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Mythbusting - carbs, calories, losing fat, “metabolic damage” and more! with Alex Leaf

The Energy Blueprint Podcast

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Debunking Weight Loss Myths Through Metabolic Ward and Overfeeding Studies

Metabolic ward studies reveal that weight loss occurs regardless of carbohydrate and insulin levels when a calorie deficit is maintained. Overfeeding studies demonstrate that initial fat storage is lower with carbs due to their thermogenic nature, leading to increased energy expenditure and storage in glycogen before fat storage. Eventually, regardless of carb or fat overfeeding, body composition equalizes. Overeating carbs temporarily boosts energy expenditure and glycogen storage before fat storage, as converting carbs to fat requires energy, unlike direct fat storage.

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