View Full Version : Glycaemic index effects on fuel partitioning in humans
jaim91
07-05-2009, 11:54 AM
Found this SUPER interesting...
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/research-review/glycaemic-index-effects-on-fuel-partitioning-in-humans.html
Anyone have any opinions/ideas about the main message? I definitely wouldn't have predicted the outcome to be what it was....
RealMenDeadLift
07-05-2009, 12:06 PM
Just another nail in the coffin of the silliness that is the low-GI fad
TheWaffleIron
07-05-2009, 03:40 PM
Found this SUPER interesting...
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/research-review/glycaemic-index-effects-on-fuel-partitioning-in-humans.html
Anyone have any opinions/ideas about the main message? I definitely wouldn't have predicted the outcome to be what it was....
The glycemic index is tested with unmixed foods, on fasted subjects - hardly applicable to the manner in which those foods would be consumed.
And, isocaloric servings of high- and low-glycemic carbohydrates have the same amount of extractable energy.
More relevant research,
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=297504711&postcount=14
jaim91
07-05-2009, 03:47 PM
The glycemic index is tested with unmixed foods, on fasted subjects - hardly applicable to the manner in which those foods would be consumed.
And, isocaloric servings of high- and low-glycemic carbohydrates have the same amount of extractable energy.
More relevant research,
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=297504711&postcount=14
That was an AWESOME informative read...thank you!
determined4000
07-05-2009, 04:07 PM
I believe in the science behind the GI
As stated previously, the problem (well not really a problem) is people don't (nor should they) eat a carb source in complete fasted isolation. Therefore it won't affect probably 90+% of the population. However, I am hypoglycemic and, even when eaten in combination with other foods, high and low GI carbs have different effects on me. I am sure this is true for diabetics as well.
The main problem is people view it in extremes. They either put far too much stock into it or discount it altogether. Dealing only in Extremes. Call it being American.
Emma-Leigh
07-06-2009, 03:47 AM
T'is how I have felt for a while -- >> Click Me (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=114260341&highlight=mixing+carbs).
RealMenDeadLift
07-06-2009, 10:36 AM
However, I am hypoglycemic
see thats the thing, the GI scale was made for hypoglycemics and diabetics, the problem is it was taken out of context and expanded upon everyone.