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- Title
Gender Differences in Amino Acid Use during Endurance Exercise.
- Authors
Lamont, Linda S.
- Abstract
There are gender differences in the substrate used to fuel prolonged physical activity. Males rely on carbohydrate and amino acids (97%), while females use predominantly fat (62 %) to fuel endurance exercise. This review looks at the mechanisms that regulate these gender differences, with a focus on amino acid metabolism. Gender-selective nutritional recommendations are indicated for physically active individuals and some cardiac patients who engage in intense aerobic activity.
- Subjects
AMINO acid metabolism; ENDURANCE sports; PHYSICAL fitness; SEX differences (Biology); CORONARY disease; CARDIAC patients
- Publication
Nutrition Reviews, 2005, Vol 63, Issue 12, p419
- ISSN
0029-6643
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1753-4887.2005.tb00116.x