Fuel Utilization Insights
Understanding how your body utilizes fat and carbohydrates can reveal much about your fitness. If you struggle with energy after consuming low-carbohydrate meals or feel drained during fasted workouts, it may indicate inefficiencies in your metabolic processes. Ideally, you should be able to perform consistently, regardless of your nutritional intake, highlighting the importance of a well-tuned energy system.In this clip
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Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Physical Endurance & Lose Fat | Huberman Lab Guest Series
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If someone runs out of carbohydrates during exercise, would their body rather use fat or protein as fuel?
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