Research
Metabolic adaptation
Short-term adaptation to a high-fat diet does not alter glucose tolerance in highly-trained individuals.
Practitioners should note that a high-fat diet may not improve glucose tolerance in endurance athletes.
StrongRefutesmedium confidence
We conclude that despite marked increases in the rate of fat oxidation during submaximal exercise, short-term adaptation to a high-fat diet does not alter glucose tolerance.
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
THE EFFECT OF A HIGH-FAT DIET ON SUBSTRATE UTILIZATION AND GLUCOSE TOLERANCE IN ENDURANCE TRAINED ATHLETES
Heidi M. Staudacher et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2001
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