When physical activity or exercise is of low or moderate intensity and muscles are in an aerobic state (plenty of oxygen available), most of the pyruvate produced during glycolysis is further metabolized to turn more energy and finally carbon dioxide and water. Almost 95% of the aerobically produced energy fuel, adenosine triphosphate (ATP), from the [...]
The high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets have been the most red-hot thing for quite some time. Body builders are snatching up and quaffing down protein shakes on a daily base. Those on a diet live on protein bars in desire of loosing weight. It’s not hard to understand all the fervor. Protein is an important part of [...]
Utilization of carbohydrates as fuels during exercise depends primarily on the intensity and duration of the activity. Generally, carbohydrate use increases with increasing intensity and falls with increasing duration of an exercise activity. Glucose is an important carbohydrate in human biology. Cells uses it as fuel-source of energy. The breakdown of food molecules in glucose [...]
