Daily Archives: September 25, 2012

Substrate Oxidation and Macronutrient Intake

Humans do not require carbohydrates because they are not essential dietary components and withdrawal from the diet causes no obvious effects. However, they are a preferred source of fuel for the brain, and skeletal muscles must oxidise glucose during exercise … Continue reading

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