Can glycerol be digested? An overview of its metabolic fate
                                
                                
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                                Research shows that glycerol is not digested like typical food but is the result of fat breakdown. This simple sugar alcohol, a component of triglycerides, is readily absorbed and metabolized by the body, serving as an energy source.