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What is required for fatty acid synthesis?

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Overconsumption of carbohydrates leads to their conversion into fats for long-term storage, a process known as lipogenesis. For this conversion to occur, a complex set of molecular requirements must be met, primarily involving key substrates, specialized enzymes, and high-energy cofactors, all regulated to prevent wasteful energy expenditure.

Can You Synthesize Fatty Acids? The Complete Guide

5 min read
In humans, fatty acids are predominantly formed from excess carbohydrates and proteins in the liver and adipose (fat) tissue, not just obtained from food. This process, known as de novo lipogenesis, answers the question: can you synthesize fatty acids?