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IntroductionExposure to hypoxia has been suggested to acutely alter glucose regulation. However, the effects of successive exposure to moderate hypoxia on postprandial glucose regulation and substrate oxidation pattern after multiple meals have not been elucidated.PurposeWe examined the effects of successive exposure to moderate hypoxia on metabolic responses and substrate oxidation pattern.MethodsEight healthy men (21.0 ± 0.6 yrs, 173 ± 2.3 cm, 70.6 ± 5.0 kg, 23.4 ± 1.1 kg/m2) completed two experimental trials on separate days: a rest trial under normoxic conditions (FiO2 = 20.9%) and a rest trial under hypoxic conditions (FiO2 = 15.0%). Experimental trials were performed over 7 h in an environmental chamber. Blood and respiratory gas samples were collected over 7 h. Standard meals were provided 1 h (745 kcal) and 4 h (731 kcal) after entering the chamber.ResultsAlthough each meal significantly increased blood glucose and serum insulin concentrations (P < 0.05), these responses did not differ significantly between the trials. There were no significant differences in areas under the curves for glucose or insulin concentrations over 7 h between the trials. No significant differences were observed in blood lactate, serum cortisol, free fatty acid, or glycerol concentrations over 7 h between the trials. The oxygen consumption ( ) and carbon dioxide production ( ) 3 h after entering the chamber were significantly higher in the hypoxic trial than in the normoxic trial (P < 0.05). However, the differences did not affect respiratory exchange ratio (RER). The average values of , , and RER did not differ between the trials.ConclusionSeven hours of moderate hypoxia did not alter postprandial glucose responses or substrate oxidation in young healthy men.

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  • Exposure to hypoxia has been suggested to acutely alter glucose regulation

  • There were no significant differences in areas under the curves for glucose or insulin concentrations over 7 h between the trials

  • No significant differences were observed in blood lactate, serum cortisol, free fatty acid, or glycerol concentrations over 7 h between the trials

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Introduction

The effects of successive exposure to moderate hypoxia on postprandial glucose regulation and substrate oxidation pattern after multiple meals have not been elucidated. Purpose: We examined the effects of successive exposure to moderate hypoxia on metabolic responses and substrate oxidation pattern. Mackenzie et al (2011) demonstrated that blood glucose concentration was reduced after 1 h of exposure to moderate hypoxia (FiO2 = 14.6%). They only examined fasting glucose response after a short duration (1 h) of moderate hypoxia, and postprandial glucose responses over a day have not been elucidated when multiple meals are consumed

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