Muscle and Liver Carbohydrates: Response to Military Task Performance by Women and Men
Abstract
Throughout this project we have focused on collecting significant data in all specific aims proposed in the original contract. Although hypothesis 3 was redesigned, we have completed the three original hypotheses and the redesigned hypothesis 3. Hypothesis I: We have completed the data analysis and found that, unlike men, women work their lower legs harder during the latter stages of exercise than during the first hour. We have developed a 3-D volume filling protocol that significantly improved the presentation quality of MRI data. One manuscript is in review (EJAP) and another is being written. Hypothesis II: We have confirmed that the left biceps depletes glycogen significantly faster in women (both menstrual phases) than in men (p=0.0047, follicular; p=0.0036, luteal) . We have refuted our earlier preliminary conclusion, that there is a significant menstrual cycle variation in net liver glycogen depletion rates in our female population. A manuscript is currently being written. Hypothesis III: We have observed significantly enhanced muscle glycogen recovery when protein is added to post-exercise carbohydrate supplementation as opposed to isocaloric carbohydrate only supplementation. The manuscript is currently in review (JAP) . Hypothesis IV: We have completed this hypothesis and found an increase in glycogen storage over the four days of exercise despite a failure to increase dietary intake. Results were similar in both genders. A manuscript is currently being written.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADB285843
Entities
People
- Thomas B. Price
Organizations
- Yale University