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This Incredibly Common Practice Could Be Hurting Your Athletic Performance


Elite athletes often reduce dietary intake to enhance performance, particularly in endurance sports. However, this can significantly impair performance and health, as shown by a 7.7% performance drop and increased stress markers in female athletes consuming only 50% of their energy needs for 14 days

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