Efeito da periodização do consumo de carboidrato no desempenho dos exercícios de resistência: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the performance of athletes with the adoption of the carbohydrate consumption periodization strategy. Methods: This is a literature review, whose 07 articles were recruited from the PUBMED database, in English and Portuguese, between the years 2015 and 2023. Results: The Train Low-Sleep Low strategy promotes adaptation at the cellular level, which is mitochondrial biogenesis, promoting energy release for cells. Carbohydrate restriction leads to the accumulation of the enzyme Protein Kinase Activated by Adenosine Monophosphate (AMPK), stimulating mitochondrial biogenesis and increasing insulin sensitivity, which generates greater energy and oxidative capacity, enabling improvement and optimization of the athlete's performance. Final considerations: The carbohydrate periodization strategy promotes improvement in muscle oxidative capacity, mitochondrial biogenesis and lipid oxidation, thus bringing positive effects on performance and muscle adaptations.