"Substrate utilization" refers to the process of using a particular substance or material as a source of energy or nutrients by living organisms. It involves breaking down the substrate and converting it into usable forms that can be utilized for various biological functions.
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of substrate utilization and thermogenesis on body - weight control with particular reference to alcohol.
FASTER not only challenges the intensity level but coupled with the increased rate of oxidation yields a completely new paradigm for re-thinking how an athlete should approach their aerobic training for
energy substrate utilization:
Riddell, M.C., Bar - Or, O., Hollidge - Horvat, M., Schwarcz, H.P. and Heigenhauser, G.J.F. (2000a) Glucose ingestion and
substrate utilization during exercise in boys with IDDM.
Effects of caffeine ingestion on exercise testing: a meta - analysis Effects of caffeine on energy metabolism, heart rate, and methylxanthine metabolism in lean and obese women Authority Nutrition - Coffee: Good or Bad Caffeine and coffee: their influence on metabolic rate and
substrate utilization in normal weight and obese individuals.
They found that the ingestion of bananas before and during prolonged and intensive exercise is an effective strategy, both in terms of
fuel substrate utilization and cost, for supporting performance.
Kinase domain mutants of Bcr - Abl exhibit altered transformation potency, kinase activity, and
substrate utilization, irrespective of sensitivity to imatinib
When you looked at the individuals with complete adherence you see a much different result; matching nutrition to the changes in
substrate utilization that occur during the menstrual cycle led to a 4.3 kg (~ 9.5 lb) greater weight loss.
Substrate utilization during endurance exercise in men and women after endurance training.
Riddell, M.C., Partington, S.L., Stupka, N., Armstrong, D., Rennie, C. and Tarnopolski, M.A. (2003)
Substrate utilization during exercise performed with and without glucose ingestion in female and male endurance - trained athletes.
European Journal of Applied Physiology 83, 441 - 448 Riddell, M.C., Bar - Or, O., Wilk, B., Parolin M.L. and Heigenhauser, G.J.F. (2001)
Substrate utilization during exercise with glucose and glucose plus fructose ingestion in boys ages 10 - 14 yr.
Riddell, M.C., Bar - Or, O., Schwarcz, H.P. and Heigenhauser, G.J.F. (2000b)
Substrate utilization in boys during exercise with [13C]- glucose ingestion.
Martinez, L.R. and Haymes, E.M. (1992)
Substrate utilization during treadmill running in prepubertal girls and women.