In the present study we tested the hypothesis that the 24 h
effects of capsaicin in 25% negative energy balance would
counteract the effects of a negative energy balance on energy
expenditure and enlarge fat oxidation compared to 100% energy
intake without capsaicin. Therefore we investigated the effects of
capsaicin on energy expenditure, substrate oxidation, macronu-
trient balance and RQ in 100% energy balance and in 75%