Research
Hormonal
High-fat adaptation led to a 20% increase in hormone sensitive lipase (HSL) activity compared to high-carbohydrate diet.
An increase in HSL may enhance fat mobilization, which could be beneficial for endurance athletes.
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There was a ∼20% increase (p=0.116) in HSL after the FAT-adpt compared to CHO during rest and cycling.
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Decreased Skeletal Muscle Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Activation During Cycling Following Short-term High-fat Adaptation With Carbohydrate Restoration
Trent Stellingwerff et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2005
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