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Effects Of A Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet On Power Lifting Performance And Body Composition, Jessica L. Agee
Effects Of A Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet On Power Lifting Performance And Body Composition, Jessica L. Agee
Masters Theses, 2010-2019
The aim of the present study is to investigate whether a low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet (LCKD) is an effective strategy to decrease overall weight and fat mass, and preserve lean body mass (LBM) without compromising performance in trained, power-lifters. This was a six-week randomized controlled trial, with a LCKD intervention group and a normal diet control group (CON). The LCKD group was instructed to consume a diet with less than 7% carbohydrates, 50% fat, and 45% protein. Those in the CON group maintained an ad libitum diet. Both groups completed the same validated training protocol during the intervention. The CON had …