Research
Metabolic adaptation
Total fat oxidation was increased and carbohydrate oxidation was decreased during cycling at 70% VO2peak for FAT compared to CHO.
Trained cyclists may enhance fat utilization by adapting to a high-fat diet.
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On day 7, total fat oxidation was increased (94 ±6 vs. 61 ±5 g*) while carbohydrate oxidation was decreased (346 ±14 vs. 270 ±16 g*) throughout 2 hr of cycling at 70% VO2peak for FAT vs. CHO.
Why this rating
Based on the controlled study design with trained cyclists.
Source
FAT ADAPTATION WITH CARBOHYDRATE RECOVERY PROMOTES METABOLIC ADAPTATIONS DURING PROLONGED CYCLING
Louise M. Burke et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 1999
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