Menstrual Cycle Hormonal Changes and Energy Substrate Metabolism in Exercising Women: A Perspective Comment

This article discusses the research supporting that the hormonal changes across the menstrual cycle phases affect a woman's physiology during exercise, specifically addressing aspects of energy substrate metabolism and macro-nutrient utilization and oxidation. The overarching aim is to provide a perspective on what are the limitations of earlier research studies that have concluded such hormonal changes do not affect energy metabolism. Furthermore, suggestions are made concerning research approaches in future studies to increase the likelihood of providing evidence-based data in support of the perspective that menstrual cycle hormonal changes do affect energy metabolism in exercising women.

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This article discusses the impact of hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle on women's exercise physiology, specifically focusing on energy substrate metabolism and macronutrient utilization. It aims to provide a perspective on the limitations of previous research studies and suggests approaches for future studies to provide evidence supporting the idea that menstrual cycle hormonal changes do affect energy metabolism in women during exercise.