- A study examined how low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diets affect anaerobic exercise performance compared to high-carbohydrate diets, observing 16 participants over a period of four days on each diet.
- Results showed that the low-carb diet led to lower urine pH and increased ketones, which correlated with a 7% decrease in peak power and a 15% decrease in total distance run during anaerobic exercise tests.
- The findings suggest that short-term ketogenic diets may impair performance in high-intensity, short-duration activities, which is significant for athletes focusing on these types of exercises.