title: Gender differences in amino acid use during endurance exercise.
abstract: There are gender differences in the substrate used to fuel prolonged physical activity. Males rely on carbohydrate and amino acids (97%), while females use predominantly fat (62%) to fuel endurance exercise. This review looks at the mechanisms that regulate these gender differences, with a focus on amino acid metabolism. Gender-selective nutritional recommendations are indicated for physically active individuals and some cardiac patients who engage in intense aerobic activity.
authors.affiliation: Exercise Science Program, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, USA. LLA4983U@postoffice.uri.edu
authors.forename: Linda S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Lamont
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000378:metabolism; D000596:Amino Acids / Q000378:metabolism*; D004734:Energy Metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D010807:Physical Endurance / Q000502:physiology*; D012727:Sex Characteristics
chemical_list: D000596:Amino Acids