One of the few tests that is more closely linked to an increased risk of infection is a lower salivary immunoglobulin A (IgA) level.71 - 80 Interestingly, consuming
carbs around exercise ``... has little effect on decrements in salivary IgA output...» While eating around exercise can generally help reduce the drop in the number of circulating immune cells, it has almost no effect on ``... T cell and natural killer cell function [emphasis mine].»
On the other hand, several studies have shown that eating protein and / or
carbs around exercise can increase muscle growth and strength, compared to eating earlier or later.
Most bodybuilders take protein and
carbs around exercise to build muscle and strength.
Not exact matches
For every additional hour you spend in the gym
exercising, you can add
around 50 - 100 grams of
carbs.
You may wish to follow a bodybuilding meal plan and consume your bulk of
carbs around your workouts or
exercise schedule.
A heavy
exercise regimen will require lot of
carbs since they are the most efficient duel
around.
I do eat
around 1800 - 2000 calories a day due to how much I
exercise and consume 230 - 250
carbs per day.