Metabolism Made Easy

Fatty acids: Sources & Fates


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Fatty acids are derived from 3 distinct sources: 1. Digestion of dietary triacylglycerol; 2. Biosynthesis in the liver; 3. Lipolysis of stored triacylglycerol in adipose tissue. Fatty acids play several key cellular roles in energy production, energy storage, membrane synthesis, and inflammation.

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Metabolism Made EasyBy A J Ghalayini, Ph.D.


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