About
The laboratory examines how the metabolism is regulated during exercise. We investigate how glucose is used as an energy substrate during acute exercise and how systematic training affects the regulation of blood glucose after meals. We also investigate how caffeine affects metabolism and performance. Furthermore, we investigate protein breakdown in connection with hard training and the need for protein intake after training. Finally, we investigate what limits glycogen synthesis in muscles after exercise.
Methods
Measurement of blood glucose. Continuous measurement of glucose concentration. Glycogen. Western blot. ELISA. Glucose tolerance test.
Teaching
Metabolism (THP204). The course focus on an oral glucose tolerance test and continous glucose monitoring during several days with exercise and food intake.
Research
Protein breakdown after prolonged exercise. Protein metabolism after high protein intake. Effect of caffeine on cycling performance. The effect of exercise on glucose tolerance in obese men. Regulation and muscles glycogen stores after exhausting exercise.
Contact: Head of laboratory
- jorgenj@nih.no
- Phone
- +47 23 26 22 49