Improved Recovery from Prolonged Exercise Following the Consumption of Low Glycemic Index Carbohydrate Meals
Tags: GLYCEMIC index; FOOD -- Carbohydrate content; EXERCISE; FOOD; HEALTH; NUTRITION
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