Yes, fat is a major energy source, but it doesn't necessarily mean that athletes aren't consuming enough fat or that fat increases a person's metabolism. Our body can synthesize triglycerides for storage regardless of whether or not fat is consumed directly in the diet. As long as a person consumes enough energy (preferably carbohydrate which is metabolized via glycolysis & the TCA cycle more rapidly and doesn't undergo beta-oxidation) they can store fat- as long as total intake is >expenditure.
so how do you increase the metabolism? didnt say anything
1RiskyRich 1 year ago
Yes, fat is a major energy source, but it doesn't necessarily mean that athletes aren't consuming enough fat or that fat increases a person's metabolism. Our body can synthesize triglycerides for storage regardless of whether or not fat is consumed directly in the diet. As long as a person consumes enough energy (preferably carbohydrate which is metabolized via glycolysis & the TCA cycle more rapidly and doesn't undergo beta-oxidation) they can store fat- as long as total intake is >expenditure.
annakep 3 years ago