The effect of diet with low carbohydrate content and high fat content on the human organism, body composition and exercise capacity in athletes
Journal Title: Medycyna Sportowa - Year 2017, Vol 33, Issue 4
Abstract
A properly selected nutritional strategy is of key importance for training optimization and exercise capacity improvement. The diet with low carbohydrate content and high fat content is a controversial issue since its efficacy is questionable. It affects body mass, glycaemia control and the risk factors for cardiovascular conditions. The main reasons for using this diet include body ability to acquire energy from fats which allows weight and body fat content control. Increased fat consumption leads to the production of ketone bodies (KBs) in the liver, such as acetoacetic acid, acetone and β-hydrobutyric acid, which are alternative sources of energy for tissues, including the brain, the heart and the skeletal muscles. These compounds are used during exercise and their concentration is higher during the period of post-exercise regeneration. The increased speed of fat oxidation and the decreased use of glycogen can improve physical capacity. It is suggested that this strategy alters body metabolic response to exercise and improves exercise efficacy. The paper describes the effect of low carbohydrate and high fat diet on the human body and physical capacity, translated into athletic performance.<br/><br/>
Authors and Affiliations
Anna Merecz-Sadowska, Katarzyna Malinowska, Roman Modranka, Karolina Śmigiel, Paweł Piątkowski, Łukasz Skowerski, Radosław Zajdel
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