Abstract
We examined the effects of (-)-Hydroxycitrate (HCA) ingestion on fat oxidation during moderate intensity exercise in untrained men. Six subjects ingested 500 mg of HCA or a placebo for 5 days and did endurance exercise. Blood FFA concentrations were significantly increased and respiratory exchange ratio (RER) decreased by HCA ingestion. These results suggested short-term HCA ingestion increases fat oxidation in untrained men.
MeSH terms
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Adipose Tissue / drug effects
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Adipose Tissue / metabolism*
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Adult
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Bicycling
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Blood Gas Analysis
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Citrates / administration & dosage
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Citrates / pharmacology*
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Exercise / physiology*
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Fatty Acids, Nonesterified / blood
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Humans
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Male
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Oxidation-Reduction / drug effects
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Oxygen Consumption / drug effects
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Oxygen Consumption / physiology
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Physical Endurance / drug effects
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Physical Endurance / physiology
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Pulmonary Gas Exchange / drug effects
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Pulmonary Gas Exchange / physiology
Substances
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Citrates
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Fatty Acids, Nonesterified
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hydroxycitric acid