Thr-54 protein is associated with increased fat oxidation and insulin resistance.

Green tea has also been shown to increase energy expenditure and fat oxidation in humans, independent of the caffeine content(.

The researchers found that the group taking vitamin E produced far fewer byproducts of fat oxidation than did those who took the dummy capsules.

The increased availability of free fatty acids increases fat oxidation and spares muscle glycogen, thereby enhancing endurance performance.

Oolong tea increases metabolic rate and fat oxidation in men.

One clinical trial with high amylose corn resistant starch showed that it increased fat oxidation after a meal.

"Rath er," he said, "it takes three to seven days of high-fat eating to increase fat oxidation."

MCTs are also seen as promoting fat oxidation and reduced food intake.

Being low-insulinemic, isomaltulose also supports improved fat oxidation during physical activity as high insulin levels hinder the use of lipids as an energy source.

The workout must be one of high intensity, according to the study, to have an effect on fat oxidation.