Water-induced thermogenesis and fat oxidation: a reassessment.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Drinking large amounts of water is often recommended for weight control. Whether water intake stimulates energy and fat metabolism is, however, controversial with some studies reporting that drinking half a litre or more of water increases resting energy expenditure (REE) by 10-30% and decreases respiratory quotient (RQ), whereas others report no significant changes in REE or RQ. The aim here was to reassess the concept of water-induced thermogenesis and fat oxidation in humans, with particular focus on interindividual variability in REE and RQ responses, comparison with a time-control Sham drink, and on the potential impact of gender, body composition and abdominal adiposity.

Subjects/methods

REE and RQ were measured in healthy young adults (n=27; body

SUBMITTER: Charriere N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4735055 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature