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Exercise-training reduces BAT thermogenesis in rats

C Larue-Achagiotis1, N Rieth, M Goubern

  • 1URA 1294, Paris, France.

Physiology & Behavior
|May 1, 1995
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Exercise training in rats leads to lower body weight and reduced brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity. This decreased BAT thermogenesis may limit further weight loss and overeating, impacting energy balance.

Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Metabolism
  • Energy Balance

Background:

  • Physical activity is a key component of energy expenditure.
  • The influence of exercise on thermogenesis and brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity remains unclear.
  • Understanding exercise's role in body weight regulation and BAT function is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how exercise training affects food intake and body weight regulation.
  • To examine the relationship between exercise, BAT thermogenesis, and energy balance.
  • To determine the impact of exercise on BAT proton conductance.

Main Methods:

  • Male Wistar rats were trained for 2 hours/day for 20 days, with sedentary and control groups.
  • Animals had access to separate macronutrient sources.

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  • Rats were exposed to cold (5°C) and thermoneutral (28°C) conditions to assess BAT responsiveness.
  • BAT proton conductance was measured.

    • Main Results:

    • Trained rats exhibited significantly lower body weight compared to control and sedentary groups.
    • Cold exposure increased ingestion, with trained rats favoring carbohydrates.
    • BAT proton conductance was approximately 40% lower in trained rats, indicating reduced thermogenic activity.
    • No significant differences in total energy intake were observed at 28°C.

    Conclusions:

    • Exercise training in rats induces a negative energy balance.
    • Reduced BAT activity in trained animals may play a role in limiting weight loss and overeating.
    • Exercise influences energy balance through mechanisms involving BAT thermogenesis.