Research
Metabolic adaptation
Total fat oxidation was significantly higher when ingesting the sports bar compared to carbohydrate.
Higher total fat oxidation may benefit endurance performance.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
Total fat oxidation was significantly higher (280 +/- 24 vs 203 +/- 25 g, P < 0.05).
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Effects of Ingesting a Sports Bar Versus Glucose Polymer on Substrate Utilisation and Ultra-Endurance Performance
H. Rauch et al. · International Journal of Sports Medicine · 1999
rct · n=6Cited 28×
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