Lipogenesis
What it is
Lipogenesis is the synthesis of lipids, including fatty acids and stored triglycerides.
What it does
It is part of the body's handling and storage of available energy.
Research context and ingredient forms
Its rate depends on metabolic conditions; the pathway name is not a measurement of body-fat gain.
Using this information
Separate a laboratory pathway finding from a longer-term dietary study before drawing conclusions about a food or supplement.
Scientific Research & References
- Lipogenesis: MeSH D050155
National Library of Medicine
Limitations: Supports the bounded definition or statement mapped to it. This source alone does not establish a food- or product-specific clinical benefit.
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