Research
Metabolic adaptation
Metabolic changes favoring fat oxidation persist even with restored endogenous carbohydrate stores.
Athletes may benefit from fat adaptation strategies even after carbohydrate intake is restored.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
these metabolic perturbations favouring the oxidation of fat persist even in the face of restored endogenous CHO stores and increased exogenous CHO availability.
Why this rating
The claim is based on findings from recent studies.
Source
Fat adaptation in well-trained athletes: effects on cell metabolism
Wee Kian Yeo et al. · Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism · 2011
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