When healthy young men exercise hard at high altitudes (where there's less oxygen), their bodies release certain hormones that help break down fat and make more sugar for energy.

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Effect of acute hypoxia on the hormonal response to exercise.

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1977 Apr

The study had young, fit men exercise at high altitude and found their bodies released more fat-burning hormones and sugar, exactly as the claim says. So yes, it supports the idea that exercising in thin air helps the body burn fat and make more sugar.

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Effect of acute hypoxia on the hormonal response to exercise.

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DOI: 10.1152/JAPPL.1977.42.4.587

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