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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Metabolic Regulation
  • Appetite Control

Background:

  • Glucose and insulin play roles in post-meal appetite regulation.
  • The specific involvement of glucose and insulin in exercise-induced appetite changes remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of glucose and insulin in appetite regulation following different exercise intensities.
  • To examine the effects of moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) and sprint interval training (SIT) on appetite-regulating hormones and perceptions.

Main Methods:

  • Twelve participants completed three randomized crossover sessions: control, MICT, and SIT.
  • Plasma glucose, insulin, acylated ghrelin, PYY, and GLP-1 were measured pre- and post-exercise.
  • Appetite perceptions and energy intake were also recorded.

Main Results:

  • Glucose levels increased post-exercise, but without differences between exercise types.
  • Acylated ghrelin was suppressed by both MICT and SIT, with greater suppression from SIT.
  • GLP-1 increased after MICT and SIT, while appetite was suppressed by SIT and MICT.
  • No significant effects of exercise were observed on insulin, PYY, or overall energy intake.

Conclusions:

  • Glucose and insulin do not appear to mediate appetite suppression following exercise.
  • Hormones such as ghrelin and GLP-1, along with direct appetite perceptions, are more likely involved in exercise-induced appetite regulation.