Explain how carnosine is synthesized within the body.
→ Beta-alanine + l-histidine + ATP > carnosine + AMP + diphosphate. Via carnosine
synthase
What is a waxy maize starch and what effect does it have on blood glucose?
→ A very slow digesting starch (lots of amylose). Leads to lower gl...
What effect does long-term coffee consumption have on Type II Diabetes?
→ Lowers risk of type II diabetes
What effect does supplementing with WPI have on muscle damage?
→ Attenuates catabolism and promotes protein synthesis
When glycogen stores are depleted, what macronutrient becomes the predominant fuel source
during distance running?
→ Fat, specifically blood TAG
How many extra kcals are required for accumulation of 1 kg of body fat?
→ 3500
What are the effects of pre-exercise dehydration on thermoregulation and exercise
performance?
→ Dehydration > worse thermoregulation. Problems start as low as 1% of body weight,
strength, endurance, fine motor skills, mental performance. Cramps and fatigue @ 4%,
stroke and big problems at 6%
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