Can Glucose Be Converted Into Fat? The Metabolic Truth
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According to a study cited by the National Institutes of Health, while the body can convert excess glucose into fat through a process called de novo lipogenesis (DNL), this mechanism is relatively inefficient in humans compared to other metabolic pathways. This article explores the metabolic truths behind how and when glucose can be converted into fat and the factors that drive this process.
