Re: free fatty acids and intramuscular triglycerides.

August 10, 2009

I guess the best way to understand how much fat a person should take in would be

to experiment with different ratios based on practical knowledge and see how

much carbohydrate gets converted to fat. The perfect ratio would ideally have

just enough fat and carbohydrate so that the carbohydrates don't get converted

to fat or vice versa. It would also be ideal to get just enough protein so that

the it doesn't get converted to fat or to carbs. So far I do believe that a

well trained athlete can only take in 500g of carbs before an event if the fat

stores are optimally filled.

From: Holt <danthemanholt@...>

Subject: free fatty acids and intramuscular triglycerides.

Date: Monday, August 10, 2009, 2:37 AM

This is the best article I could currently find that covers

this topic. I found another that looked like a good resource but I lost it. It

appears that intramuscular triglycerides are used at greater percentage with

trained athletes at higher intensity activities. But it does not appear that

even 50% of it is being used in the ratio of fat utilization even in the most

intense bouts. Other sources of free fatty acids are used. It really is hard

to say what an optimal percentage of macronutrients should be used for active

individuals. The most popular ratio used by higher intensity athletes is:

20-30% fat, 50-60% carbohydrates, and 10-20% protein

http://www.gssiweb. com/Article_ Detail.aspx? articleid= 32 & level= 2 & topic=8

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