The Dual Role of Intramyocellular Lipids in Human Health
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Intramyocellular lipids (IMCLs), fats stored within muscle cells, are surprisingly abundant in both highly conditioned athletes and sedentary individuals with type 2 diabetes. The dual and contrasting role of intramyocellular lipids in human health, either as a beneficial fuel source or a contributor to metabolic dysfunction, is a subject of intense scientific study.
