by New research from the University of Aberdeen sheds light on how an individual’s physical fitness level influences the way their body processes saturated and unsaturated fats. The study, published in Nature Communications, explored the metabolic differences between two groups: super-fit male athletes and sedentary males with type 2 diabetes.
Although the study did not focus on diet, it delved into the intricacies of fat metabolism. Researchers analyzed the effects of altering exercise regimens for both groups for a period of eight weeks.
The athletes underwent a deconditioning process, transitioning from vigorous exercise for over nine hours per week to no exercise at all. In contrast, the group with type 2 diabetes underwent endurance training, engaging in five hours of weekly exercise.
Before and after the lifestyle changes, volunteers received small doses of various fats through intravenous injections molded Plastic and underwent MRI scans to observe the fat’s behavior within their muscle cells.
The results were noteworthy. The group with type 2 diabetes experienced weight loss, enhanced insulin sensitivity, and reduced levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and fasting glucose. These findings underscore the importance of physical activity in managing metabolic health and optimizing fat metabolism.
