The enhancement of the body’s ability to efficiently switch between utilizing carbohydrate and fat substrates for energy production based on availability and immediate physiological demand.
Origin
This term is borrowed from metabolic research, highlighting the importance of adaptive substrate switching for overall metabolic efficiency and insulin sensitivity.
Mechanism
Optimization strategies focus on improving mitochondrial health and insulin signaling fidelity, often through dietary manipulation and exercise timing, to ensure prompt shifts in fuel oxidation pathways.
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