Ketone drinks used among WorldTour teams to boost performance

Rumours have circulated in the last five years but a provider confirms use in the WorldTour

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Ketone drinks have been surreptitiously passed around the pro peloton for several years, but now one brand has teamed up with the initial inventors and says it has collected customers amongst WorldTour teams.

Ketones are produced naturally by the liver. They're understood to provide the body with an energy source that is more efficient than carbohydrate, encouraging the burning of fat and preservation of skeletal muscle during exercise.

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