Research
Metabolic adaptation
Consumption of low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets alters patterns of fuel utilization during endurance training.
Practitioners should consider low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets for athletes to optimize fuel utilization.
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Consumption of low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets in the face of endurance training alters patterns of fuel utilization and subsequent exercise responses.
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The claim is supported by human studies mentioned in the abstract.
Source
Fat Adaptation Science: Low-Carbohydrate, High- Fat Diets to Alter Fuel Utilization and Promote Training Adaptation
John A. Hawley · Nestlé Nutrition Institute Workshop series · 2011
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