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Substrate utilization during acute exercise in obese Zucker rats.

C E Torgan1, J T Brozinick, M E Willems

  • 1Department of Kinesiology, University of Texas, Austin 78712.

Journal of Applied Physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985)
|December 1, 1990
PubMed
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Obese Zucker rats, despite insulin resistance, rely more on carbohydrates during exercise. Their primary fuel source during exercise is liver glycogen, unlike their lean counterparts.

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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Metabolic Research

Background:

  • Insulin resistance is a hallmark of obesity, impacting substrate utilization during physical activity.
  • Understanding fuel selection during exercise is crucial for metabolic health in obese individuals.