The crux of fat flux: Why is fat unable to fuel high-intensity exercise?

💡Ready for some text book physiology?

🔥We explain why for athletes (!=couch potatoes), fat is unsuitable as primary fuel and unable to support exercise at high intensities.

🤔Does this mean you should prioritize carbs over fat in your diet? Depends. If you're an athlete, then the answer is likely yes.

🙋🏽If you're just another guy/gal trying to stay reasonably fit or even lose weight, then carb intake should be monitored a little more closely and be a bit more balanced with healthy fats.

🧾References:

Lehman et al. Int J Sport Med, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1752709/

Van Loon et al. J Physiol, https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1469-7793.2001.00295.x?sid=nlm%3Apubmed

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