Research
Metabolic adaptation
Prolonged fasting increased fat oxidation after a normal mixed meal.
Practitioners may utilize prolonged fasting to enhance fat oxidation in their clients.
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Fat oxidation was significantly increased (P < 0.0001).
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Prolonged fasting significantly changes nutrient oxidation and glucose tolerance after a normal mixed meal
Tracy J. Horton et al. · Journal of Applied Physiology · 2001
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