcal) during short-term heat acclimation improved 3.22km time trial performance in the heat by ~7–8% v…

May 30, 2025 · 4 shares · 66 followers View post →
Daniel Rowland
@dwrowland · X

High-carb intake (70% kcal) during short-term heat acclimation improved 3.22km time trial performance in the heat by ~7–8% vs. ~1–3% in lower-carb (35%) intake. No differences in heat adaptation markers, suggesting performance gains were diet-related. https://t.co/nD1z4of5J3

May 30, 2025 · 33 likes · 4 shares · 6,484 followers View post →
Workout School
@school_workout · X

“Insufficient CHO intake during heavy daily exertion in unacclimated heat stress, such as in short-term HA, may affect post-HA performance outcomes unless addressed with additional CHO consumption.” https://t.co/H5qUSBefDg

May 21, 2025 · 31 followers View post →
Tom Coughlin
@tecoughlin · X

Reference: https://t.co/uhJqtq6GuS

Apr 28, 2025 · 4,256 followers View post →