Carbs are not your body’s preferred fuel source – despite what you have been told

[MikeK46]

Interesting take on why Ron (from the Quest Protein Bar blog) believes that "preferred fuel source" is not an accurate statement when describing the role of dietary carbs.

Carbs are not your body’s preferred fuel source – despite what you have been told
http://blog.questproteinbar.com/?p=13

Cliffs:
-When present, alcohol (not carbs) is preferentially used for energy.
-Alcohol is toxic and not necessary for survival.
-It can be deduced that that the body doesn’t "prefer" alcohol, but rather prioritizes removal of the toxin.
-Carbs are not necessary for survival and blood glucose is very tightly controlled.
-Conclusion: Carbs are not a "preferred" fuel source, and instead are potential "toxins" that have to be carefully handled/removed.

[Ubernit]

carbs <3

[WonderPug]

It's a superb way to proffer the low carb perspective to a lay audience.

[Guai]

BRB

[OG925]

haha the 6th bottle is called "the end of the world"
it sounds strong haha

[Crudehumor]

Besides the fact that the main source of energy for your brain is glucose...

[DanTheManB]

Interesting take on why Ron (from the Quest Protein Bar blog) believes that "preferred fuel source" is not an accurate statement when describing the role of dietary carbs.

Carbs are not your body’s preferred fuel source – despite what you have been told
http://blog.questproteinbar.com/?p=13

Cliffs:
-When present, alcohol (not carbs) is preferentially used for energy.
-Alcohol is toxic and not necessary for survival.
-It can be deduced that that the body doesn’t "prefer" alcohol, but rather prioritizes removal of the toxin.
-Carbs are not necessary for survival and blood glucose is very tightly controlled.
-Conclusion: Carbs are not a "preferred" fuel source, and instead are potential "toxins" that have to be carefully handled/removed.

Carbs are the only non essential macro for survival. srs.

[DanTheManB]

Besides the fact that the main source of energy for your brain is glucose...

brb ketones

[WonderPug]

Besides the fact that the main source of energy for your brain is glucose...

The brain is dependent on glucose as a primary energy substrate, but is capable of utilizing ketones such as β-hydroxybutyrate (βHB) and acetoacetate (AcAc), as occurs with fasting, prolonged starvation or chronic feeding of a high fat/low carbohydrate diet (ketogenic diet).

[alan aragon]

Interesting take on why Ron (from the Quest Protein Bar blog) believes that "preferred fuel source" is not an accurate statement when describing the role of dietary carbs.

Carbs are not your body’s preferred fuel source – despite what you have been told
http://blog.questproteinbar.com/?p=13

Cliffs:
-When present, alcohol (not carbs) is preferentially used for energy.
-Alcohol is toxic and not necessary for survival.
-It can be deduced that that the body doesn’t "prefer" alcohol, but rather prioritizes removal of the toxin.
-Carbs are not necessary for survival and blood glucose is very tightly controlled.
-Conclusion: Carbs are not a "preferred" fuel source, and instead are potential "toxins" that have to be carefully handled/removed.

What an asinine article that was. Carbophobes with no understanding of physiology shouldn't be allowed to write nutrition articles.

[JohnBrowne]

"Ron" sounds like an idiot

[bseidl]

What an asinine article that was. Carbophobes with no understanding of physiology shouldn't be allowed to write nutrition articles.

^^^This... Alan wins again

[desslok]

What an asinine article that was. Carbophobes with no understanding of physiology shouldn't be allowed to write nutrition articles.

But it's on a blog for a site that sells sugar free protein bars. It HAS to be true... let me double check it on Yahoo answers....

[SuffolkPunch]

Critique my pre workout diet:

- Creatine ultra mega super blast
- NO implode
- 2 cans of Stella Artois

[mminguela]

They do make some bomb ass protein bars thought..lol

[defury]

What a horrible article.

[RealMenDeadLift]

brb ketones

MAIN source, not only source

[alan aragon]

I should start writing hairstyling articles. I know as much about that as the author knows about physiology.

[p90mikey]

"Nutritional" articles written by people trying to sell you something are ****.

[Ivan088816]

The brain can utilize ketones up to 75% of total energy intake however it still requires 25% to come from glucose. In the case of a no carb diet that glucose would have to come from the pathway of gluconeogenesis.

While CHO are not essential because they are most readily available in the body for use and are thus best for performance athletes.

[DanTheManB]

The brain can utilize ketones up to 75% of total energy intake however it still requires 25% to come from glucose. In the case of a no carb diet that glucose would have to come from the pathway of gluconeogenesis.

While CHO are not essential because they are most readily available in the body for use and are thus best for performance athletes.

right. the body can convert protein. carbs are not neccesary

[in10city]

Nice retardicle. How the hell do you get from blood sugar being regulated to it's not a preferred fuel source?

[Acevedo85]

What an asinine article that was. Carbophobes with no understanding of physiology shouldn't be allowed to write nutrition articles.

x2 holy****

brb drinking beer lmfao

[thatswoleguy]

Wow strong article.

[thatswoleguy]

Wow strong article.

This, OP should be negged/banned for even making this thread.

[alan aragon]

This, OP should be negged/banned for even making this thread.

I threatened to permaban the OP, but he was able to bribe me from it.

[desslok]

-Alcohol is toxic and not necessary for survival.

He obviously isn't married...

[kmal]

Interesting take on why Ron (from the Quest Protein Bar blog) believes that "preferred fuel source" is not an accurate statement when describing the role of dietary carbs.

Carbs are not your body’s preferred fuel source – despite what you have been told
http://blog.questproteinbar.com/?p=13

Cliffs:
-When present, alcohol (not carbs) is preferentially used for energy.
-Alcohol is toxic and not necessary for survival.
-It can be deduced that that the body doesn’t "prefer" alcohol, but rather prioritizes removal of the toxin.
-Carbs are not necessary for survival and blood glucose is very tightly controlled.
-Conclusion: Carbs are not a "preferred" fuel source, and instead are potential "toxins" that have to be carefully handled/removed.

because your body can and will use both ketones and carbs for energy. we're omnivores; it's not black and white like people with an agenda will paint it as.

[jake1224]

using a substance because it's dangerous to keep in the body for long periods of time = using a substance because your body "prefers" to. in essence, it doesn't change anything. the reasoning however is different, and very interesting.

Brb taking shots as my pre-WO. Wonder how my balance would be..

[Cumulonimbus]